Between the SoundLink Max and Tufton, the SoundLink Max comes out ahead in output power and low-end response, while the Tufton wins on several specs. Overall, the SoundLink Max scores 73.1 and the Tufton scores 66.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The SoundLink Max edges ahead on the Mars Score (73.1 vs 66.6), but the 6.5-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the SoundLink Max if you care most about output power and low-end response. The biggest gaps in its favor are output power, low-end response, water resistance.
The Tufton similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable battery, stereo pairing, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the SoundLink Max is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Bose - SoundLink Max wins
- ▲Output power — 50.00% more. 120 W vs 80 W.
- ▲Low-end response — 2.00 Hz less. 45 vs 47.
- ▲Water resistance: IP67 (vs IPX2).
Why Marshall - Tufton wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Bose - SoundLink Max | Marshall - Tufton |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 120 Wlead | 80 W |
| Low-end response | 45 Hzlead | 47 Hz |
| Stereo pairing | true | true |
Durability
| Spec | Bose - SoundLink Max | Marshall - Tufton |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP67lead | IPX2 |
| Weight | 2360 glead | 4900 g |
Battery
| Spec | Bose - SoundLink Max | Marshall - Tufton |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 20 h | 20 h |
| USB out (powerbank) | truelead | false |
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