Customer Ratings & Reviews

I Love it! Sound is Great! Perfect size and very light!

I’ve been using the Bose SoundLink Max for a couple of weeks now, and it’s been excellent. The sound is clear, balanced, and surprisingly powerful for a portable speaker. Bass is deep without being overwhelming, and vocals come through nicely. The build feels sturdy and premium, and the battery easily lasts all day on a single charge. Bluetooth pairing was simple and reliable. It is on the expensive side, but if you want great sound quality in a portable package, this speaker is worth it.

I I’ve never experienced such crisp and clear sound from a speaker of this size, and the deep bass is incredible. The first time I tested it in-store at Best Buy, I was completely blown away by the sound quality. I couldn’t wait and bought it the very next day. Yes, the price is on the higher end, but if you truly appreciate top-tier sound, this speaker is worth every cent. It’s now my go-to speaker, especially in the bathroom. The sound is so powerful that it completely drowns out the shower noise—something my old JBL could never manage. In a small room, it could almost replace the need for a home theater, delivering such rich, room-filling sound. The only thing I wish it had is a built-in voice assistant like Alexa or Google Assistant, but other than that, it’s a near-perfect speaker.

Excellent mobile Bluetooth speaker. Deep bass with outstanding volume levels. Use it when I go for walks and biking.

Really powerful for such a small thing. I was hesitant since it’s the size of my palm, but I’m not disappointed

I love this little speaker! It sounds great and has plenty of volume for what I use it for. My shower radio will not pick up any stations in my shower so this is permanently in my shower so I can listen to the local weather in the mornings before I head off to work and music at other times. it's connected by Bluetooth to my cell phone. The only thing that worried me is the charging port is on top and it has no cover. I have it placed back against the shower wall under the shower neck to the shower head so it doesn't get any direct water on it and very little splashed on it at all, but I did purchase a plug that fits and covers the port just for my peace of mind. I am very satisfied with my purchase! I added photos of wher I placed it in the shower and the port plug I added.

Amazing sound in such a small speaker! Love the color and how easy it is to use and setup!

During quarantine I wanted to create a musical vibe in my space, outsideof my earbuds. Plus, I've always wanted a Bose speaker. When I tell you that this mini, waterproof, portable speaker goes boom-- it's definitely a crowd pleaser when at home or on the go! The price is just right. My Micro Portable will keep me hands free into the new year! One of my best purchases of the year!

Omg good sounds easy to travel anywhere I love it Bose it’s the best i always use Bose thank you

Great product super sound quality a little pricey but so is Bose but worth it.

Great sound for the size and good quality calls; good battery life, range and looks good

Excellent sound for its size. Straps perfectly tight to any belt for mobile music around a factory setting. It gets loud enough to out power the sound of noisy environments. Helps me escape work very well.

I'm old enough to remember when Bose was new to the mainstream commercial market and a home that had their Wave system was 'high-falutin'. I cut my teeth on Bose products when I finally had money of my own and was stepping into the audiophile world. I quickly moved past Bose into the ethereal realms of speakers and headphones, but always had a soft spot for Bose, even though it seemed like they were consistently getting beat at their own game. Well, I was pleasantly surprised to see and hear Bose come out swinging with the SoundLink Max. TL:DR - It deserves to be on the shortlist for anyone looking for an outstanding portable bluetooth speaker. It's the first portable BT speaker to even come close to acing my audiophile test playlist. Here is what I like about the SoundLink Max: Sound Quality: I kinda feel like this has taken a back seat for a lot of portable BT speakers as of late. Many people prioritize the portability or battery life of a system over pure sound quality. Understandable since if you can't take it with you, or if it doesn't play long enough, the quality really doesn't matter. You don't have to compromise on sound with the SoundLink Max. Even though I stopped chasing the holy grail of audiophile sound (it got WAY too expensive), I do still utilize my test playlist with all my new sound gear, and the Max is the first portable bluetooth speaker I've owned that could even come close to nailing each test. Everything from depth, impact, focus, transients, and resonance were spectacular. Of course it can't get proper separation due to the closeness of the speakers (but a paired set might just do it), but no single point system can do that. The only test that it even tripped over was part of the bass response, and I'm having trouble isolating whether that is an actual issue with the speaker or if it is something else. On some dance/R&B tracks with certain bass segments, there is a 'stutter' in one frequency set. It's weird, and it only pops up in certain songs. It could very well be an artifact from processing or the original production. Other than that, the SoundLink Max has an impressively controlled bass response which has usually been a weak point for BT speakers and Bose in particular. Looks: My wife loves the Blue Dusk color and the SoundLink Max design itself is simple and clean. I don't need disco lights nor do I need it to look like some alien spaceship. I also dig the rope handle, which I guess can be swapped out for a longer shoulder rope strap but that's not for me. Battery Life: Bose says you get 20 hours at moderate volume, but I spent six hours with the audiophile test and just regular music yesterday and a good three hours so far this morning just working in my office and the speaker is still reporting 100%! Now I hope that's not an error with the software but the weight of this speaker makes me think that it has some solid battery capacity built into it. Charge Capability: Unlike a few portable speakers I've utilized lately, the SoundLink Max will charge your phone if you plug it into the USB-C port. Always a nice feature. Durability/IP Rating: The Bose SoundLink Max feels solid and sturdy, plus the rubberized coating all lead you to feel that it can take some abuse and still keep rocking. That, and the fact that you can replace the handle if needed, all give me a good feeling that I'll be using this speaker for years to come. The solid IP67 (and weirdly secondary IP64) rating also mean that this is a great speaker to take out and about, whether it is to the pool, beach, desert, or wherever you may roam. Phone App: Simple and clean. Always appreciate that. What I don't like as much (but none are very big issues): Weight: Despite being a relatively compact speaker, you could probably do some serious damage to someone if you were to swing this at them. Perhaps Bose should consider marketing it as a self-defense item or perhaps a stylish exercise weight. It's nothing egregious, but it has some heft to it. Equalizer: While I appreciate that the app is clean and simple, and that the equalizer is easy to adjust, I would appreciate some better presets, or better yet, the ability to save my own. Hopefully this will come out in a future app update. I am VERY happy with the Soundlink Max and I look forward to years of great sounding music no matter where I may be.

I recently purchased the Bose speaker and I am thoroughly impressed with its performance. The sound quality is exceptionally clean, delivering crisp and clear audio that enhances my listening experience. Additionally, the battery life is remarkable, lasting much longer than I expected, which is perfect for extended use. Overall, I highly recommend the Bose speaker to anyone in the market for a reliable and high-quality audio device.

Amazing sound. Holds a charge forever. Great price.

I love this speaker. The only thing i dont love is how heavy it is. Otherwise the sound is great. Not always the best at super loud volumes, but i dont think anyone needs to go as loud as thisnspeaker goes. Otherwise the battery is great, the sound is good, even at very low volumes. I use this daily and have no reason to switch to another speaker ever again. I hope this lasts me many many years.

Great speaker , sounds amazing , I use it to mountain bike and it stays on my bike with the rubber strap ! No matter how hard I ride it stays put .. 10/10

I've had a lot of Bluetooth speakers for use while playing golf, but this one tops them all. The rubber strap on the back allows you to secure it to just about anything, and the premium sounds quality is second to none.

Love the white / gray version of this awesome little speaker. It’s great for hooking to the shoulder straps of a backpack for hiking, biking, or just sitting at the coffee shop and relaxing. The sound is really amazing from something so small and light. I charged it quickly with a portable USB charger. I got it on sale for $99, and used a promotional gift card so it only really cost me $50. I’ll get years of use out of this baby!!

I bought this tiny speaker to leave on my bathroom shelf. It's exactly what I was hoping for - fits perfectly-unobtrusive with great sound. I did consider a couple of other options in this category of speaker but ultimately got the Soundlink Micro. Bose hasn't let me down yet.