The Bose Soundlink Max is $120 off ahead of the July 4th weekend

<figure> <img alt="A photo of Bose’s light blue SoundLink Max portable speaker." data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25444301/DSCF7117.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The <strong>Bose Soundlink Max</strong> is usually $399, but has been on steep discount this week at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bose-SoundLink-Portable-Waterproof-Bluetooth/dp/B0CVL1K7DX">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/product/bose-soundlink-max-portable-bluetooth-speaker-black/J7C5V6TLCT">Best Buy</a>, and directly from <a href="https://www.bose.com/p/party/bose-soundlink-max-portable-speaker/SLMAX-SPEAKERWIRELESS-CSYEL-NAPL.html">Bose</a> for $279. This Bluetooth speaker has a big and bold sound, with a wide soundstage that impressed us in our review. It&#8217;s great for the outdoors thanks to its IP67 rating, meaning splashes and sand won&#8217;t affect it. The built-in battery lasts up to 20 hours on a single charge, and the speaker can top up your other devices as needed from its USB-C port.</p> <div class="product-block"><h3>Bose SoundLink Max</h3> <div class="product-description">Bose’s SoundLink Max improves on the smaller flex with true stereo sound — and very powerful sound at that. It’s got a removable handle for easy transport, and there’s an aux input for playing audio when you want to listen at a higher quality than what Bluetooth can deliver. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/24157693/bose-soundlink-max-speaker-review">Read our review</a>.</div> <figure class="product-image"><img width="300" height="200" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/hermano/verge/product/image/10271/DSCF7127.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bose-SoundLink-Portable-Waterproof-Bluetooth/dp/B0CVL1K7DX/"> <strike>$399</strike> $279 at <strong>Amazon</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/product/bose-soundlink-max-portable-bluetooth-speaker-black/J7C5V6TLCT"> <strike>$399.99</strike> $279 at <strong>Best Buy</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.bose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-max-portable-speaker/SLMAX-SPEAKERWIRELESS.html"> <strike>$399</strike> $279 at <strong>Bose</strong></a></li></ul></div> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The SoundLink Max sounds excellent, though it&#8217;s missing a few features we expect to have with any Bluetooth speaker that has a premium price tag. For example, you can&#8217;t use it as a speakerphone for calls (it lacks a microphone), and it doesn&#8217;t support Wi-Fi, so you&#8217;ll have to connect with either Bluetooth or a 3.5mm cable. 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The heatsinkless SSD is a great fit in PCs that support the storage type, as well as PlayStation 5 consoles. Though, we recommend a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DBF8FX1?ref=clp_cat_p_0&amp;th=1">cheap heatsink</a> if you’re installing it in a console.</li> <li>You can buy a two-pack of <strong>Anker Zolo magnetic wireless chargers</strong> at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DRCSZ618?">Amazon</a> for $23.99 (usually $39.99). Each of the Qi2 chargers supports up to 15W wireless charging, and can snap onto MagSafe-ready iPhones with ease (iPhone 12 and newer, with some exceptions). The chargers have a five-foot USB-C cable for easy charging at home or in the car, but don’t include a power adapter.</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRW6C13X">Amazon</a> has the <strong>Lego Technic 2 <em>Fast 2 Furious</em> Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34)</strong> on sale for $111.99, a $28 discount from the usual price. 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