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General

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Series

SoundLink1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-max-portable-speaker/SLMAX-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

ULT POWER SOUND1Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-04-09-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-Three-New-Speakers-in-the-ULT-POWER-SOUND-Range-Featuring-Global-Superstar-Post-MaloneRead 8 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

4423684Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4914edf45a9a1c9f/original/888545_OG_SLMAX-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Regulatory information, page 4: model number 442368.

SRS-ULT50, YY7859E4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

2 May 20242Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-soundlink-maxRead 8 October 2026

9 April 20251Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-04-09-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-Three-New-Speakers-in-the-ULT-POWER-SOUND-Range-Featuring-Global-Superstar-Post-MaloneRead 8 October 2026

Status

Available1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-max-portable-speaker/SLMAX-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Available2Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/speakers/all-speakers/p/srsult50-bRead 8 October 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$3992Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-soundlink-maxRead 8 October 2026US launch MSRP $399 before tax.

$329.991Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-04-09-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-Three-New-Speakers-in-the-ULT-POWER-SOUND-Range-Featuring-Global-Superstar-Post-MaloneRead 8 October 2026US suggested retail price at launch, excluding tax.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€2997Press releasesony.de/presscentre/sony-erweitert-die-ult-power-sound-serie-um-drei-neue-lautsprecher-und-zelebriert-den-launch-in-kooperation-mit-dem-superstar-post-malone-c07f7bRead 8 October 2026German launch UVP including VAT. FIELD 5 is explicitly 299 Euro. Regional euro release prices vary.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-max-portable-speaker/SLMAX-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

US, CA1Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-04-09-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-Three-New-Speakers-in-the-ULT-POWER-SOUND-Range-Featuring-Global-Superstar-Post-MaloneRead 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Blue Dusk, Citrus Yellow3Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/s/article/soundlink-max-specificationsRead 8 October 2026

Black, Off White1Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-04-09-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-Three-New-Speakers-in-the-ULT-POWER-SOUND-Range-Featuring-Global-Superstar-Post-MaloneRead 8 October 2026

Speaker typeiHome covers speakers made to stay in one place, including smart speakers. A speaker with Wi-Fi or a voice assistant can be of any type.

Portable1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-max-portable-speaker/SLMAX-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Portable2Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/speakers/all-speakers/p/srsult50-bRead 8 October 2026

Audio

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Audio channelsiSound channels reproduced by one speaker. Pairing two speakers for stereo is separate.

Stereo1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-max-portable-speaker/SLMAX-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Stereo6Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sony/ult-field-5Read 8 October 2026

Audio driversiPowered audio transducers in one speaker. Passive radiators are counted separately. Circular diameter and rectangular width and height have separate columns. Per-driver power must state continuous or RMS basis and battery or mains operation in the source note.

ABose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Tweeter	1	20.066
Midrange	2	63.5

Source3Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/s/article/soundlink-max-specificationsRead 8 October 2026Exact-model Audio & Speaker Specifications: one 0.79-inch tweeter and two 2.5-inch midranges. Exact inch-to-mm conversions. Passive radiators are separate.

BSony ULT FIELD 5

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Woofer	1	Not available
Tweeter	2	46

Source4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications. Woofer rectangular dimensions have no axis labels and are omitted. Tweeter diameters are approximate.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

22Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-soundlink-maxRead 8 October 2026Bose Articulated Array uses three powered transducers and two custom passive radiators.

25Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-ult-field-5-review-party-ready-but-with-room-to-improve-135558Read 8 October 2026

Rated audio poweriMaker-published total rated continuous audio output. Battery power is used for portable speakers when mains and battery ratings differ. Peak marketing power is separate.

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Rated audio power on mainsiTotal rated continuous audio output with external power. Store a separate battery rating when the maker publishes both.

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Audio output power (unspecified rating)iMaker- or reviewer-published audio output power whose continuous or peak rating basis is not stated. This is separate from rated continuous output and explicitly published peak output.

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Peak audio poweriExplicitly published peak audio output. Never substitute for rated continuous output.

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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

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Frequency response upper limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

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Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)

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Adjustable equalizeriUser-adjustable frequency bands. Selecting fixed sound presets alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-max-portable-speaker/SLMAX-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Equalizer bandsiNumber of user-adjustable frequency bands. Do not count sound presets.

35Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-max-review-129228Read 8 October 2026

103Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-ult50/specificationsRead 8 October 2026

Automatic sound adjustmentiAdjusts audio to placement or playback conditions. Keep the named feature and conditions in the source note.

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Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Sound Field Optimization adapts to playback conditions and environment. Disabled with Stereo Pair or Party Connect.

Sound modesiNamed playback modes. Battery extension modes are also qualified in battery source notes.

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ULT1, ULT2, Custom EQ, STAMINA4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026STAMINA disables sound effects including ULT. No claimed STAMINA runtime is stated.

Wireless stereo pairingiTwo compatible speakers can play separate left and right channels.

Yes5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-max-review-129228Read 8 October 2026Exact-model review FAQ: pair a second SoundLink Max for stereo. Different compatible Bose portables link in mono Party Mode.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Speaker link protocolsiNamed systems for linking compatible speakers, such as PartyBoost, Auracast or Party Connect. Linking support does not establish compatibility across all models.

Bose Party Mode, Bose Stereo Mode, Bose SimpleSync5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-max-review-129228Read 8 October 2026Bose app provides a second speaker link. SimpleSync is also explicitly supported on the maker page.

Party Connect4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Party Connect supports compatible Sony speakers. Compatibility may require current firmware. It is distinct from Wireless Party Chain.

Max linked speakersiPublished maximum in a speaker group. A stereo pair is recorded separately. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

25Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-max-review-129228Read 8 October 2026Two physical speakers in the documented Party/Stereo link.

1004Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Party Connect section. Up to 100 physical speakers in one compatible group, including the first speaker.

Max Bluetooth group speakersiPublished maximum speakers in one Bluetooth playback group, including the first speaker. Source notes name the compatible models or families, linking system and firmware requirements. Wi-Fi groups and concurrent Bluetooth source devices are excluded. A stereo pair alone does not establish the maximum when other Bluetooth linking systems are supported. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playbackiPlays audio streamed over Bluetooth from a phone or other source. Bluetooth used only for setup or app control does not count.

Yes2Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-soundlink-maxRead 8 October 2026

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniVersion of the Bluetooth radio. Some Wi-Fi speakers use Bluetooth only for setup. See Bluetooth audio playback.

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5.34Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology. FIELD 3 states version 5.2, despite the SoundGuys review stating 5.3.

Bluetooth codecsiExplicitly supported receive codecs. Bluetooth version alone does not establish codecs.

SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive2Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-soundlink-maxRead 8 October 2026Launch release explicitly states SBC, AAC and aptX Adaptive. Snapdragon Sound-compatible source required for aptX Adaptive.

SBC, AAC, LDAC4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, AVRCP, SPP, iAP, BLE1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-max-portable-speaker/SLMAX-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

A2DP, AVRCP, SPP3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-ult50/specificationsRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth LE AudioiExplicit LE Audio support. Bluetooth LE for app control alone does not qualify.

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AuracastiExplicit Auracast support. Sending, receiving and speaker-group roles belong in source notes.

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth source connections. Pairing memory and speaker-to-speaker linking do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-max-portable-speaker/SLMAX-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Multipoint source devicesiMaximum concurrently connected Bluetooth source devices, not remembered pairings.

21Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-max-portable-speaker/SLMAX-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

24Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth range (claimed)iMaker-claimed Bluetooth range to the source device. Test conditions belong in the source note.

9m3Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/s/article/soundlink-max-specificationsRead 8 October 2026Maker support specification explicitly publishes 9 meters alongside 30 feet.

30m4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026About 30 m. Obstacles and radio interference reduce this distance.

Wi-FiiBuilt-in Wi-Fi, for audio streaming, setup or control.

No6Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/bose/soundlink-maxRead 8 October 2026Public Wi-Fi test row explicitly says No. Member-only metrics were not used.

No6Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sony/ult-field-5Read 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi standardsiOne 802.11 name per item, such as 802.11ax. A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is 802.11ac and Wi-Fi 6 is 802.11ax. Older standards are listed only when a source names them.

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Network audio protocolsiNamed systems that stream audio to the speaker over the home network. AirPlay is written as AirPlay 2. Chromecast built-in is written as Google Cast. Other names follow the maker, such as Spotify Connect.

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USB audio inputiPlayback from a connected computer or phone through USB. Charging, service ports and USB flash-drive playback do not qualify.

No5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-max-review-129228Read 8 October 2026Exact-model review FAQ explicitly says USB audio is not supported.

No4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Parts and controls explicitly state that USB-C is not compatible with music playback.

USB drive playbackiPlayback of audio files on a connected USB storage device.

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No4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026The only USB port is documented as incompatible with music playback.

USB audio file formats

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PortsiPhysical speaker connectors. Record charging, audio input, power output and service roles separately. A shared microphone and guitar jack is one port. A combo jack that takes XLR and 6.35 mm plugs is 6.35 mm audio, and the role names XLR. Optical is a TOSLINK digital audio socket.

ABose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input and power-bank output
3.5 mm audio	1	AUX audio input

Source1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-max-portable-speaker/SLMAX-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026One USB-C in/out connector and one 3.5 mm AUX input.

BSony ULT FIELD 5

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input and power-bank output
3.5 mm audio	1	Stereo audio input

Source4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Controls and software

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SpeakerphoneiBuilt-in microphone and call support, through a connected phone or a voice assistant's calling. A microphone used only for voice commands does not count. Microphone inputs for karaoke are separate.

No1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-max-portable-speaker/SLMAX-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

No6Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sony/ult-field-5Read 8 October 2026Public speakerphone cell states No. Voice assistant verdict says there is no microphone for voice assistance. SoundGuys control table call row is not used.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants explicitly usable through the speaker, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or Sonos Voice Control. State whether a connected phone is required.

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Controls

Power, Bluetooth pairing, Volume up/down, Play/pause, Next/previous track, Programmable shortcut4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4914edf45a9a1c9f/original/888545_OG_SLMAX-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pages 18-22: physical buttons and programmable shortcut.

Power, Bluetooth pairing, Play/pause, Volume, ULT sound mode, Speaker linking, Battery level and battery care, Lighting4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Companion app

Bose app1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-max-portable-speaker/SLMAX-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Sony | Sound Connect4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

App platforms

iOS, Android1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-max-portable-speaker/SLMAX-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Android, iOS4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

User firmware updates

Yes4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4914edf45a9a1c9f/original/888545_OG_SLMAX-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 35: Update the Speaker via Bose app or Bose updater website.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Built-in lightingiDecorative or ambient lighting. Status, battery, connection and microphone indicator LEDs alone do not qualify.

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Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Lighting modes

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Smart home

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Thread border routeriConnects Thread smart home devices to the home network.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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Battery and charging

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Built-in battery

Yes4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4914edf45a9a1c9f/original/888545_OG_SLMAX-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Playback time (claimed)iMaximum maker-claimed music playback on one charge in normal playback mode. Battery extension or reduced-bass boost modes belong in battery_life_boost_h. Record volume and lighting conditions in the source note.

20h4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4914edf45a9a1c9f/original/888545_OG_SLMAX-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 24: up to 20 hours at 65% volume, Bluetooth A2DP, default EQ, Top 50 Global October 2023 tracks, 20-25 C, no external-device charging. At maximum volume Bose specifies up to three hours.

25h4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging the speaker, pp. 12-13. Approximate 25 h, Bluetooth, volume 18/50, ULT1/2 on, lights off, Battery Care off. With lights on at the same volume the claim is 10 h. Maximum volume with lights is 2.5 h.

Playback with battery extension (claimed)iTotal claimed runtime with the named battery extension mode enabled. Store the total, not only the extra hours. Keep sound and lighting restrictions in the source note.

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Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not calculate from an assumed voltage.

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Battery capacityiPublished pack capacity at the voltage in battery_voltage_v. Do not substitute power-bank output capacity. A figure written per cell, such as 5000mAh*2, is not a pack capacity unless the maker states the pack figure.

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Nominal battery voltage

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Battery chemistry

Lithium-ion3Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/s/article/soundlink-max-specificationsRead 8 October 2026

Lithium-ion4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

User-replaceable batteryiBattery that the maker documents as replaceable by the user. Service replacement does not qualify.

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Full charge timeiTime from discharged to full under the maker conditions. Adapter rating and simultaneous use belong in source notes.

5h4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4914edf45a9a1c9f/original/888545_OG_SLMAX-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 24: up to five hours from 0 to 100% in standby with 5 V/3 A (15 W) USB-C supply.

3.5h4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging the speaker. About 3.5 h from empty to full, speaker off, Battery Care off, using USB PD 9 V/3 A adapter.

Quick charge duration

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10min4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Playback after quick chargeiClaimed music playback after quick_charge_min of charging. Source conditions apply.

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1.67h4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging the speaker. 100 minutes at volume 18/50, ULT1/2 on, lights off. Battery Care off, USB PD 9 V/3 A adapter.

Charging input ratingiPublished speaker input voltage and current. An adapter rating alone does not establish device input.

5/9/15/20 V DC, 3 A maximum4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4914edf45a9a1c9f/original/888545_OG_SLMAX-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 4 gives speaker input rating 5/9/15/20 V DC, 3 A maximum. This is not a published 60 W maximum charging power, so no max-watt input is inferred.

5 V DC, 3 A or 9 V DC, 3 A4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Max charging inputiPublished maximum charging input. USB audio power requirements and adapter output are separate.

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USB Power Delivery charging

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Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Charges other devices

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-max-portable-speaker/SLMAX-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 20264Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4914edf45a9a1c9f/original/888545_OG_SLMAX-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Owner guide page 4 publishes USB-C output rating 5 V DC, 3 A. Page 25 documents charging an external device. No explicit maximum output wattage is published. The 15 W value on page 24 refers to the recommended charging input power supply.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications. USB-C DC output 5 V, maximum 1.5 A. Output wattage is not explicitly published.

Max power-bank outputiPublished power delivered by the speaker to another device. Output voltage and current belong in the source note.

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Wireless chargingiThe speaker battery can be charged wirelessly. Wireless power output to another device is separate.

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Durability

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Dust and water ratingiExact published IP rating. Keep separate ratings, such as IP68 and IP69, as separate entries.

IP671Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-max-portable-speaker/SLMAX-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

IP66, IP673Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-ult50/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Requires the cap to be securely closed. Accessories and exposed connectors are not water or dust resistant.

Floats

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-max-portable-speaker/SLMAX-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker FAQ: floats for retrieval with the front grille submerged. Playback while floating is not intended.

Yes6Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sony/ult-field-5Read 8 October 2026Public intro and outdoor verdict explicitly state it floats.

Drop resistanceiExplicit maker claim or defined drop test. Do not infer from rugged wording.

Yes2Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-soundlink-maxRead 8 October 2026Built to withstand bumps, drops and bangs. No defined height is published.

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Drop test heightiMaker-published tested height. Surface and conditions belong in source notes.

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Carry featuresiPublished handles, straps, carabiners or wheels.

Removable rope handle, Optional shoulder strap2Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-soundlink-maxRead 8 October 2026

Detachable shoulder strap2Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/speakers/all-speakers/p/srsult50-bRead 8 October 2026

Measured

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Playback time (measured)iReviewer-measured playback per charge. Volume, lighting, sound mode, firmware and connection belong in the source note.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum SPL. Distance, test method and power source belong in source notes.

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured low-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured high-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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Audio latency (measured)iReviewer-measured source-to-speaker latency. Source device, app, codec, firmware and connection belong in source notes. App compensation may affect results.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from empty to full. Power adapter and method belong in the source note.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiSpeaker body width, height and depth on explicitly identified axes. Unlabeled tuples do not establish axis meanings. Handle, strap and orientation conditions belong in the source note.

Width264.668Height120.142Depth104.902mm(10.4 × 4.7 × 4.1 in)2Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-soundlink-maxRead 8 October 2026Launch text explicitly identifies 10.42 inches wide, 4.73 inches high and 4.13 inches deep. Exact inch-to-mm conversion. Body dimensions, handle not extended.

Width320Height144Depth125mm(12.6 × 5.7 × 4.9 in)4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications. Approximate W × H × D, including projecting parts and controls.

WeightiSpeaker mass including its battery. Excludes packaging, charger and removable carry accessories unless the source states otherwise.

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3,300g(7.3 lb)4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications. Approximate mass including battery.

Body materials

Aluminum, Fabric, Nylon, Plastic, Silicone, Steel1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-max-portable-speaker/SLMAX-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Fabric grille, Plastic body5Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-ult-field-5-review-party-ready-but-with-room-to-improve-135558Read 8 October 2026

Certifications

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FCC IDs

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

SoundLink Max Portable Speaker, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C power supply (US only), Safety sheet1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-max-portable-speaker/SLMAX-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026US reference. USB-C adapter is not supplied in all regions. Removable handle comes attached to the speaker.

Speaker, USB-C to USB-C cable, Shoulder strap3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-ult50/specificationsRead 8 October 2026

Links

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Product page

www.bose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-max-portable-speaker/SLMAX-SPEAKERWIRELESS.html1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-max-portable-speaker/SLMAX-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

electronics.sony.com/audio/speakers/all-speakers/p/srsult50-b2Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/speakers/all-speakers/p/srsult50-bRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.bose.com/s/article/soundlink-max-specifications3Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/s/article/soundlink-max-specificationsRead 8 October 2026

www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-ult50/specifications3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-ult50/specificationsRead 8 October 2026

Manual

assets.bosecreative.com/m/4914edf45a9a1c9f/original/888545_OG_SLMAX-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdf4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4914edf45a9a1c9f/original/888545_OG_SLMAX-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026

helpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdf4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7859/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-max-portable-speaker/SLMAX-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026US maker page: included one-year Bose limited warranty. BoseCare paid extensions are excluded.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all wireless speakers.