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Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker
4.0 feature score
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Battery life was broadly positive around the 20-hour claim, but reviewers warned it drops with high volume or phone charging.
Pros: Dust resistance rating, Low-volume performance
Cons: Charging time, Microphone
Battery life is divided: reviewers appreciated the upgrade from the original, but several measured or warned of much shorter runtime at loud volume.
Pros: Everyday usability, Bluetooth range
Cons: LED lighting effects, Lighting effects
Battery life was the most repeated weakness, usually described as average, unchanged, or disappointing, though a few found it adequate for normal outings.
Pros: Bluetooth connection stability, Dust resistance rating
Cons: Wired input, Power bank function