Short answer: the Bose SoundLink Max. It ranks #17 of 126 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.3/5, at $399. The Tronsmart Halo 100 ranks #79, rated 3.2/5, at $109.99, $289.01 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Bose SoundLink Max is the better-sounding choice. A rugged waterproof speaker with deep bass, a very long real world battery and a port that charges your phone. Watch for: Big peak in the upper bass, dipped midrange and lots of peaks and dips above the midrange.
Why pick the Tronsmart Halo 100: A loud, affordable outdoor party speaker with RGB lights, water resistance, and a USB port to charge phones. The catch: Not a very smooth frequency response.
Buy the Bose SoundLink Max. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $289.01 with the Tronsmart Halo 100 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
Want more options? Browse the full Portable Bluetooth rankings.
Prices on this page were last checked November 14, 2026 at 6:17 PM UTC. Product prices and availability are accurate as of that date/time and are subject to change; the price and availability shown on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.
Specifications Side By Side
| Bose SoundLink Max | Tronsmart Halo 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.00 | $109.99 |
| Ranked | #17 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #79 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 33ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 48Hz | 49Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 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) | 6 lbs (2.72 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) | 11.3” x 7” x 5.9” (286 x 179 x 150 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 2.5” (63.5mm) midrange drivers + 1x 0.79” (20mm) tweeter | 1x 115mm woofer, 2x 53mm mid-tweeters, 1x 31mm tweeter |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | - |
| Maximum SPL | - | 104dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Frequency Response | - | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 60W |
| Lights | - | Yes |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Bose SoundLink Max: reviews by Joy & Oluv’Sone, Oluv and Alan Ross.
- Tronsmart Halo 100: reviews by Alan Ross, Techder Audios and Techlink Zone.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
Related Speaker Comparisons
How Bose SoundLink Max compares with other leading options: