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6.3Battery6.3
5.2Build & features6.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
SoundLink MaxSoundLink Plus Portable Speaker
| SoundLink Max | SoundLink Plus Portable Speaker | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 120 mm | 104.5 mm | +15.5 mm |
| Width | 265 mm | 283.7 mm | −18.7 mm |
| Depth | 105 mm | 86.4 mm | +18.6 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is SoundLink Max better than SoundLink Plus Portable Speaker?
SoundLink Max has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is SoundLink Plus Portable Speaker better than SoundLink Max?
SoundLink Plus Portable Speaker has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Speaker channels | — | Mono |
| Stereo | — | No |
| 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 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | — |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | — |
| aptX | No | — |
| LDAC | No | — |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Spotify Connect | — | Yes |
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 2,130 g | — |
| Width | 265 mm | 284 mm |
| Height | 120 mm | 104 mm |
| Depth | 105 mm | 86 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | 6 |
| Features | ||
| Party / stereo pairing | — | Yes |
