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Bose SoundLink Max vs Sony LSPX-S3

What SoundLink Max does better (2) and where LSPX-S3 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Bose SoundLink Max
Bose · 2024SoundLink Max
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ $320
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Sony LSPX-S3
Sony · 2021LSPX-S3
0 advantages≈ $320
Dimensions

Size comparison

SoundLink MaxLSPX-S3
265 × 12010594 × 28994
SoundLink MaxLSPX-S3Difference
Height120 mm289 mm−169 mm
Width265 mm94 mm+171 mm
Depth105 mm94 mm+11 mm

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

Why is SoundLink Max better than LSPX-S3?

  1. Battery life20 h vs 8 h2.5×
  2. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5+6%

Why is LSPX-S3 better than SoundLink Max?

LSPX-S3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Sony LSPX-S3Sony LSPX-S3≈ $320
Sound
Output power—8 W
Speaker channels—Mono
Stereo—No
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h8 h
Charging time5 h—
Power bank functionYes—
Mains poweredNo—
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35
Bluetooth codecsSBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Weight2,130 g—
Width265 mm94 mm
Height120 mm289 mm
Depth105 mm94 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7—
Dust protection (IP)6—
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
Light effects—Yes
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