JBL Xtreme 4 vs Bose SoundLink Max

The JBL Xtreme 4 and Bose SoundLink Max are both stylish, durable, portable speakers with modern features. That said, the Bose is a better choice for most use cases, unless you plan to take advantage of the JBL's longer battery life for long hikes or own other JBL speakers you'd like to pair with. While the two speakers are similarly portable, the Bose has a more balanced sound overall, with a more prominent bass range and better directivity. It also features an AUX input and lower latency with iOS and Android devices. That said, the JBL's 27 hours of battery life can't be overlooked, as it's almost double the Bose's and will surely be a deciding factor for users who value multi-day performance.