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The short answer
Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker wins this comparison. Choose it if you want less weight in your bag. Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker weighs 4.7 lb versus 7.28 lb — 2.58 lb less to carry.
Bose
Stereo sound, a rope carry handle and phone charging make this a practical backyard speaker. It offers up to 20 hours of playtime, with 4.7 lb to carry.
Bettr Score
91.6/100
Sony
Two bass-boost settings let you dial up the low end for parties. A shoulder strap helps carry its 7.28 lb body; IP67 protection and up to 25 hours of playtime suit outdoor listening.
Bettr Score
61/100
| Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker | Specification | Sony ULT FIELD 5 |
|---|---|---|
$399 | Reference price | $349.99 ✓ Winner |
20 hours | Advertised battery life | 25 hours ✓ Winner |
4.7 lb ✓ Winner | Weight | 7.28 lb |
IP67 | Ingress protectionTie | IP67 |
4 | Durability tierTie | 4 |
5.3 | Bluetooth versionTie | 5.3 |
Yes | Can charge another deviceTie | Yes |
No | USB audio inputTie | No |
No | Auracast or compatible broadcast pairingNot enough data | Not stated / not applicable |
No | Floats in waterNot enough data | Not stated / not applicable |
No | SpeakerphoneNot enough data | Not stated / not applicable |
The buying advice
Choose Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker if you want less weight in your bag. Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker weighs 4.7 lb versus 7.28 lb — 2.58 lb less to carry.
Choose Sony ULT FIELD 5 if a longer advertised playtime matters. Sony ULT FIELD 5 advertises up to 25 hours, versus up to 20 hours for Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker.
Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker weighs 4.7 lb versus 7.28 lb — 2.58 lb less to carry. Sony ULT FIELD 5 advertises up to 25 hours, versus up to 20 hours for Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker. The recorded reference-price difference is $49.01.
Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker weighs 4.7 lb versus 7.28 lb — 2.58 lb less to carry.
Sony ULT FIELD 5 advertises up to 25 hours, versus up to 20 hours for Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker.
Sony ULT FIELD 5 has the lower recorded reference price: $349.99 versus $399.00, a $49.01 difference.
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