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6.3Battery8.4
5.2Build & features5.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
SoundLink MaxMiddleton II
| SoundLink Max | Middleton II | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 120 mm | 110 mm | +10 mm |
| Width | 265 mm | 230 mm | +35 mm |
| Depth | 105 mm | 98 mm | +7 mm |
| Weight | 2,130 g | 1,800 g | +330 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is SoundLink Max better than Middleton II?
SoundLink Max has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Middleton II better than SoundLink Max?
- Battery life20 h vs 30 h+50%
- Weight2,130 g vs 1,800 g+18%
- Charging time5 h vs 3 h+67%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Driver type | — | Neodymium |
| Driver size | — | 76.2 mm |
| Output power | — | 40 W |
| Speaker channels | — | 2.0 |
| Channel count | — | 2 |
| Lowest frequency | — | 45 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Stereo | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 20 h | 30 h |
| Charging time | 5 h | 3 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 20 min → 10 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Power bank function | Yes | Yes |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | LC3, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| LE Audio | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 2,130 g | 1,800 g |
| Width | 265 mm | 230 mm |
| Height | 120 mm | 110 mm |
| Depth | 105 mm | 98 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | 6 |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
