Short answer: the Loewe We. Hear Pro. Both are rated 4.3/5 for sound quality (#20 and #17 of 120 large speakers), and the Loewe We. Hear Pro costs $275 against $399 for the Bose SoundLink Max, with sound quality a draw, the lower price decides it.
What the Bose SoundLink Max does well: A rugged waterproof speaker with deep bass, a very long real world battery and a port that charges your phone. The catch: Big peak in the upper bass, dipped midrange and lots of peaks and dips above the midrange.
Why pick the Loewe We. Hear Pro: A true stereo speaker with excellent separation, a warm balanced midrange and furniture shaking bass at moderate volume. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Bose SoundLink Max lacks. It links with other speakers (up to 14 speakers), which the Bose SoundLink Max cannot. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Bose SoundLink Max lacks. Watch for: It runs out of headroom quickly: above about 70% volume the bass drops away, the treble gets harsher, and near maximum there is heavy compression and clipping, so the JBL Xtreme 4, Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 and Bogasing S8 Pro Max all sound fuller and cleaner when played loud.
Buy the Loewe We. Hear Pro. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $124 less than the Bose SoundLink Max.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose SoundLink Max | Loewe We. Hear Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.00 | $275 |
| Ranked | #17 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #20 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | - |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 33ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 48Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX6 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 116ms | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (1 tweeter) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg) | 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (up to 14 speakers) |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 10.4” x 4.7” x 4.1” (264.7 x 120.1 x 104.9 mm) | 5.4”H x 11”W x 5.3”D (138 x 280 x 135 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 2.5” (63.5mm) midrange drivers + 1x 0.79” (20mm) tweeter | 2x 70mm woofers + 2x 25mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | - | 100W |
| Frequency Response | - | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Charging Time | - | 2 hours |
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