Short answer: the Minirig 4 with subwoofer, if you are buying new. The Minirig 3 with subwoofer ranks higher than the Bose SoundLink Max (#6 vs #17 of 120 large speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the Minirig 4 with subwoofer, is rated 4.6/5 at $290 and is still sold new.
The Minirig 3 with subwoofer is the longer-running, lighter pick. A compact speaker and subwoofer pair with very balanced sound and a long battery, now discontinued but worth buying used. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 20 for the Bose SoundLink Max. At 3.1 lbs (1.42 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Bose SoundLink Max at 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg). It has an adjustable EQ, which the Bose SoundLink Max lacks. Watch for: Not stereo, app is buggy.
The Bose SoundLink Max is the tougher choice. A rugged waterproof speaker with deep bass, a very long real world battery and a port that charges your phone. It is rated IP67 against Splash resistant for the Minirig 3 with subwoofer. The catch: Big peak in the upper bass, dipped midrange and lots of peaks and dips above the midrange.
Buy the Minirig 4 with subwoofer, the replacement for the discontinued Minirig 3 with subwoofer; it is rated higher for sound quality than the Bose SoundLink Max.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Minirig 3 with subwoofer | Bose SoundLink Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $260 Discontinued | $399.00 |
| Ranked | #6 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #17 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 1ms | 33ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz | 48Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 60ms | 116ms |
| Maximum SPL | 103dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | Proprietary USB cable | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Partially (1 tweeter) |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) | Yes |
| Weight | 3.1 lbs (1.42 kg) | 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 4” x 2.9” (101.6 x 73 mm) (diameter x height) | 10.4” x 4.7” x 4.1” (264.7 x 120.1 x 104.9 mm) |
| Drivers | 70mm custom driver | 2x 2.5” (63.5mm) midrange drivers + 1x 0.79” (20mm) tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | - | No |
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