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Bose SoundLink Color vs Sony SRS-XB20

5.04 in
2.09 in
Bose SoundLink Color Wireless Speaker
Bose SoundLink Color
7.8 in
2.68 in
Sony SRS-XB20 Wireless Speaker
Sony SRS-XB20
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
22
4.1 out of 5
11 user ratings
5 stars
27 %
4 stars
63 %
3 stars
9 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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3
3 editorial reviews
Bluetooth speakers come in all shapes and colors. Some are large, designed to fill an entire room with sound for your next party. Others are portable, designed to be carried with you wherever you go. If you’re willing to throw a little extra cash at it, you can even find a model that is durable enough to withstand the type of abuse that very few electronic items can. At least, that’s how things were during the peak of the Bluetooth speaker boom. As the industry grows, we’re starting to notice a changing trend. Brands are promoting speakers that don’t forceRead more
While the Sony XB20 didn't earn an award in our review, it still carves out a fairly attractive niche for itself. It provides good sound quality, mostly...Read more
Sony SRS-XB20 (Portable Speaker): 3.8 out of 5 stars from 13 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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User rating
35
4.0 out of 5
35 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
48 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
47
4.0 out of 5
47 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Sound

Bose SoundLink ColorBose SoundLink Color
Sony SRS-XB20Sony SRS-XB20
Channels1.02.0
Number of drivers12

Design

Bose SoundLink ColorBose SoundLink Color
Sony SRS-XB20Sony SRS-XB20
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,White
  • Blue
  • Red
  • Turquoise
  • White
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Red
  • White

Dimensions

Bose SoundLink ColorBose SoundLink Color
Sony SRS-XB20Sony SRS-XB20
Height2.09 in2.68 in
Width5.04 in7.8 in
Depth5.28 in2.72 in
Weight20.11 oz20.78 oz

Connectivity

Bose SoundLink ColorBose SoundLink Color
Sony SRS-XB20Sony SRS-XB20
USByesyes
Type of USB connectorMicro-USBMicro-USB
AUX inyesyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth codecSBC
  • AAC
  • LDAC
  • SBC
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • SPP
Bluetooth version4.24.2
Bluetooth wireless range32.81 ft32.81 ft
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)11
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)noyes
NFCyesyes

Features

Bose SoundLink ColorBose SoundLink Color
Sony SRS-XB20Sony SRS-XB20
Docking station for mobile/Tabletnono
Radio receivernono
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)nono
USB input portyesyes

Power

Bose SoundLink ColorBose SoundLink Color
Sony SRS-XB20Sony SRS-XB20
Battery operatedyesyes
USB poweredyesyes
Electric (not USB)yesyes
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Playback time8.0 h12.0 h
Battery life (max)8.0 h12.0 h

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Bose SoundLink Color