These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The B&W Zeppelin Pro ranks #1 of 4 powered desktop speakers by sound quality at $899; the Devialet Mania ranks #39 of 75 large speakers by sound quality at $899.
What the B&W Zeppelin Pro gets right: Titanium dome tweeters, an improved 24-bit DAC, and the same wide soundstage and deep bass extension as the standard Zeppelin, at the same price. The catch: it’s basically an indoor-only speaker with no battery or waterproofing.
On the Devialet Mania side: Small and nice-looking. The tradeoff: not very loud, bass-boosted, and our notes cite a huge off-axis treble rolloff and only 10 hours of battery - Oluv didn’t care for the upper mids or treble either.
Buy the B&W Zeppelin Pro at $899 if you want a powered desktop speaker. Buy the Devialet Mania at $899 if you want a large speaker instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| B&W Zeppelin Pro | Devialet Mania | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899.00 | $899.00 |
| Ranked | #1 of 4 in Large Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #39 of 75 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 25.6" x 8.3" x 7.6" (650 x 210 x 194 mm) | 6.9" x 7.6" x 5.5" (176 x 193 x 139 mm) |
| Drivers | 150mm woofer, 2x 90mm FST midrange drivers, 2x 25mm Titanium Dome tweeters | 4x aluminum fullrange drivers, 2x woofers |
| EQ | Yes (Dynamic EQ) | No |
| Frequency Response | 35Hz - 24kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None | IPX4 |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Streaming Services | AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect | - |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 14.6 lbs / 6.6 kg | 5.1 lbs / 2.3 kg |
| Wifi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | - |
| DSP | Yes | - |
| Output Power | 240W (80W woofer, 2x 40W midrange, 2x 40W tweeter) | 176W |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 47Hz |
| Built in Microphone | - | Yes |
| Stereo | - | Yes |
| Max Volume | - | 95dB |
The Two Speakers In Full
B&W Zeppelin Pro: $899.00 Amazon
Pros: Titanium dome tweeters and an improved 24-bit DAC over the standard Zeppelin for slightly better high-frequency detail on hi-res streams. Dynamic EQ DSP. Customizable downward-firing light. Same wide soundstage and deep bass extension as the standard Zeppelin.
Cons: Same price as the standard Zeppelin for a fairly modest tweeter/DAC upgrade. Nothing besides the lack of battery, lack of waterproofing, high cost and the Earfun Uboom X that’s so close to it in terms of sound quality for 7x less money. Basically an indoor only speaker. Although at this price point I’d generally recommend some Top Recommended Bookshelf Speakers instead which will have even better soundstage.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| DSP | Yes |
| Dimensions | 25.6" x 8.3" x 7.6" (650 x 210 x 194 mm) |
| Drivers | 150mm woofer, 2x 90mm FST midrange drivers, 2x 25mm Titanium Dome tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Dynamic EQ) |
| Frequency Response | 35Hz - 24kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Output Power | 240W (80W woofer, 2x 40W midrange, 2x 40W tweeter) |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Streaming Services | AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 14.6 lbs / 6.6 kg |
| Wifi | Yes |
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Devialet Mania: $899.00 Amazon
Pros: Small, nice looking.
Cons: Not very loud. Extremely high price. Bass boosted. Tweeters are not aimed at you and there’s a huge treble rolloff off-axis as compared to the Beoplay P6 in the comparison video. Only 10 hours of battery. Oluv didn’t like the upper mids or treble (mentioned on his Patreon)
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 6.9" x 7.6" x 5.5" (176 x 193 x 139 mm) |
| Drivers | 4x aluminum fullrange drivers, 2x woofers |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Max Volume | 95dB |
| Output Power | 176W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 5.1 lbs / 2.3 kg |
| Wifi | Yes |
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- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- That Speaker Guy: Devialet Mania vs Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P6 - Headphones On
- That Speaker Guy: Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 vs Devialet Mania
- HT Sound: Devialet Mania VS JBL Xtreme 2 - 60% Vol (Listen with headphones)
- BitsBytesBobs: Devialet Mania Music Audio Test Results
- Oluv Patreon: Visit at the Devialet store in Vienna
- Reddit Search for Devialet Mania Review
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
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