Short answer: the Bose SoundLink Max. It ranks #17 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.3/5, at $399. The Laney F67 ranks #100, rated 2.5/5, at $239.95, $159.05 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The Bose SoundLink Max is the better-sounding, deeper-bass choice. A rugged waterproof speaker with deep bass, a very long real world battery and a port that charges your phone. Its bass reaches about 48Hz before falling 10dB, against 62Hz for the Laney F67. At 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Laney F67 at 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg). It is rated IP67, while the Laney F67 has no water resistance. The catch: Big peak in the upper bass, dipped midrange and lots of peaks and dips above the midrange.
The case for the Laney F67: A guitar amp styled stereo speaker with onboard tone controls, a long rated battery, and stereo pairing. The catch: Boosted mids bordering on harsh, slightly rolled off treble, very little bass extension.
Buy the Bose SoundLink Max. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $159.05 with the Laney F67 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose SoundLink Max | Laney F67 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.00 | $239.95 |
| Ranked | #17 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #100 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 33ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 48Hz | ~62Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | None |
| Bluetooth Latency | 116ms | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (1 tweeter) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg) | 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| EQ | No | No |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 4.1 |
| Dimensions | 10.4” x 4.7” x 4.1” (264.7 x 120.1 x 104.9 mm) | 10.4” x 6.3” x 6.1” (265 x 160 x 155 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 2.5” (63.5mm) midrange drivers + 1x 0.79” (20mm) tweeter | 1x 102mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | - |
| Frequency Response | - | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 40W RMS |
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