Jabra Solemate Max

usability, size, design, reliability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

usability, size, reliability, design

price

98% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Even if the sound quality was up to scratch, £299 is a steep price to pay for a portable Bluetooth speaker. The fact that is isn’t means you’re highly likely to be disappointed by the Solemate Max.

The Jabra Solemate Max delivers good sound and battery life and has a strong feature set and excellent design. It's also water-resistant, has built-in speakerphone capabilities, and is well suited for outdoor use with a convenient carrying handle...

We expect a little better sound from $400 speaker; separate AC adapter required for charging (no charging via Micro-USB).

The Jabra Soulmate Max is a likeable wireless speaker with some strong selling points, but it simply doesn't justify its current $400 price tag.

Distinctive two-tone design ; Rugged/robust build ; Wireless & USB connectivity ; Excellent battery life ; Good sound quality

No choice of colours ; No Windows Phone app ; Unnecessary Dolby processing ; Sound wavers when loud ; No carrying case

The Solemate Max is a unique and well-specced Bluetooth speaker. It’s not good enough to recommend as a primary speaker for audiophiles, but it’s a lot of fun when moved around the house or taken to the park. The speaker’s performance wavers a bit at...

Room-filling, clear sound ; Rugged design ; Convenient USB input

Could use more bass ; Heavy

The Jabra Solemate Max sounds much more robust than most other portable Bluetooth speakers, but it’s kinda heavy to lug around and could use a little more oomph.

Good sound quality, high quality design, durable quality, great battery life

Expensive, really heavy to be called portable, temperamental Bluetooth connection

Jabra’s latest portable speakers don’t come particularly cheap but with a highly durable and good looking build they’ll survive even some of the roughest parties. Sound quality is also fantastic whilst the battery will last for 10 hours+ on a single...

Powerful output, with crisp, full response at moderate-to-high volume levels. Splash- and dust-resistant, sturdy design. NFC-enabled. Can pull audio from computer digitally via USB connection. Built-in speakerphone.

Borders on distortion with deep bass at top volumes. Large and heavy for a portable system. DSP will turn off some purists.

If you like the overall sound description of the Solemate Max, but are looking for something smaller, the original Jabra Solemate and the Bose SoundLink Bluetooth Speaker III are both solid options, but their lower prices and more portable designs mean...

Solid and very rugged construction. Convenient controls on the speaker. Nice loud sound that really shines at higher volumes. Packed with lots of features that make it future-proof. Just the kind of speaker you want to use at an outdoor party. Very...

Some songs lack body. The price is a bit high.

NFC compatibility for easy pairing ; Robust design for outdoor use ; Large battery for extended play ; USB port for audio input and charging devices

Bass is dry and lacks impact ; High price point ; A bit heavy for a portable product

The Solemate Max is meant to be a modern day boombox equivalent. On that note, it’s certainly capable of producing enough sound to fill your living room (and possibly get you in trouble with your neighbors), and the great battery life and weather...

Big, room-filling sound ; Long-lasting battery with device charging

Heavy, large ; Expensive

If you want a decently rugged, still portable but large Bluetooth speaker that offers bells and whistles like speakerphone functions, this is probably the top option out there right now. But it’s also $400, which is a big investment to make on...