Short answer: the JBL Xtreme 4. It ranks #43 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 3.8/5, at $309.95; the B&O Beosound Level ranks #92, rated 2.8/5, and costs $2,250, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The JBL Xtreme 4 is the better-sounding, longer-running choice. A rugged, waterproof speaker with clear, punchy sound, a swappable battery, a power bank and excellent real world battery life. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 16 for the B&O Beosound Level. At 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the B&O Beosound Level at 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg). It is rated IP67 against IP54 for the B&O Beosound Level. The catch: It cannot produce the deep rumble of a larger speaker, and bass compression increases near maximum volume.
What the B&O Beosound Level does well: A sculptural luxury speaker that works on battery or mains, mounts on a wall, and streams over Wi-Fi with upgradeable modules. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Xtreme 4 lacks. Watch for: Not very deep bass, peaks in midrange.
Buy the JBL Xtreme 4. It is rated higher for sound quality than the B&O Beosound Level and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Xtreme 4 | B&O Beosound Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $309.95 | $2,250.00 |
| Ranked | #43 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #92 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (5 band) | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP54 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 220ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 106dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 96dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) | 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 11.7” x 5.9” x 5.6” (297 x 149 x 141 mm) | 13.7” x 9.1” x 2.2” (348 x 230 x 56 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 19mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 2x 102mm woofers, 1x 51mm fullrange, 2x 20mm tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 44Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 39Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 100W | 105W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~60Hz |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | - | Google Assistant |
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