vs
6.3Battery9.0
5.2Build & features2.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
SoundLink MaxHyperboom
| SoundLink Max | Hyperboom | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 120 mm | 360 mm | −240 mm |
| Width | 265 mm | 190 mm | +75 mm |
| Depth | 105 mm | 190 mm | −85 mm |
| Weight | 2,130 g | 5,900 g | −3,770 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is SoundLink Max better than Hyperboom?
- Weight2,130 g vs 5,900 g2.8×
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
- Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5+6%
Why is Hyperboom better than SoundLink Max?
- Battery life20 h vs 24 h+20%
- Charging time5 h vs 2.5 h2×
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | — | 80 W |
| Lowest frequency | — | 45 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 20 h | 24 h |
| Charging time | 5 h | 2.5 h |
| Power bank function | Yes | — |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| Optical input | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Multiroom | — | Yes |
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 2,130 g | 5,900 g |
| Width | 265 mm | 190 mm |
| Height | 120 mm | 360 mm |
| Depth | 105 mm | 190 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | — |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
