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Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker vs Ultimate Ears Hyperboom

What SoundLink Max Portable Speaker does better (3) and where Hyperboom wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ $300
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Ultimate Ears Hyperboom
Ultimate Ears · 2024Hyperboom
6.1Score
2 advantages≈ $320
6.3Battery9.0
5.1Build & features2.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

SoundLink Max Portable SpeakerHyperboom
265 × 120105190 × 360190
SoundLink Max Portable SpeakerHyperboomDifference
Height120 mm360 mm−240 mm
Width265 mm190 mm+75 mm
Depth105 mm190 mm−85 mm
Weight2,223 g5,900 g−3,677 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is SoundLink Max Portable Speaker better than Hyperboom?

  1. Weight2,223 g vs 5,900 g2.7×
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  3. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5+6%

Why is Hyperboom better than SoundLink Max Portable Speaker?

  1. Battery life20 h vs 24 h+20%
  2. Charging time5 h vs 2.5 h2×
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power—80 W
Speaker channelsStereo—
Lowest frequency—45 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
StereoYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h24 h
Charging time5 h2.5 h
Power bank functionYes—
Mains powered—No
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35
Bluetooth codecs—SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Optical input—Yes
Smart & streaming
Spotify ConnectYes—
Multiroom—Yes
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight2,223 g5,900 g
Width265 mm190 mm
Height120 mm360 mm
Depth105 mm190 mm
Protection ratingIP67IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Dust protection (IP)6—
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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