Bose SoundLink Max vs Marshal Emberton II

Name Bose SoundLink Max Marshall Emberton II
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Bose SoundLink Max – front
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Type Large Medium
MSRP $399 $149.99
Released 2024 2022
Availability Available Available
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Speaker configuration
Audio channels 2.0 (stereo) 2.0 (stereo)
Woofers (or full range): 2× 2× 2″
Tweeters: 1× -
Subwoofers: - -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS Not specified 20 W
Frequency range Not specified 60.0 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless stereo pairing? ✔ TWS ❌
Party mode? (mono) ✔ (Party Mode) ✔ (Stack)
Other (special) audio features? None None
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 5.4 5.1
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 30 hours
Charge time 5 hrs 3 hrs
Battery capacity ? 19.29 Wh
Swappable battery? ❌ ❌
Charging port(s): USB-C USB-C
Powerbank function? Yes; 1× USB-C ❌
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)? ❌ ❌
Sound effect buttons? ❌ ❌
Other (special) buttons? Shortcut button Multi-directional control knob
App? Bose App Marshall Bluetooth app
Voice assistant? ❌ ❌
Lights
Colored LEDS? ❌ ❌
Strobe LEDS? ❌ ❌
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 12.01×26.47×10.49 6.8×16.0×7.6
Size (inch H×W×D): 4.73×10.42×4.13 2.68×6.30×2.99
Weight (kg): 2.132 0.7
Weight (lbs): 4.7 1.5
Physical features
IP Code IP67 IP67
Transportation method? 1 handle In hand
Color options: 2 colors: Black, blue 3 colors: Black&brass, black&steel, cream
Other features? Removable rope handle -
In the box
Charger/cables? USB-C to USB-C USB-A to USB-C
Accessories? Rope handle -
More info
Model number 442368 1006234, 1006788, 1006237
User guide / manual Owner's guide Full manual
Official site link: Bose.com Marshall.com
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Key differences

The Bose SoundLink Max costs $249 more ($399 vs $149.99) and is newer (2024 vs 2022). The Marshall Emberton II lasts longer per charge (30 hours vs 20 hours) and is lighter (0.7 kg vs 2.132 kg).

Only on the Bose SoundLink Max: wireless stereo pairing (TWS), 3.5 mm AUX in and powerbank function (1× USB-C). Other differences: Bluetooth (5.4 vs 5.1). Both have IP67 water and dust resistance.

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