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6.3Battery6.3
5.2Build & features5.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
SoundLink MaxSoundLink Max Portable Speaker
| SoundLink Max | SoundLink Max Portable Speaker | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 120 mm | 120 mm | = |
| Width | 265 mm | 265 mm | = |
| Depth | 105 mm | 105 mm | = |
| Weight | 2,130 g | 2,223 g | −93 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is SoundLink Max better than SoundLink Max Portable Speaker?
- Weight2,130 g vs 2,223 g+4%
Why is SoundLink Max Portable Speaker better than SoundLink Max?
SoundLink Max Portable Speaker has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Speaker channels | — | Stereo |
| Stereo | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 20 h | 20 h |
| Charging time | 5 h | 5 h |
| Power bank function | Yes | Yes |
| Mains powered | No | — |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | — |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | — |
| aptX | No | — |
| LDAC | No | — |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Spotify Connect | — | Yes |
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 2,130 g | 2,223 g |
| Width | 265 mm | 265 mm |
| Height | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Depth | 105 mm | 105 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | 6 |









