Short answer: the Bogasing S8 Pro Max. Both are rated 4.2/5 for sound quality (#24 and #25 of 120 large speakers), and the Bogasing S8 Pro Max costs $169.99 against $179 for the Bose SoundLink Plus, so with nothing between them on sound quality, price settles it.
The Bogasing S8 Pro Max is the longer-running option. A three way stereo speaker in an aluminum body with a wide soundstage, punchy detailed sound and clean output at full volume. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 20 for the Bose SoundLink Plus. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Bose SoundLink Plus lacks. Watch for: Its tuning is bright: the 3D mode pushes the mids and treble hard, can sound sharp or tiring at higher volumes, and sometimes adds an echo effect to vocals.
The case for the Bose SoundLink Plus: A waterproof mid size speaker with vibrant sound, booming bass, clean mids, a long battery and premium build. Watch for: Boosted thuddy bass, but not as deep as the SoundLink Flex and you should probably just buy one of those instead if you want a Bose.
Buy the Bogasing S8 Pro Max. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $9.01 less than the Bose SoundLink Plus.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bogasing S8 Pro Max | Bose SoundLink Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $169.99 | $179.00 |
| Ranked | #24 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #25 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Drivers | 70mm woofer + 2x 52mm midrange + 2x 31mm silk tweeters + 2x 80mm passive radiators | 1x 2.5” (63.5mm) woofer + 1x ~0.78” (20mm) tweeter + 4x passive radiators |
| Amplifier Power | 100W (40W woofer, 2x 20W midrange, 2x 10W tweeters) | - |
| Dimensions | 4.3”H x 11.1”W x 2.6”D (110 x 281 x 65 mm) | 9.1” x 3.9” x 3.4” (231 x 99 x 86 mm) |
| Weight | 3.4 lbs (1.55 kg) | 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| App | No | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| USB Playback | Yes | - |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | - | IP67 |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Bose Party mode) |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-C) |
| Strap | - | Yes (built-in loop) |
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