Bose SoundLink Max · Black
Smart/Portable · $399
KEF LS50 Wireless II · Sunset Red
Smart/Portable · $2799
KEF LS50 Wireless II · Sunset Red takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose SoundLink Max · Black lands at 86 and KEF LS50 Wireless II · Sunset Red at 94. That puts KEF LS50 Wireless II · Sunset Red ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Bose SoundLink Max · Black if…
- ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
- ✓App EQ on modern models
- ✓USB-C/AUX input on some
Pick KEF LS50 Wireless II · Sunset Red if…
- ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
- ✓App EQ on modern models
- ✓USB-C/AUX input on some
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose SoundLink Max · Black | KEF LS50 Wireless II · Sunset Red |
|---|
Bose SoundLink Max · Black
- +Easy multi-room with ecosystem
- +App EQ on modern models
- +USB-C/AUX input on some
- −Brand ecosystem lock-in
- −Subscription features on some
- −Bass limits at lower sizes
KEF LS50 Wireless II · Sunset Red
- +Easy multi-room with ecosystem
- +App EQ on modern models
- +USB-C/AUX input on some
- −Brand ecosystem lock-in
- −Subscription features on some
- −Bass limits at lower sizes
FAQ: Bose SoundLink Max · Black vs KEF LS50 Wireless II · Sunset Red
Which is better, Bose SoundLink Max · Black or KEF LS50 Wireless II · Sunset Red? +
KEF LS50 Wireless II · Sunset Red scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bose SoundLink Max · Black worth the price? +
At $399, Bose SoundLink Max · Black delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in design.
Is KEF LS50 Wireless II · Sunset Red worth the price? +
At $2,799, KEF LS50 Wireless II · Sunset Red delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in sound.
Does Bose SoundLink Max · Black or KEF LS50 Wireless II · Sunset Red last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.