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Bose SoundLink Max vs FiiO SP3 BT FIO-SP3BT

What SoundLink Max does better (1) and where SP3 BT FIO-SP3BT wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Bose SoundLink Max
Bose · 2024SoundLink Max
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $320
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FiiO SP3 BT FIO-SP3BT
FiiO · 2024SP3 BT FIO-SP3BT
0 advantages≈ $420
Dimensions

Size comparison

SoundLink MaxSP3 BT FIO-SP3BT
265 × 120105120 × 163132
SoundLink MaxSP3 BT FIO-SP3BTDifference
Height120 mm163 mm−43 mm
Width265 mm120 mm+145 mm
Depth105 mm132 mm−27 mm

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

Why is SoundLink Max better than SP3 BT FIO-SP3BT?

  1. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5+6%

Why is SP3 BT FIO-SP3BT better than SoundLink Max?

SP3 BT FIO-SP3BT has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power—40 W
Speaker channels—Stereo
Lowest frequency—65 Hz
Highest frequency—40,000 Hz
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h—
Charging time5 h—
Power bank functionYes—
Mains poweredNoYes
Battery powered (portable)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35
Bluetooth codecsSBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
USB-CYes—
USB audio—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Optical input—Yes
Design & build
Weight2,130 g—
Width265 mm120 mm
Height120 mm163 mm
Depth105 mm132 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7—
Dust protection (IP)6—
Features
Light effects—Yes
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