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Dimensions
Size comparison
SoundLink MaxActon IV
| SoundLink Max | Acton IV | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 120 mm | 171 mm | −51 mm |
| Width | 265 mm | 260 mm | +5 mm |
| Depth | 105 mm | 150 mm | −45 mm |
| Weight | 2,130 g | 2,650 g | −520 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is SoundLink Max better than Acton IV?
- Weight2,130 g vs 2,650 g+24%
Why is Acton IV better than SoundLink Max?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · SoundLink Max: Yes
- LDACNo · SoundLink Max: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Driver type | — | Dynamic |
| Driver size | — | 101.6 mm |
| Output power | — | 110 W |
| Speaker channels | — | Stereo |
| Channel count | — | 2 |
| Lowest frequency | — | 37 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 38,000 Hz |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Stereo | — | Yes |
| 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 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | Yes |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | Yes |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| LE Audio | — | Yes |
| Auracast | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Spotify Connect | — | Yes |
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 2,130 g | 2,650 g |
| Width | 265 mm | 260 mm |
| Height | 120 mm | 171 mm |
| Depth | 105 mm | 150 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | — |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | — |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | — |
| Features | ||
| Party / stereo pairing | — | Yes |
