What do reviews say about battery?

About 20 hours per charge, but a full recharge takes around five hours via USB-C.

What do reviews say about waterproof?

It is IP67 rated, so it handles dust, rain and a dunk in water.

What do reviews say about calls?

What Hi-Fi? notes there is no built-in mic, so it cannot take calls.

What do reviews say about bass?

Bass is strong out of the box; the Bose app lets you turn it down for a more even sound.

Phones & Audio · Speakers · 1,083 reviews · 5 sources

Bose SoundLink Max

Best for: backyard partiesPremium

Big, punchy stereo sound in a rugged, carry-anywhere box. It is heavy and slow to charge, and costs more than most rivals.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You want big sound outdoors
You want a tough IP67 build

Skip if

You want a light speaker
You need Wi-Fi or smart features

How it scores

Sound8.7

Battery7.1

Value6.0

Price

$377–399

You pay for: Premium for a Bluetooth-only speaker

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Sound qualityRich sound with deep bass

PortabilityRope handle, easy to carry

Battery lifeAbout 20 hours per charge

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

Slow chargingAbout 5 hours to full

Reviewers disagree on

Bass is huge and funToo bassy until you tweak EQ

Alternatives

Same price · $377–399

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Sources

Best Buy
What Hi-Fi?
TechRadar
Tom's Guide
SoundGuys
Reviewed Sep 2026

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