Short answer: the Bose SoundLink Max. It ranks #17 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.3/5, at $399. The Treblab HD-Max ranks #104, rated 2.4/5, at $123.47, $275.53 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The Bose SoundLink Max is the better-sounding, deeper-bass pick. 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 60Hz for the Treblab HD-Max. The tradeoff: Big peak in the upper bass, dipped midrange and lots of peaks and dips above the midrange.
The case for the Treblab HD-Max: A very loud, well built boombox with a long tested battery, water resistance, and power bank charging. The catch: Boosted upper bass, not much lower bass.
Buy the Bose SoundLink Max. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $275.53 you would save on the Treblab HD-Max does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose SoundLink Max | Treblab HD-Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.00 | $123.47 |
| Ranked | #17 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #104 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 33ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 48Hz | ~60Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX6 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 116ms | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-A, 5V) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (1 tweeter) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg) | 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| EQ | No | No |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| 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) | 12.2” x 5.3” x 5.6” (310 x 135 x 143 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 2.5” (63.5mm) midrange drivers + 1x 0.79” (20mm) tweeter | 2x 75mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) |
| Frequency Response | - | 30Hz - 16kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 60W |
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