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Bose SoundLink Max · Olive — Smart/Portable · $399
Bose

Bose SoundLink Max · Olive

Smart/Portable · $399

86
/ 100
From $399
VS
Sonos Era 300 · Olive wins by 2
Sonos Era 300 · Olive — Smart/Portable · $449
Sonos

Sonos Era 300 · Olive

Smart/Portable · $449

88
/ 100
From $449
Specdex verdict

Sonos Era 300 · Olive takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Bose SoundLink Max · Olive lands at 86 and Sonos Era 300 · Olive at 88. That puts Sonos Era 300 · Olive ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Bose SoundLink Max · Olive if…

  • ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • ✓App EQ on modern models
  • ✓USB-C/AUX input on some

Pick Sonos Era 300 · Olive if…

  • ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • ✓App EQ on modern models
  • ✓USB-C/AUX input on some
Bose SoundLink Max · Olive 86
vs
88 Sonos Era 300 · Olive

Score breakdown

Bose SoundLink Max · Olive
86
sound 86
features 84
design 88
ecosystem 84
Sonos Era 300 · Olive
88
sound 88
features 86
design 88
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Bose SoundLink Max · Olive versus Sonos Era 300 · Olive — full spec comparison
Spec Bose SoundLink Max · Olive Sonos Era 300 · Olive

Bose SoundLink Max · Olive

Pros
  • +Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • +App EQ on modern models
  • +USB-C/AUX input on some
Cons
  • −Brand ecosystem lock-in
  • −Subscription features on some
  • −Bass limits at lower sizes

Sonos Era 300 · Olive

Pros
  • +Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • +App EQ on modern models
  • +USB-C/AUX input on some
Cons
  • −Brand ecosystem lock-in
  • −Subscription features on some
  • −Bass limits at lower sizes

FAQ: Bose SoundLink Max · Olive vs Sonos Era 300 · Olive

Which is better, Bose SoundLink Max · Olive or Sonos Era 300 · Olive? +

Sonos Era 300 · Olive scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Bose SoundLink Max · Olive worth the price? +

At $399, Bose SoundLink Max · Olive delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in design.

Is Sonos Era 300 · Olive worth the price? +

At $449, Sonos Era 300 · Olive delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.

Does Bose SoundLink Max · Olive or Sonos Era 300 · Olive 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.