Will the Bose SoundLink Max be cheaper on Black Friday 2026?
Over a quarter off last year. Expect a similar moderate cut.
HappenedBlack Friday 2025
Bose's big portable lost over a quarter in the UK, per TechRadar on 1 December.
ForecastBlack Friday 2026
Likely a moderate drop
- Last year two cheaper home speakers here fell further
- The Roam 2, out the same year, fell by a similar share
Should you wait for Black Friday?
Probably. Last year's saving was over a quarter, which is worth a few weeks. A price near that level before Black Friday is a fair buy.
The cheaper picks: what they really did
The percentages are real Black Friday 2025 cuts, as reported that week. The right column is our 2026 forecast.
Marshall Acton III
Out since 2022
−31%Likely a big drop
Fell further. Mains-powered, no battery, retro looks.
Sonos Era 100
Out since 2023
−33%Likely a big drop
A third off last year. Wi-Fi, but it stays on a shelf.
Sonos Roam 2
Out since 2024
−23%Likely a moderate drop
Much smaller and lighter. A similar cut.
What this means: Last year the home speakers fell further than the portables. The Max is the big portable with a battery.
Questions people ask
How heavy is the Bose SoundLink Max?
About 2.1 kg, with a rope handle. The Roam 2 weighs about a fifth of that.
Can the SoundLink Max charge my phone?
Yes. Its USB-C port can charge a phone. Reviewers note it takes a long time to charge itself.
Does the SoundLink Max have a mic for calls?
No. Reviewers flag the missing mic; otherwise they found it lively and fun.
How we reached this
Last year's cuts are the ones named outlets reported during Black Friday week 2025, against the regular price they quoted. The forecast is our reading of each model's age, its successors and last year's cuts. We never show prices.
We haven't tested these products ourselves. Our picks weigh independent expert reviews against each maker's published specs and the prices we checked. Opinions are ours; facts link to where they come from. How we choose.
Sources: TechRadar: five-star Bluetooth speaker Black Friday deals, What Hi-Fi?: the best wireless speaker deals this Black Friday.