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Bose SoundLink Max1 / 11
Bose

Bose SoundLink Max

Current price · Amazon US
$309.99
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Value for Money & durability / build quality
5/ 10
5
0.010.0

A 5 puts its value for money in the bottom 10% of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 56 of the 167 we've cataloged.

8.5/ 10
8.5
0.010.0

At 8.5, its durability / build quality beats 40% of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 53 of the 167 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Wireless
20 hAbove average
20 h
5 h30 h

above average for bluetooth speakers — based on 137 of 167 we've cataloged.

IP Rating
IP67Most common
IP6740%IPX730%IPX49%IP686%

IP67 is the most common — on 40% of the 128 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Bluetooth Version
5.4
5.334%5.021%5.410%5.210%

5.4 appears on 10% of the 135 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Is Portable
YesMost common
True92%False8%

True is the most common — on 92% of the 160 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Battery

Battery Life Wireless
20 h
Charging Method
USB-C
Fast Charging
No
Powerbank Output
Yes

Build

IP Rating
IP67
Floating Design
No

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
5.4
Bluetooth Codec
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Bluetooth Range
9 m
Connection Type
Bluetooth, wired-aux-3.5mm, usb
Multi Speaker Chain
Yes
Stereo Pairing
Yes

Design

Is Portable
Yes
Color Options
Black, blue dusk
Dimensions Depth
105 mm
Dimensions Height
120 mm
Dimensions Width
265 mm
Carry Strap
Yes
Power Source
Rechargeable battery
Weight
2130 g

Features

Speakerphone
No
Companion App
IOS + Android

Sound

Amplification
Active (powered)
Channels
2
Driver Count
5

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
7.4/ 10
Recommended
Dave Carr
Reviewed byDave CarrVideo Producer/WriterReviewed December 2024
Design8.0
Portability7.0
Features8.5
Value5.0
The verdict

While the Bose SoundLink Max is a competent and capable portable Bluetooth speaker, you’ll have to look elsewhere if you're on a budget. Its expensive price tag is hard to ignore. However, for those looking for a premium product with quality sound and a solid feature set, the SoundLink Max delivers.

✓What we like
✓IP67
✓Sound quality
✓Stereo playback
✓aptX
✓Aux-in
✕What could be better
✕Price
✕Heavy
✕Rubberized finish collects dust and debris easily
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