Ultimate Ears Everboom vs Bose SoundLink Max
The Everboom is the better value: $109.99 at its lowest recent price versus $249.00 for the SoundLink Max at Bose as of November 3, 2026. Pick the Bose if you want a removable handle, USB-C phone charging and SimpleSync with a Bose soundbar or TV. Pick the Everboom if you want to spend less, float the speaker in water and pair it with other Ultimate Ears speakers.
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Ultimate Ears Everboom
4.8Choose the Everboom if you want a rugged floating speaker for under $150 and may already own other Ultimate Ears speakers to pair with.
Pros
- Lowest recent price of $109.99, less than half the Bose
- Floats and survives a 1 m drop
- 20-hour battery and 55 m Bluetooth range
- Pairs with a wide range of other Ultimate Ears speakers
- Outdoor Boost button for open-air listening
Cons
- No USB-C phone charging
- No removable handle
- Outdoor Boost adds only about 1 dB
- Fewer ratings (39) than the Bose
What separates them
| Ultimate Ears Everboom | Bose SoundLink Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $109.99 lowest recent daily price; $149.99 highest | $249.00 at Bose as of November 3, 2026; $279.00 highest recent |
| Battery life | 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Water and dust | Waterproof, dustproof, floats | IP67 waterproof and dustproof |
| Drop protection | Drop-tested from 1 m | Built to handle some bruising |
| Bluetooth range | Up to 55 m | Not stated |
| Phone charging | No USB charging of other devices | USB-C port charges your phone |
| Speaker pairing | Pairs with BOOM 3, MEGABOOM 3, HYPERBOOM, EPICBOOM, EVERBOOM | SimpleSync with Bose home speakers and soundbars |
| Portability |
Price history
$279.00$109.99
- Ultimate Ears Everboom: lowest $109.99 on Oct 29 at eBay; $149.99 on Nov 2.
- Bose SoundLink Max: lowest $249.00 on Oct 31 at Bose; $249.00 on Nov 3.
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Bose SoundLink Max
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Specs compared
| Spec | Ultimate Ears Everboom | Bose SoundLink Max |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless | Yes | — |
| With Surround Sound | Yes | — |
| Portable | Yes | — |
| Color | Black, Blue, Charcoal Black, Azure Blue | — |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, NFC, USB | — |
| Frequency Response | — | Low-Frequency Extension: 52.6 Hz, High-Frequenc… |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| Connectivity Technology | — | Bluetooth |
| Ports And Interfaces | — | USB-C |
| Wi-Fi |
Questions and answers
- Which is better for the beach or pool?
- The Everboom floats and is drop-tested from 1 m, which the SoundLink Max does not claim. The Bose is IP67 waterproof and dustproof, so it survives splashes but should not be left in the water.
- Is the SoundLink Max worth twice the price?
- Only if you need the removable handle, USB-C phone charging or SimpleSync with Bose home gear. On price alone, the Everboom at $109.99 is the stronger buy.
- Which one plays louder?
- Bose rates the SoundLink Max for higher maximum volume and larger spaces. The Everboom relies on two full-range transducers and two passive radiators, plus an Outdoor Boost button that adds about 1 dB.
- Can I pair two of them for stereo?
- The Everboom pairs with other Ultimate Ears speakers, including BOOM 3, MEGABOOM 3, HYPERBOOM, EPICBOOM and EVERBOOM. The SoundLink Max uses SimpleSync with Bose soundbars and TVs rather than speaker-to-speaker pairing.
- How long does each battery last?
- Both are rated at up to 20 hours. Real-world runtime drops at high volume on either speaker.
- Which is easier to carry?
- The SoundLink Max has a removable handle and weighs 4.9 lb. The Everboom has no listed handle, but it is the one you can drop in water without worry.