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Bose - SoundLink Max vs Logitech - BOOM 4

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SoundLink MaxBOSERENDER
Probe A
Bose
SoundLink Max
73.1/ 100B
Audio73· 40%
Durability· 30%
Battery73· 30%
BOOM 4LOGITECHRENDER
Probe B
Logitech
BOOM 4
53.5/ 100D
Audio35· 40%
Durability· 30%
Battery73· 30%
Quick verdict

Between the SoundLink Max and BOOM 4, the SoundLink Max comes out ahead in low-end response and output power, while the BOOM 4 wins on several specs. Overall, the SoundLink Max scores 73.1 and the BOOM 4 scores 53.5 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

Which should you buy?

The SoundLink Max is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 19.6 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 SoundLink Max if you care most about low-end response and output power. The biggest gaps in its favor are low-end response, output power.

The BOOM 4 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, 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 Bose - SoundLink Max wins

  • Low-end response — 45.00 Hz less. 45 vs 90.
  • Output power: 120 W vs 0 W.

Why Logitech - BOOM 4 wins

  • No decisive advantages.
Full readout

Spec comparison

Audio

SpecBose - SoundLink MaxLogitech - BOOM 4
Output power120 Wlead0 W
Low-end response45 Hzlead90 Hz
Stereo pairingtruetrue

Durability

SpecBose - SoundLink MaxLogitech - BOOM 4
Water resistanceIP67IP67
Weight2360 g646 glead

Battery

SpecBose - SoundLink MaxLogitech - BOOM 4
Battery20 h20 h
USB out (powerbank)trueleadfalse
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