Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Denon Home 150 ranks #6 of 15 powered desktop speakers by sound quality at $249; the Devialet Mania ranks #54 of 117 large speakers by sound quality at $899.
The case for the Denon Home 150: A compact smart speaker with built in Alexa, easy HEOS setup and stereo pairing with a second unit. It links with other speakers (HEOS multi-room, stereo pair with a second Home 150), which the Devialet Mania cannot. The catch: Tom’s Guide’s own complaints are that it costs more than the Sonos One and has no automatic room tuning to correct for placement.
The Devialet Mania is the battery-powered, tougher choice. A compact, good looking Wi-Fi and Bluetooth stereo speaker with Alexa built in and splash resistance. Its battery is rated for 10 hours, while the Denon Home 150 needs an outlet. It is rated IPX4, while the Denon Home 150 has no water resistance. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Denon Home 150. The catch: Not very loud.
One note: the Denon Home 150 is no longer sold new, but at #6 of 15 powered desktop speakers by sound quality it still outranks most current models, so used is worth considering. The Denon Home 150’s replacement, the Denon Home 200, is rated 3.6/5 at $399.
Buy the Denon Home 150 at $249 if you want a powered desktop speaker. Buy the Devialet Mania at $899 if you want a large speaker instead.
Looking for alternatives? See the complete Powered Home rankings and Portable Bluetooth rankings.
A compact smart speaker with built in Alexa, easy HEOS setup and stereo pairing with a second unit.
A compact, good looking Wi-Fi and Bluetooth stereo speaker with Alexa built in and splash resistance.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Denon Home 150 | Devialet Mania | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249 each Discontinued | $899.00 |
| Ranked | #6 of 15 in Small Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #54 of 117 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None | IPX4 |
| Party Mode | Yes (HEOS multi-room, stereo pair with a second Home 150) | No |
| Power Input | External AC adapter | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Weight | 3.7 lbs (1.7 kg) | 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (2.4/5GHz) | Yes |
| App | Yes (HEOS) | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 1-inch tweeter, 1x 3.5-inch mid/bass driver | 4x aluminum fullrange drivers, 2x woofers |
| Inputs | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, USB, 3.5mm aux | - |
| XLR Input | No | - |
| RCA Input | No | - |
| TRS Input | No | - |
| Optical Input | No | - |
| Coaxial Input | No | - |
| USB Input | Yes | - |
| HDMI Input | No | - |
| AES Input | No | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 4.7” x 7.4” x 4.7” (120 x 187 x 120 mm) | 6.9” x 7.6” x 5.5” (176 x 193 x 139 mm) |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa |
| Streaming Services | HEOS app streaming (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, SoundCloud, SiriusXM, TuneIn), AirPlay 2 | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 47Hz |
| Omnidirectional | - | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 176W |
| Maximum SPL | - | 95dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
| Strap | - | No |
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