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Bose SoundLink Max vs JBL Xtreme 4

What SoundLink Max does better (0) and where Xtreme 4 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Bose SoundLink Max
Bose · 2024SoundLink Max
7.6Score
0 advantages≈ $320
vs
JBL Xtreme 4
JBL · 2024Xtreme 4
8.5Score
2 advantages≈ $210
Higher score
6.3Battery7.2
5.2Build & features4.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

SoundLink MaxXtreme 4
265 × 120105297 × 149141
SoundLink MaxXtreme 4Difference
Height120 mm149 mm−29 mm
Width265 mm297 mm−32 mm
Depth105 mm141 mm−36 mm
Weight2,130 g2,100 g+30 g

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

Why is SoundLink Max better than Xtreme 4?

SoundLink Max has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Xtreme 4 better than SoundLink Max?

  1. Battery life20 h vs 24 h+20%
  2. Charging time5 h vs 3.5 h+43%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Xtreme 4JBL Xtreme 4≈ $2108.5
Sound
Output power—100 W
Lowest frequency—44 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h24 h
Charging time5 h3.5 h
Power bank functionYesYes
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsSBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Weight2,130 g2,100 g
Width265 mm297 mm
Height120 mm149 mm
Depth105 mm141 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP67
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Dust protection (IP)66
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
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