The TREBLAB HD-Max is a mid-range portable Bluetooth speaker released in 2020, promising stereo sound and dual-pairing technology for indoor and outdoor uses. Featuring an IPX6 waterproof design, it’s suitable for outdoor use. Find similar speakers on our list of the highest-ranked speakers today. The speaker has an incredible 328-foot Bluetooth range, using Bluetooth 5.0 technology, and it has an aux port and USB charging port. This device comes with a carrying strap and has a good 88.5Hz to 17.7kHz frequency response range. Browse through the whole TREBLAB HD-Max review and see how it compares with the best Bluetooth speakers in the industry today.
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Treblab HD-Max Review
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Updated Jan 25, 2024 6:27 PM
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Product testers were impressed by the TREBLAB HD-Max during their experiments, endorsing it for indoor and outdoor music and podcast playback. They hailed its excellent battery life, waterproof construction, and speakerphone features. However, they were disappointed by its poor Bluetooth latency.
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Product Snapshot
Overview
The TREBLAB HD-Max is a mid-range portable Bluetooth speaker released in 2020, promising stereo sound and dual-pairing technology for indoor and outdoor uses. Featuring an IPX6 waterproof design, it’s suitable for outdoor use. Find similar speakers on our list of the highest-ranked speakers today. The speaker has an incredible 328-foot Bluetooth range, using Bluetooth 5.0 technology, and it has an aux port and USB charging port. This device comes with a carrying strap and has a good 88.5Hz to 17.7kHz frequency response range. Browse through the whole TREBLAB HD-Max review and see how it compares with the best Bluetooth speakers in the industry today.
Consensus
our Verdict
Critics praised the TREBLAB HD-Max during their testing, and they approved it for indoor and outdoor music playback and podcast streaming. Experts at Popular Mechanics were delighted by its 5.7-lb portable design and Android Bluetooth latency and speakerphone functions. Reviewers from RTINGS clocked its frequency response standard error at just 3.33 dB, praising its well-balanced sound with good bass. The device has EQ presets. However, enthusiasts seeking a more customizable device with a graphic EQ should check out the SOUNDBOKS Go review. However, it has a poor 6.25 dB directivity index, translating to a narrow soundstage, but it supports stereo. Achieving a 93.2 dB maximum SPL and 3.22 dB DRC, this device gets very loud, and the sound quality remains fairly good at high volume settings. Testing revealed an impressive 22.4 -hour battery life. However, the device doesn’t support voice assistants and has a mediocre 199 ms iOS Bluetooth latency and 156 ms Android Bluetooth latency. Check out our Theater Solutions B83GR review if you desire better latency.
ReasonS to Buy
- IPX6-rated waterproof construction
- Speakerphones functions
- Fairly balanced sound with decent bass
- EQ presets and support for stereo
- Outstanding 22.4-hour battery life
Reason to Avoid
- Does Not support voices assistants
- Poor Bluetooth latency
- Directional soundstage
Treblab HD-Max Specs
 | Battery Life | 20+ hrs |
 | Built In Microphone | Yes |
 | Charge Time | 5 hrs |
 | Size | 4.72" (w) x 4.72" (h) x 12.4" (d) |
 | Smart App | n/a |
 | Speaker Pairing | Yes |
 | Water Resistant | Yes |
 | Wattage | 50W |
 | Wireless Range | 33 ft |
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Test Results
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| Battery Life (Hours) | 22.4 |
| Volume Output (dB) | 93.2 |
| Low End Roll Off (Hz) | 113.137 |
| High End Roll Off (Hz) | 13,279.637 |
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Product Comparison
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Market Context |
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The 1.3-lb TREBLAB HD77 is more portable than the 5.7-lb TREBLAB HD-Max (this review). Producing deeper extended low-bass, the HD77 is better for music enthusiasts…. The 1.3-lb TREBLAB HD77 is more portable than the 5.7-lb TREBLAB HD-Max (this review). Producing deeper extended low-bass, the HD77 is better for music enthusiasts. However, the TREBLAB HD-Max has 93.2 dB maximum SPL, getting louder than the TREBLAB HD77 wireless speaker, which has an 86.9 dB top SPL. See our TREBLAB HD77 review for details about the more portable speaker. |
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Battery Life | 20+ hrs | 20+ hrs | 15 hrs | – |
Built In Microphone | Yes | Yes | n/a | – |
Charge Time | 5 hrs | 4 hrs | 2.5 hrs | – |
Size | 4.72" (w) x 4.72" (h) x 12.4" (d) | 7.3" (w) x 3" (h) x 3" (d) | 11.8" (w) x 5.3" (d) x 5.4" (h) | – |
Smart App | n/a | n/a | Yes | – |
Speaker Pairing | Yes | Yes | Yes | – |
Water Resistant | Yes | Yes | Yes | – |
Wattage | 50W | 12.5W x 2 | 50W | – |
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100.6Category Trust Rating
64Treblab HD Max is a large, portable Bluetooth speaker that features three audio modes, up… Read MoreBy:
Nicolette Roux
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72The TREBLAB HD-Max is passable for music. With its ‘Indoor’ preset selected, this stereo speaker… Read MoreBy:
Peter Susic
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NRThere’s a lot to like about the Treblab HD Max with few complaints. When compared… Read MoreBy:
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80Get the Treblab HD Max if you plan to blast your music for an occasional… Read MoreBy:
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