Neither Sony SRS-XB21 nor Sony SRS-XB10 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (24 days ago) we went through 115 Bluetooth Speaker expert endorsements , however neither Sony SRS-XB21 nor Sony SRS-XB10 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Bluetooth Speaker received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Sonos Roam or other critically acclaimed Portable Bluetooth Speakers of this month.
For reference, Sonos Roam received 4 endorsements this month, from TechRadar (4 Mar 2024), Tom's Guide (26 Mar 2024) WIRED (18 Feb 2024) and 1 other.
Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | What Hi-Fi | SoundGuys | PCMag | Popular Mechanics | TechRadar | Rtings.com | Tom's Guide | WIRED | TechHive | Digital Trends |
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3 | - | $176 | Sonos Roam A great speaker that can be taken anywhere | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 11 | 10 | - | 3 |
N/A | N/A | $125 | Sony SRS-XB21 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $80 | Sony SRS-XB10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Portable Bluetooth Speakers ranking? It's here
Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | What Hi-Fi | SoundGuys | PCMag | Popular Mechanics | TechRadar | Rtings.com | Tom's Guide | WIRED | TechHive | Digital Trends |
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3 | - | $176 | Sonos Roam A great speaker that can be taken anywhere | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 11 | 10 | - | 3 |
4 | - | $48 | Tribit StormBox Micro 2 | 3 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 9 | - | 8 |
5 | - | Check price | Jbl Boombox 3 | - | - | 7 | - | - | 1 | 9 | - | - | - |
6 | - | $68 | Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 | - | 5 | - | - | - | 4 | 8 | - | - | 6 |
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Expert reviews [13]
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 9
Highest score by MySmartPrice | 88 |
Average score based on 13 reviews | 78 |
Lowest score by TechGearLab | 70 |
Score distribution:
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- Feel the power of extra bass with live sound mode for an immersive 3D sound experience
- Waterproof and Dustproof IP67 design for worry-free usage
- Add a splash of Colored light with a single-colored line light
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- Feel the power of EXTRA BASS
- Connect and stream music easily with Bluetooth and NFC. Bluetooth- Compatible Profiles-A2DP/AVRCP/HFP/HSP
- Add an extra speaker for stereo sound. Frequency Transmission Range : 20 Hz–20,000 Hz (Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz)
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Speakers range from not being able to handle even a drop of water to being able to be fully submerged in water for several minutes. Do you plan to take your speaker outside? To the beach? To the pool? In the shower? Then you definitely need to verify the level of water resistance before purchasing. You can tell the water resistance by the IP rating—the higher the rating, the more resistant the speaker is to the elements. For reference, the first digit refers to dust protection and the second digit refers to water protection. It reads as: IP68. Anything higher than IP66 will be dust- and splash-proof, meaning it can handle some contact with water, but cannot be fully submerged or soaked.
Battery life for Bluetooth speakers is measured in milliampere hours (mAh). Manufacturers will report the battery life of a speaker in the average number of hours it takes to empty from a full charge. Keep in mind this number is based on medium levels of usage. If you play the speaker on full volume, it will drain the battery faster. Some specialty features like using the speaker to charge your phone or casting an LED light show will also drain the battery faster. The manufacturer reported number is just an estimate, and may be slightly different based on your usage.
It’s also important to consider is the type of battery. Rechargeable lithium-ion (LI-ion) batters are ideal, but some speakers only take standard or rechargeable AA/AAA/C/D batteries. You may even find Bluetooth speakers that recharge via solar power—great for outdoor use!
Sony SRS-XB21 is a well-known option in the middle of the bluetooth speakers price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as JBL Pulse 4 or Audio Pro Addon C3 .
Sony SRS-XB21 was released in 2018. There are dozens of newer bluetooth speakers on the market. Show newer Bluetooth Speakers
Sony SRS-XB21 price is about the same as the price of the average bluetooth speaker ($124.99).
Sony SRS-XB10 is a popular option in the middle of the bluetooth speakers price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Marshall Emberton or Bose SoundLink Micro .
Sony SRS-XB10 was released in 2017. There are a lot of newer bluetooth speakers on the market. Show newer Bluetooth Speakers
Sony SRS-XB10 is $10 less expensive than an average bluetooth speaker ($124.99).