Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Bose - SoundLink Max | Anker - Boom 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 120 W | 140 W |
Between the SoundLink Max and Boom 2 Plus, the SoundLink Max comes out ahead in several specs, while the Boom 2 Plus wins on output power. Overall, the SoundLink Max scores 78.1 and the Boom 2 Plus scores 80.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (78.1 vs 80.3). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
The SoundLink Max does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Boom 2 Plus if you care most about output power. Its strongest claims are output power. The single most decisive one: Output power — 16.67% more. 140 W vs 120 W.
Both ship with comparable battery, water resistance, low-end response, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Bose - SoundLink Max or Anker - Boom 2 Plus?
Anker - Boom 2 Plus leads the current Mars Score by 2.2 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare output power against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Bose - SoundLink Max if…
Bose - SoundLink Max does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose Anker - Boom 2 Plus if…
Anker - Boom 2 Plus has the measurable edge on output w.
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
- No decisive advantages.
Why Anker - Boom 2 Plus wins
- ▲Output power — 16.67% more. 140 W vs 120 W.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Bose - SoundLink Max | Anker - Boom 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 120 W | 140 Wlead |
| Low-end response | 45 Hz | 45 Hz |
| Stereo pairingⓘ | true | true |
Durability
| Spec | Bose - SoundLink Max | Anker - Boom 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP67 | IP67 |
| Weight | 2360 glead | 2700 g |
Battery
| Spec | Bose - SoundLink Max | Anker - Boom 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 20 h | 20 h |
| USB out (powerbank) | true | true |