
JBL Charge 5
Portable Bluetooth speaker for on-the-go and at-home audio
Reviewers are split on the Bose SoundLink Max: some love its room-filling bass, while others find it fatiguing for long listening. It delivers booming lows and clearer mids than competitors like the JBL Xtreme 4, and its IP67 build and USB-C phone charging make it a versatile outdoor companion. However, at its full $400 price, many say the sound doesn't justify the cost, recommending a sale purchase instead.