90
Simon Lucas
TechRadar
“The bold and assertive sound from this robust, go-anywhere wireless speaker is almost enough to make you overlook its (few, and minor) shortcomings.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Bold Punchy Sound
- Hardy Construction
- Two Way USB C Socket
- Great build quality
- Excellent portability
- Battery flexibility
Points of Contention
- Limited Detail
- Slow Charging Time
- Finish Attracts Marks
- Lacks Wi‑Fi
- No microphones
- No smart speaker functionality
Professional Reviews
5 reviews from 5 critics82
RTINGS.com
RTINGS
“The Bose SoundLink Max has a punchy default sound profile with balanced mids and highs.”
80
Phil Nickinson
Digital Trends
“The Bose SoundLink Max Bluetooth speaker is a robust option when you want to take your audio on the go.”
80
Tim Gideon
PCMag
“The pricey Bose SoundLink Max speaker delivers lively Bluetooth audio and plenty of volume from a classy, rugged design.”
70
Chris Welch
The Verge
“If you want to splurge on a very simple, elegant, great-sounding speaker, this is that.”
