Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB vs Transparent Brutalist

What Phantom Ultimate 98 dB does better (0) and where Brutalist wins (0) — every spec side by side.

0 advantages≈ $1,550

Transparent · 2026Brutalist

0 advantages≈ $4,100

7.1Connectivity7.2

Why is Phantom Ultimate 98 dB better than Brutalist?

Phantom Ultimate 98 dB has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Brutalist has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB≈ $1,550	Transparent Brutalist≈ $4,100
Sound
Output power	400 W	—
Lowest frequency	18 Hz	—
Highest frequency	25,000 Hz	—
Hi-Res Audio	—	Yes
Battery & charging
Mains powered	Yes	No
Battery powered (portable)	No	No
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.2	5.2
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
AirPlay	Yes	Yes
Chromecast / Google Cast	Yes	—
Spotify Connect	Yes	Yes
Multiroom	Yes	Yes
Design & build
Weight	4,300 g	—
Width	157 mm	—
Height	168 mm	—
Depth	219 mm	—