Short answer: the Bose SoundLink Plus. It ranks #25 of 126 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $179. The Tronsmart Force Max ranks #91, rated 3.0/5, at $119.99, $59.01 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Bose SoundLink Plus is the better-sounding, longer-running choice. A waterproof mid size speaker with vibrant sound, booming bass, clean mids, a long battery and premium build. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 13 for the Tronsmart Force Max. At 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) it weighs much less than the Tronsmart Force Max at 5.6 lbs (2.54 kg). It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Tronsmart Force Max. The tradeoff: Boosted thuddy bass, but not as deep as the SoundLink Flex and you should probably just buy one of those instead if you want a Bose.
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 keeps a wired aux input, which the Bose SoundLink Plus lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Bose SoundLink Plus lacks. The tradeoff: Sonido Pesado found the Tronsmart Halo 100 clearly better, with clearer mids and highs.
Buy the Bose SoundLink Plus. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $59.01 you would save on the Tronsmart Force Max does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose SoundLink Plus | Tronsmart Force Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.00 | $119.99 |
| Ranked | #25 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #91 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 13 hours at 50% volume (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX6 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) | 5.6 lbs (2.54 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| EQ | No | Yes (3 presets) |
| Stereo | Yes | No (front/rear drivers) |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 9.1” x 3.9” x 3.4” (231 x 99 x 86 mm) | 6”H x 10.2”W x 3.3”D (153 x 258 x 85 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 2.5” (63.5mm) woofer + 1x ~0.78” (20mm) tweeter + 4x passive radiators | 2x woofers + 2x tweeters + 2x passive radiators (front and rear) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | 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 Plus: reviews by Oluv and Dominik.
- Tronsmart Force Max: reviews by Dominik, Sonido Pesado and Audio y Mas.
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.
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