Short answer: the Bose SoundLink Max for better sound quality, the Tronsmart Bang 2 for the lower price. The Bose SoundLink Max ranks #17 of 126 large speakers, rated 4.3/5, at $399. The Tronsmart Bang 2 ranks #56, rated 3.6/5, at $109.99, $289.01 cheaper.
The Bose SoundLink Max is the better-sounding pick. 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.
The Tronsmart Bang 2 is the longer-running option. A loud party speaker whose bass holds up at high volume, with water resistance, a long battery, app EQ and a shoulder strap. It is rated for 26 hours of battery against 20 for the Bose SoundLink Max. It links with other speakers (multi-speaker pairing), which the Bose SoundLink Max cannot. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Bose SoundLink Max lacks. The tradeoff: Verdicts against the Soundcore Boom 2 and the Tribit Stormbox Lava were split: Dominik Reviews preferred the Soundcore Boom 2, and several listeners found the Bang 2’s mids muffled and its highs subdued without custom EQ.
Buy the Bose SoundLink Max when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the Tronsmart Bang 2 when the price outweighs sound quality instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose SoundLink Max | Tronsmart Bang 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.00 | $109.99 |
| Ranked | #17 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #56 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Tronsmart) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 33ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 48Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 26 hours at 50% volume, lights off (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| 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) | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg) | 5.8 lbs (2.63 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| EQ | No | Yes (app) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (multi-speaker pairing) |
| 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) | 8.2”H x 15.3”W x 6.2”D (208 x 389 x 158 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 2.5” (63.5mm) midrange drivers + 1x 0.79” (20mm) tweeter | 1x racetrack mid-woofer + 2x tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Strap | No | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 90W |
| Charging Time | - | 4.5 hours |
| Frequency Response | - | 53Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| Maximum SPL | - | 105dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| USB Playback | - | Yes |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Bose SoundLink Max: reviews by Joy & Oluv’Sone, Oluv and Alan Ross.
- Tronsmart Bang 2: reviews by Dominik, Jagist and BT Sound Lab.
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