Short answer: the Onn Portable FM Boombox on value, the Bose SoundLink Max on sound and battery. The onn is called exceptional value with reasonably deep bass, an IPX7 rating that lets it float, FM radio with 10 presets and six LED effects, though its response is less smooth and it has no custom EQ. The Bose answers with deep, neutral bass, app EQ, IP67 protection and a battery that tested past 43 hours, though it distorts above 80% volume.
Buy the Bose SoundLink Max if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the Onn Portable FM Boombox if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose SoundLink Max | Onn Portable FM Boombox | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.00 | $74.83 |
| Ranked | #17 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #26 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 33ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 48Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 116ms | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (1 tweeter) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg) | 4.9 lbs (2.22 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| EQ | No | No |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Party Sync, pairs with 1 other onn. speaker) |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | - |
| Dimensions | 10.4” x 4.7” x 4.1” (264.7 x 120.1 x 104.9 mm) | 13.8” x 5.9” x 7.7” (350 x 149 x 195 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 2.5” (63.5mm) midrange drivers + 1x 0.79” (20mm) tweeter | 2 speakers |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | - | 25W RMS (100W peak) |
| FM Tuner | - | Yes (10 presets) |
| Removable Battery | - | No |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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