Bose SoundLink Max vs Marshal Acton III: specs, features & size comparison!

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Name	Bose SoundLink Max	Marshall Acton III
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Type	Large	Large
MSRP	$399	$279.99
Released	2024	2022
Availability	Available	Available
Current price	Amazon	Amazon
Speaker configuration
Audio channels	2.0 (stereo)	2.0 (stereo)
Woofers (or full range):	2×	1× 4″
Tweeters:	1×	2× 0.75″
Subwoofers:	-	-
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS	Not specified	60 W
Frequency range	Not specified	45.0 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless stereo pairing?	✔ TWS	❌
Party mode? (mono)	✔ (Party Mode)	❌
Other (special) audio features?	None	Placement Correction
Connectivity
Bluetooth version?	5.4	5.2
Wi-Fi?	❌	❌
NFC? (for pairing)	❌	❌
Radio?	❌	❌
Audio inputs & outputs
Buit-in mic? (and function)	❌	❌
Guitar/mic input?	❌	❌
USB-A playback?	❌	❌
3.5 mm AUX in?	✔	✔
3.5 mm AUX out?	❌	❌
Other in/outputs?	❌	❌
Battery, power & charging
Battery?	✔	❌
Battery life	20 hours	N/A
Charge time	5 hrs	N/A
Battery capacity	?	N/A
Swappable battery?	❌	N/A
Charging port(s):	USB-C	AC
Powerbank function?	Yes; 1× USB-C	❌
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)?	❌	❌
Sound effect buttons?	❌	❌
Other (special) buttons?	Shortcut button	Physical EQ buttons; bass, treble. Source btn.
App?	Bose App	❌
Voice assistant?	❌	❌
Lights
Colored LEDS?	❌	❌
Strobe LEDS?	❌	❌
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D):	12.01×26.47×10.49	17.0×26.0×15.0
Size (inch H×W×D):	4.73×10.42×4.13	6.69×10.24×5.91
Weight (kg):	2.132	2.85
Weight (lbs):	4.7	6.28
Physical features
IP Code	IP67	None
Transportation method?	1 handle	Stationary use
Color options:	2 colors: Black, blue	4 colors: Black, cream, brown, blue
Other features?	Removable rope handle	-
In the box
Charger/cables?	USB-C to USB-C	AC power cable
Accessories?	Rope handle	-
More info
Model number	442368	1006008, 1006009
User guide / manual	Owner's guide	Full manual
Official site link:	Bose.com	Marshall.com