Between the Pill (2024) and SoundLink Max, the Pill (2024) comes out ahead in battery, while the SoundLink Max wins on output power and low-end response. Overall, the Pill (2024) scores 60.5 and the SoundLink Max scores 73.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The SoundLink Max is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 12.6 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 Pill (2024) if you care most about battery. The biggest gaps in its favor are battery.
Pick the SoundLink Max if you care most about output power and low-end response. Its strongest claims are output power, low-end response.
Both ship with comparable water resistance, 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 Apple - Pill (2024) wins
- ▲Battery — 20.00% more. 24 h vs 20 h.
Why Bose - SoundLink Max wins
- ▲Output power — 500.00% more. 120 W vs 20 W.
- ▲Low-end response — 15.00 Hz less. 45 vs 60.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Apple - Pill (2024) | Bose - SoundLink Max |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 20 W | 120 Wlead |
| Low-end response | 60 Hz | 45 Hzlead |
| Stereo pairing | true | true |
Durability
| Spec | Apple - Pill (2024) | Bose - SoundLink Max |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP67 | IP67 |
| Weight | 680 glead | 2360 g |
Battery
| Spec | Apple - Pill (2024) | Bose - SoundLink Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 24 hlead | 20 h |
| USB out (powerbank) | true | true |
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