Customer Ratings & Reviews

Very disappointed considering the price and being Bose!

I am realizing I’m spending too much money at your store. And you thank me by sending surveys 1 star because you’re reviews are too many

This is the newest Speaker in the Bose Portable speaker segment and is a great speaker with a few issues. Inside the box: You get the speaker itself Manuals USB type C to type C cable and AC adapter As for the speaker itself it's easy to setup you on Android and iPhones. This speaker as far as I know is the first product that supports multi link so you can have two phones connected to it at the same time and switch between them both. The only problem with this is that it has no microphone so you can't use it as a speakerphone. Also this supports snapdragon sound so it supports Apt X adaptive but not the older apt x. So you can get only AAC, or SBC on the major Android phones out like Samsung or Google. Of course you can only get AAC on iOS devices so this isn't an issue if you own an iPhone or iPad. Onto the battery life they say it has a 20 hour battery life and about 3 hours if you blast it. I like that Bose gave us that number as well . As far as sound goes it gets loud and the bass is decent . I wouldn't say it gets a ton of bass tho .it's also IP67 rated so you don't need to worry about bringing this outside though. .my issue with this speaker is the MSRP of $399. I have heard speakers that just sound as good if not better for under $200. At MSRP it's hard to recommend this speaker unless you don't mind the premium for the Bose name.

Huge sound inside a pretty small and portable package. I chose this model over the SoundLink Flex due to the roomier sound, longer battery life and ability to charge mi phone. it is pricier but I found it is worth it.

This this is build like a tank, My first impression is WOW...this thing is heavy and that's not an exaggeration, Its super heavy and not like any other speaker I have tried. Its relatively compact for a big speaker the length and height are just right in my opinion but it is thick or deep but my god this thing weighs a ton. Its feels solid and well made, all surfaces are a soft touch silicone shell that feels nice. Despite the weight it is comfortable to carry due to its excellent handle, its a soft silicone grip that conforms to your hand, has good grip and makes carrying it quite pleasant. Everything about the look and feel is top quality and the buttons have good tactile feel. Its totally waterproof so taking it outrdoors is not a problem and if it does gert wet or dirty the silicone shell is easy to clean up and it doesn't really show wear. The silicone also does a good job of keeping vibrations and buzzing at bay. Initial setup was easy to pair with my iphone, and the app is easy to use, but unfortunately the new app doesn't work with my older Bose soundtouch speaker. You can check the speaker battery level in the app but it doesn't show up in the iphone bluetooth battery meter which is a bit disappointing. It has s shortcut button to automatically connect to a streaming service but only one is available (I think spotify?), and I don't use that one, they need to add pandora please. My speaker came at 70% batter level and it took 3 hours to get a full charge which is super slow, but on the plus side it did come with a wall wart USB-C charger which is nice since now days manufactures usually don't include one. Now finally onto the sound, WOW...super big and full sound, best I have heard from a portable bluetooth speaker. Its clear and gets loud with a deep full bass that is quite surprising when you look at its size. I guess that extra heft really makes a difference. The sound on axis when you're directly in front of it is superb. But if you're off axis and onto the side it doesn't sound as crisp with something lacking. I haven't tested the 20 hours runtime, but it has lasted me all day (8 hours) at a moderate level, so running out of juice should not be a problem. The build quality and sound are top notch, the only negative thing I can say is the weight, it just weighs so much that carrying it around will be a chore for sure.

When I first ordered the speaker, I didn't realize how tiny it was. So when I pulled it out of the box and realized , I wasn't expecting too much from the speaker but because Bose make great products, I thought it would sound good. I did not think it would sound like this! I have larger speakers that I've had for quite some time and they don't sound as blended as these! The speaker is so small and convenient and can go anywhere you go! If I decide to go to a picnic I no longer have to transport that huge speaker and place it outside in the area we are sitting. When is time to go, it's so much easier to grab the little handle and be on my way! My only negative is that for the app, hopefully they updated to add better EQ features than the ones that they have already. Bluetooth connectivity was extremely easy and fast that even though person who has the most problems with electronics Will easily be able to Connect this! I wish I could've gotten a black one, but the blue is a really nice color. If there are any Bose people who love their products, you would definitely love this speaker, and it is worth every penny!

I still can't get over how good the base sounds coming out of something this size. The sound overall is crisp even at a high volume (and this bad boy can blast). The app and EQ control is a cool feature, as well. You know the old saying, "you get what you pay for"? That applies here. It's not cheap (obviously), but once you have it and hear it, you'll know where that money went.

I just purchased this to replace an older Soundlink Mini from years back. Its bigger, but still portable, and the sound is crazy. How do they pack that much sound into something the side of a tumbler? My son told us about it after he purchased one for himself. You can even connect 2 at the same time for even more sound.

I was about to pay $699 for the Bose s1 pro+ till i heard this atomic box call soundlink max played next to it and it took me just a few seconds to go with this soundlink max, when i crank it up loud my neighbors can hear the sound clearly, also this is a dual voltage system 110 to 240v meaning you can travel oversea with it and dont have to worry about using a stepdown.

I bought this as a Christmas gift. My boyfriend loves everything about this & its not too big or too small. Bose has superior sound quality and I would recommend to anyone. It is a little pricey however, I believe that its a necessary investment. Buy it nice or buy it twice.

Wow! The sound coming from this smallish speaker is better than my other speakers that are 3 times the size. The battery truly lasts all day and I love that I can charge my phone off the speaker in a pinch. I have one of the smaller versions of this speaker too and I love that as well. These are the best line of BT speakers on the market IMO and they are very worth the extra $.

Man, I love this thing. I have always been a Bose fan and love all of their products that I own. The minute I picked up the box it was evident this thing is a beast, very hefty. The SoundLink Max is amazing and sounds great. I may need to get second. Keep up the great work Bose!

You couldn't ask for a better sound. I originally had the smaller one and it was great, but this one is top tier.

I have owned the Bose s1 pro, soundlink revolve plus and micro. The s1 pro was too big and the micro and revolve okay but Lacked bass. This is the overall balance winner. The amount of bass this thing puts out is unimaginable! How Bose? How? Anyway. I moved over to the UE hyperboom and Epicboom for stereo pairing. Great speakers btw. But this thing knocked the epicboom out! Now I question, can you pair two Bose Max together in stereo? Or with a micro or flex? I tried the app Bose connect and bose. Bose can find the max but not the micro and Bose connect app can only do vise versa? No party mode? Will there be an update? Nonetheless beautiful speaker for the value!

Great sound ! Made well . Durable easy to use and connect

Amazing, really strong speaker, it is kinda a big but it is amazing, the quality of song it is so good

Beautiful little boom box speaker. Doesn’t get super loud but stays clear to its top end. Perfect for in the bathroom for shower music and getting cleaned up. Also great for light music on the deck outside enjoying a drink and grilling. Battery life is fair.

Good to listen to quality music with Bose blue tooth speaker

Outstanding buy,great bass. Killer battery life, strong build

Wow....I am blown away. The quality of the sound is unbelievable. This is an audiophile dream. Its worth every penny!! Buy it you will never regret.