Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Devialet Mania ranks #55 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $899; the Bose Portable Smart Speaker ranks #75 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $399.
Why pick the Devialet Mania: A compact, good looking Wi-Fi and Bluetooth stereo speaker with Alexa built in and splash resistance. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Bose Portable Smart Speaker lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Bose Portable Smart Speaker. Watch for: Not very loud.
The Bose Portable Smart Speaker is the lighter option. A smart speaker with Alexa and Google Assistant built in that streams over Wi-Fi at home and Bluetooth on the go. At 2.3 lbs (1.06 kg) it weighs much less than the Devialet Mania at 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Devialet Mania lacks. It links with other speakers (Bose Music multi-room, SimpleSync, AirPlay 2), which the Devialet Mania cannot. Watch for: RTINGS found the out of the box tuning boomy and says it doesn’t get very loud; the app’s bass and treble sliders help, and SoundGuys recommended cutting bass by 10 to 20 steps to balance it.
Buy the Devialet Mania at $899 for a large speaker, or the Bose Portable Smart Speaker at $399 for a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Devialet Mania | Bose Portable Smart Speaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899.00 | $399.00 |
| Ranked | #55 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #75 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Weight | 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) | 2.3 lbs (1.06 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| App | No | Yes (Bose Music) |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes (far-field mic array, mic mute button) |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant |
| EQ | No | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Bose Music multi-room, SimpleSync, AirPlay 2) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 6.9” x 7.6” x 5.5” (176 x 193 x 139 mm) | 7.6” x 4.7” x 4.1” (192 x 119 x 104 mm) (H x W x D) |
| Drivers | 4x aluminum fullrange drivers, 2x woofers | 1x high-excursion driver with 360-degree deflector + 3x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 176W | - |
| Maximum SPL | 95dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | No |
| Streaming Services | - | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, Amazon Music, Pandora, SiriusXM, TuneIn |
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