Short answer: the Bose SoundLink Max. It ranks #17 of 126 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.3/5, at $399. The Tronsmart Force Max ranks #91, rated 3.0/5, at $119.99, $279.01 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The Bose SoundLink Max is the better-sounding, longer-running choice. A rugged waterproof speaker with deep bass, a very long real world battery and a port that charges your phone. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 13 for the Tronsmart Force Max. The tradeoff: Big peak in the upper bass, dipped midrange and lots of peaks and dips above the midrange.
What the Tronsmart Force Max does well: A waterproof party speaker that spreads sound in all directions, with power bank charging and plenty of playback options. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Bose SoundLink Max lacks. Watch for: Sonido Pesado found the Tronsmart Halo 100 clearly better, with clearer mids and highs.
Buy the Bose SoundLink Max. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $279.01 you would save on the Tronsmart Force Max does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose SoundLink Max | Tronsmart Force Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.00 | $119.99 |
| Ranked | #17 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #91 of 126 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) | 13 hours at 50% volume (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) | No (front/rear drivers) |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| Weight | 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg) | 5.6 lbs (2.54 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| EQ | No | Yes (3 presets) |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 10.4” x 4.7” x 4.1” (264.7 x 120.1 x 104.9 mm) | 6”H x 10.2”W x 3.3”D (153 x 258 x 85 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 2.5” (63.5mm) midrange drivers + 1x 0.79” (20mm) tweeter | 2x woofers + 2x tweeters + 2x passive radiators (front and rear) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Strap | No | Yes (built-in strap) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 80W |
| Charging Time | - | 4 to 5 hours |
| Frequency Response | - | 20Hz - 20kHz (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 Force Max: reviews by Dominik, Sonido Pesado and Audio y Mas.
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