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Bose SoundLink Max vs Edifier HECATE ED-G5000

What SoundLink Max does better (1) and where HECATE ED-G5000 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Bose SoundLink Max
Bose · 2024SoundLink Max
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $320
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Edifier HECATE ED-G5000
Edifier · 2023HECATE ED-G5000
2 advantages≈ $330
Dimensions

Size comparison

SoundLink MaxHECATE ED-G5000
265 × 120105189 × 264245
SoundLink MaxHECATE ED-G5000Difference
Height120 mm264 mm−144 mm
Width265 mm189 mm+76 mm
Depth105 mm245 mm−140 mm

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

Why is SoundLink Max better than HECATE ED-G5000?

  1. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5+6%

Why is HECATE ED-G5000 better than SoundLink Max?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · SoundLink Max: Yes
  2. aptXNo · SoundLink Max: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power—88 W
Lowest frequency—70 Hz
Highest frequency—40,000 Hz
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h—
Charging time5 h—
Power bank functionYes—
Mains poweredNoYes
Battery powered (portable)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35
Bluetooth codecsSBCaptX HD, aptX, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoYes
LDACNoNo
USB-CYes—
USB audio—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Optical input—Yes
Design & build
Weight2,130 g—
Width265 mm189 mm
Height120 mm264 mm
Depth105 mm245 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7—
Dust protection (IP)6—
Features
Controls—Regional Distributors
Light effects—Yes
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