Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Bose - SoundLink Max | Marshall - Tufton |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 120 W | 80 W |
| Low-end response | 45 Hz | 47 Hz |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IPX2 |
Between the SoundLink Max and Tufton, the SoundLink Max comes out ahead in output power / low-end response, while the Tufton wins on several specs. Overall, the SoundLink Max scores 78.1 and the Tufton scores 60.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The SoundLink Max is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 17.8 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the SoundLink Max if you care most about output power / low-end response. The biggest gaps in its favor are output power, low-end response, water resistance. The single most decisive one: Output power — 50.00% more. 120 W vs 80 W.
The Tufton similarly does not 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 do not 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.
Which should you buy: Bose - SoundLink Max or Marshall - Tufton?
Bose - SoundLink Max leads the current Mars Score by 17.8 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare output power, water resistance against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Bose - SoundLink Max if…
Bose - SoundLink Max has the measurable edge on output w, frequency low hz, ip rating.
Choose Marshall - Tufton if…
Marshall - Tufton does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
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 |