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Bose Portable Smart Speaker vs Bose SoundLink Max
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Tested using Methodology v0.8
Updated Sep 04, 2024 07:32 PM
Tested using Methodology v0.8
Updated May 01, 2025 03:54 PM
Variants
- Portable Smart Speaker (Luxe Silver)
- Portable Smart Speaker (Triple Black)
- SoundLink Max (Black)
- SoundLink Max (Blue Dusk)
Our Verdict
Bose Portable Smart Speaker
Bose SoundLink Max
The Bose Portable Smart Speaker is designed for a slightly different use than the Bose SoundLink Max. While the SoundLink Max is a better choice for entertaining, the Portable Smart Speaker features excellent built-in voice integration and Wi-Fi compatibility, which sets it apart. The SoundLink Max has a longer battery life, can playback stereo content, and gets louder with less compression at max volume. It's also better built, and its IP67 rating protects it well against the elements. That said, if you're looking for a versatile smart speaker that integrates well with your home ecosystem but can also be brought on stints out of the house, the Portable Smart Speaker is still a great choice.
Main Differences forMusic
Threshold
Music
Dynamics
Full Comparison
Style
Style Photo
RGB Lights
Portability
Dimensions Photo
Volume
Weight
Power Source
One-Hand Carry
Build Quality
Build Quality Photo
Material Quality
Water Resistance
Dust Resistance
Impact Resistance
Floats In Water
Controls
Controls Photo
Controls Photo 2
Ease Of Use
Feedback
Music Play/Pause
Call Answer/End
Volume Up/Down
Track Next/Previous
Microphone On/Off
Additional Controls
In The Box
In The Box Photo
Frequency Response Accuracy
Frequency Response Graph
Slope
Std. Err.
Low-Frequency Extension
High-Frequency Extension
Raw Frequency Response
Raw Frequency Response Graph
Binaural Recording @ 1m
Binaural Recording @ 2m
Soundstage
Directivity Graph
Directivity Index
Stereo
Dynamics
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
DRC @ Max Volume
Battery
Battery Life
Charge Time
Power Saving
Charging Port
Battery Powered
Voice Assistant
Alexa
Google Assistant
Speakerphone
Siri
Voice Assistant
Voice Activation
Microphone Mute
Far-Field Performance
Ambient Noise Performance
App
App Picture
Bose Portable Smart Speaker
Bose SoundLink Max
Comments
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