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Why is SoundLink Max better than XBOOM RNC9?
SoundLink Max has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is XBOOM RNC9 better than SoundLink Max?
XBOOM RNC9 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 20 h | — |
| Charging time | 5 h | — |
| Power bank function | Yes | — |
| Mains powered | No | Yes |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | — |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 2,130 g | — |
| Width | 265 mm | — |
| Height | 120 mm | — |
| Depth | 105 mm | — |
| Protection rating | IP67 | — |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | — |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | — |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
| Remote control | — | Yes |
