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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 6771 reviews

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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97%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers find value in the product's exceptional sound quality, portability, and impressive battery life. Its compact size, waterproofing, and strong bass are also frequently praised, along with its satisfying weight and volume. However, some customers express concerns regarding the price and the perceived flimsiness of the strap.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound clarity

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Bose micro speaker is a snap to connect to your Bluetooth device, and the sound quality is superior to any other I have purchased.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome sound. Bose never disappoints. Nice value. Would buy again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Absolutly love Bose. Perfect sound and all I ever buy in sound is Bose even though Bose is expensive it is worth the quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful sound

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    An excellent choice for blue tooth speaker. Very clear sound like a person is next to you and talking to you. Recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mini boom box, huge stereo sound

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have always considered Bose speakers to be deceptively good. They aren't the most configurable so I've read past reviews from audiophiles being somewhat critical that they couldn't make the speakers meet their subjective tastes. I appreciate good sound but am not that user. Bose is designed for easy use and solid sound. This Soundlink Max speaker is really a treat. It's styled after a small boom box. It's only a speaker, via Bluetooth or aux port, but sits like a fun stereo. The grills for the drivers are all hard so no worry of tearing. The edge of the box is rubberized which is fine, but I could see it potentially being sticky as it ages, but I could be mistaken. The handle is comfortable and soft and is connected with braided nylon like rope which is a fun touch. The companion app is free and the Google play store and Apple app store both have it. It was easy and smooth to connect the speaker to both an android phone and an iPhone. The Bose app allows for a multi connection setup so transfer of music was seamless between the devices. There is a three band equalizer in the app too and my tweaking of it did produce detectable changes to the sound but it was not extremely customizable. This would be where someone might ding it, but I was able to tweak it to my liking. Overall the sound is true to Bose' reputation, full, bass rich, the lows, mids and highs all feel substantial, and the sound is not sacrificing tone for power. Considering the size of this device, I'm really surprised by the volume. It totally punches above its size and while it's not the cheapest Bluetooth speaker, it is clearly a high end speaker. I would say there is a place for cheaper options, but if you want a weather resistant, high end sound, this Soundlink Max by Bose is worth the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose Support
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      I'm glad that you're impressed by the well-rounded sound and volume performance of the SoundLink Max Bluetooth speaker, Eric! I'm also happy to hear that you discovered the EQ option in the Bose app, and were able to tweak the speaker's EQ configurations to customize the sound to your liking. I hope you enjoy using your new SoundLink Max speaker! Warm regards, Fiona M. - Bose Customer Support bose

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for outdoor activities

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s amazing and the quality it might not be the best but is decent, the battery last up to 4 hours on max volume

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice unit though somewhat pricey. Bought for the name brand as i couldnt tell too much of a difference in sound quality with floor models.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to connect

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a good little speaker, good battery life and is very easy to connect to a phone, laptop or tablet.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Portability, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My husband is VERY into listening to his movies and podcasts on his phone. He’s has gone through so many speakers! He took this one over as soon as I got it! It has been almost a month and it’s surviving him! That is saying a lot! Speaker has AMAZING SOUND AND BATTERY LIFE! It’s being used all day this week while he’s on vacation! No issues at all. Design is small so it allows you to be more mobile with it! It’s very easy to use. He uses it near the tub but luckily it is waterproof! DEFINITELY THE MUST HAVE SPEAKER! Worth the price! Recommend it to everyone!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Bose Bluetooth Speaker

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The speaker does not get loud as expected but, the sound is good.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose
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      Hi Meme,
      Thanks for taking the time to write this review. We are happy to hear that you like the sound from your speaker. As far as the volume level is concerned, sometimes it can be adjusted from the source device. If you have further questions, we would recommend visiting our community forum at https://bose.life/2Ap8pIs for assistance. Have a great day! Tony G - Bose Support bose

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Sound

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This little box give off incredible sound! I owned the original box that cost more but I have to say this beats it hands down.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    BIG sound from a small device

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What's not to like, BOSE did it again with their SoundLink Micro. Don't let the size fool you. BIG sound from a small device.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    BAD BOSE!

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worked great for the first 10 months Fdtkjhaxkdjlbntfhjdhhfjiju Vdmvydkuyssgutaykgyvnsy i

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability, Sound quality
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bose Soundlink Max Bluetooth Speaker

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My parents had a Bose Wave radio “back in the day” and I remember how that device had the ability to make music seem more lifelike and male radio announcers seemed larger than life. I am happy to tell you that this Soundlink Max is even better than my memories. It delivers an EPIC, full, rich sound in an attractive and highly portable package. And you can take it anywhere, because it has an IP67 rated enclosure which means it’s safe from water splashes and dust infiltration. From the manufacturer’s website: “SoundLink Max is IP67 rated, indicating it has passed rigorous testing conditions proving it will withstand an accidental drop into water up to approximately 3 feet (1 meter) deep for up to 30 minutes, or getting exposed to a dust storm. However, while SoundLink Max is protected against accidental exposures to water and dust, is not designed for playback when wet. All of SoundLink Max’s components, including the USB-C charging and AUX ports, transducers, and passive radiators, are built with rugged, waterproof materials. These components are sealed tightly in the speaker’s housing, keeping out water and dust.” They did mention to leave it off and allow it to dry if it gets wet. Now, you might not need to take your Max out in a dust storm, but you could! Or at least know you can get it a little dirty and still rock the party after a day of dusty off roading. I picked this model specifically because of the Bose reputation and the COLOR! It’s really a good looking speaker, it happens to be my wife’s favorite color which explains why she took it. That, and it matches her new roller skates. Lol So now it plays her favorite skate jams on a loop. I need to mention the handle. It’s removable, just a quarter turn anti-clockwise on each stanchion and it pulls off. You could leave it off if you don’t use it but that leaves two openings in the top of the speaker or you could buy a longer shoulder strap that they offer for it. Maybe Bose should offer flush plugs for the people that don’t use a handle? I only have one complaint. It’s the volume control. On my iPhone, when I tap the volume one click louder or softer, it’s either a little too loud or a little too quiet. If I use the +/- buttons on the device I get a slightly finer adjustment, but if I use the Bose app, I get a much finer adjustment and can get it exactly where I want it. Speaking of the app, it’s pretty basic but it works for me without an issue. I tweaked the EQ to my liking and I use it to fine tune the volume like I mentioned above. The device has passive radiators on each end and to be honest, the sound quality if you’re not standing directly in front of it is still pretty good. You lose a little of the highs if it’s facing away from you as you would expect . If you have to set it in the middle of a room for a party there’s an easy fix. Just place it facing up on the table and you’re good to go. Definitely recommend this as a buy, just don’t pick a color that your wife loves more than you! LOL!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose Support
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      I'm very happy to hear that the Bose sound coming from the Soundlink Max speaker is even better than your memories, Stephen! As you mentioned, the speaker is designed for use both indoors and on the go, thanks to its "IP67" dust and water resistance rating.

      You mentioned that adjusting the volume on your iPhone makes the speaker's volume either a little too loud or a little too quiet. This can indeed happen when using the volume button on your phone, but this is not restricted to the SoundLink Max speaker alone. In such cases, just try the +/- buttons on the speaker itself, or use the Bose app as you suggested, in order to make even finer adjustments and set the volume just where you want it.

      Warm regards
      Fiona M. - Bose Customer Support bose

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bose speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The best bluetooth speaker i have seen and bought. I went back to buy another one when i tried the first one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bose

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sound quality is great. Phone calls are crystal clear. Nice size to carry around with you.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bose for life

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for my very active boys who’ve put this speaker thru the ringer and it still works and sounds fantastic!!! Bose for Life!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For a small speaker , it is surprisingly it has a very clear sound , and can be heard by all my neighbors when outside

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Need great sound?

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We have a black one we use on our bikes. We purchased this one for our contractor as a thank you gift!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Bose sound on my hip

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Use it every day at work for clear sound. Music,phone calls,you tube.pretty much any media.you won't be disappointed with this purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend