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Bose SoundLink Max vs Onkyo GX-30ARC

What SoundLink Max does better (0) and where GX-30ARC wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Bose SoundLink Max
Bose · 2024SoundLink Max
7.6Score
0 advantages≈ $320
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Onkyo GX-30ARC
Onkyo · 2025GX-30ARC
0 advantages≈ $280
Dimensions

Size comparison

SoundLink MaxGX-30ARC
265 × 120105146 × 220170
SoundLink MaxGX-30ARCDifference
Height120 mm220 mm−100 mm
Width265 mm146 mm+119 mm
Depth105 mm170 mm−65 mm

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

Why is SoundLink Max better than GX-30ARC?

SoundLink Max has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is GX-30ARC better than SoundLink Max?

GX-30ARC has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power—100 W
Speaker channels—2.0
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency—51 Hz
Highest frequency—22,000 Hz
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h—
Charging time5 h—
Power bank functionYes—
Mains poweredNoYes
Battery powered (portable)YesNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsSBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
USB-CYesYes
Optical input—Yes
Design & build
Weight2,130 g—
Width265 mm146 mm
Height120 mm220 mm
Depth105 mm170 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7—
Dust protection (IP)6—
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