These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Rocksteady Stadium 2.0 ranks #88 of 182 medium speakers by sound quality at $399.99; the Bose SoundLink Max ranks #17 of 126 large speakers by sound quality at $399.
The Rocksteady Stadium 2.0 is the longer-running, lighter pick. A battery powered 2.1 kit of two satellites and a subwoofer that link wirelessly, with very long battery life. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 20 for the Bose SoundLink Max. At 2.2 lbs (1 kg) it weighs much less than the Bose SoundLink Max at 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg). The tradeoff: No independent measurements yet, so its sound and output can’t be compared with ranked speakers.
The case for the Bose SoundLink Max: A rugged waterproof speaker with deep bass, a very long real world battery and a port that charges your phone. The tradeoff: Big peak in the upper bass, dipped midrange and lots of peaks and dips above the midrange.
Buy the Rocksteady Stadium 2.0 at $399.99 if you want a medium speaker. Buy the Bose SoundLink Max at $399 if you want a large speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Rocksteady Stadium 2.0 | Bose SoundLink Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.99 | $399.00 |
| Ranked | #88 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #17 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Drivers | Satellites: 1x 30mm (1.2”) tweeter + 1x 70mm (2.75”) mid/bass + 2x 74mm passive radiators each; Sub: 1x 130mm (5.1”) bass driver + passive radiator | 2x 2.5” (63.5mm) midrange drivers + 1x 0.79” (20mm) tweeter |
| Amplifier Power | 30W per satellite, 30W subwoofer | - |
| Maximum SPL | 102dB per satellite, 96dB subwoofer (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz satellites, 30Hz - 350Hz subwoofer (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially (1 tweeter) |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Dimensions | 5.9”H x 4.3”W x 4.3”D (150 x 110 x 110 mm) (satellite) | 10.4” x 4.7” x 4.1” (264.7 x 120.1 x 104.9 mm) |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs (1 kg) per satellite, 4.7 lbs (2.15 kg) subwoofer | 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | - | 33ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 48Hz |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| IP Rating | - | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 116ms |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-C) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
| Strap | - | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Rocksteady Stadium 2.0: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- Bose SoundLink Max: reviews by Joy & Oluv’Sone, Oluv and Alan Ross.
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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