Eight reasons the Bose SoundLink Max is the portable speaker to beat

With the Great British Summer belatedly underway, it’s finally BBQ party season. And what every summer party needs is a great, memorable soundtrack.

A common Bluetooth speaker simply won’t cut it. If you want powerful output with a design that’s built for the outdoors, look no further than the Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker. Bose has been making customers’ music sound great for 60 years, and the SoundLink Max provides expansive audio in a surprisingly portable package. Here are eight reasons why you should have one charged and ready to go before your guests arrive.

Eight reasons why you should buy the Bose SoundLink Max

1. Incredible sound

As a speaker that’s intended for outdoor use, it goes without saying that the Bose SoundLink Max offers big sound that doesn’t distort when you crank it up.

But more importantly, all that volume doesn’t come at the expense of quality. Your fine-tuned playlist is going to sound its best with plenty of detail, whether you’re playing something heavy on the lows, mids or highs.

And while plenty of cheap Bluetooth speakers provide a tinny sound, the SoundLink Max pushes out bass that you can feel.

2. Unlimited flexibility

While it’s easy enough to pair the SoundLink Max to your phone via Bluetooth and let your streamer of choice do the rest, that’s not the only option.

With AUX input, you can connect pretty much any source you want. Dig out your old MP3 player, your CD collection or even a turntable for your classic vinyl. Whatever your medium, the SoundLink Max will make it sound sensational. The shortcut button on top of the speaker can even be set to jump to your most recently played Spotify playlist.

3. Built with portability in mind

To offer its impressive output, the SoundLink Max’s size is well-balanced. Bose has made portability a priority, with an optional comfortable handle included as part of the package. Made with a soft-textured climbing rope-style design, it’s easy to pick up and carry for true portability.

If you want to make more of an entrance, Bose also sells a carrying strap, so you can sling it over your shoulder for hands-free portability.

4. Ready for anything

An outdoor speaker is useless if it’s not prepared for the inevitable spills of drinks, splashes from cannonball pool jumps or the unreliability of British weather.

The Bose SoundLink Max is prepared for anything, with a generous IP67 rating ensuring it’s both water and dust proof. The build quality is also robust, meaning it will handle the rough and tumble of life on the road without flinching. Nothing can stop the music.

5. Set the tone with the Bose app

True audiophiles want their music to sound just so, and you can tweak the SoundLink Max to your liking with the accompanying Bose app.

Adjust the bass, mid-range and treble levels to ensure your playlists hit just as they should. You’ll be hearing “what’s this track?” a lot.

6. Astonishing battery life

With a 4,600mAh battery, the Bose SoundLink Max has the stamina to run and run.

In normal use, battery life will last up to 20 hours – so there’s no need to stay close to a power outlet. With stamina this strong, even hardcore party animals will start to flag before the SoundLink Max tires.

7. A roving power bank

While the Bose SoundLink Max will last into the early hours, your phone might begin to struggle.

If you’re worried your playlist might not make it to the big finale, you can always use the speaker’s USB-C port to give your phone a top-up from that massive battery.

8. Sync it with your Bose household

While the SoundLink Max excels outside, those inside needn’t miss the music. The speaker supports Bose SimpleSync, allowing you to connect it to your Bose smart soundbars or speakers in range.

The result? Music that’s perfectly in sync, no matter whether your friends are inside or out.

Get this party started

In short, the SoundLink Max Portable Speaker takes Bose’s familiar commitment to sound quality and perfects it for the great outdoors.

It offers superb portability, big sound and stamina that will keep the party going all day and night. And with its IP67 protection, you don’t need to worry about the weather (or clumsy partygoers) causing any problems.

So make the most of the summer party season, and invest in a Bose SoundLink Max today.

Written by

Alan Martin

Alan Martin is a freelance writer with more than a decade’s worth of experience, mainly in the technology space, with bylines at The Evening Standard, Tom's Guide, The i and many others. His main focus at Expert Reviews is ensuring that your next pick of phone or wearable is the right choice for you and represents the best possible value for money. In the past he’s covered a broad range of games, dental apparel and pet accessories and, on one memorable occasion, had to strip off to retrieve a rogue drone from a lake – such is his dedication to reviews.

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