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Bose SoundTouch 30 Series III vs Sony SRS-ZR7

17.13 in
9.69 in
Bose SoundTouch 30 Series III Wireless Speaker
11.81 in
3.66 in
Sony SRS-ZR7 Wireless Speaker
Sony SRS-ZR7
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
5
3.5 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
0 %
3 stars
66 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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3
3 editorial reviews
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User rating
89
3.5 out of 5
89 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
21 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
20 %
1 stars
5 %
39
4.2 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
12 %
2 stars
7 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Sound

Bose SoundTouch 30 Series IIIBose SoundTouch 30 Series III
Sony SRS-ZR7Sony SRS-ZR7
Supported formats
  • Apple Lossless
  • MP3
  • WMA
  • FLAC
  • .m4a
  • .m4b
  • m4p
  • .m4v
  • .m4r
  • .3gp
  • .mp4
  • .aac
  • AIFF
  • Apple Lossless
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA

Design

Bose SoundTouch 30 Series IIIBose SoundTouch 30 Series III
Sony SRS-ZR7Sony SRS-ZR7
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
  • Silver
  • Wenge
  • White
Black

Dimensions

Bose SoundTouch 30 Series IIIBose SoundTouch 30 Series III
Sony SRS-ZR7Sony SRS-ZR7
Height9.69 in3.66 in
Width17.13 in11.81 in
Depth7.13 in3.39 in
Weight412.64 oz47.97 oz

Connectivity

Bose SoundTouch 30 Series IIIBose SoundTouch 30 Series III
Sony SRS-ZR7Sony SRS-ZR7
USByesyes
USB version2.02.0
Other connectors
Ethernet
Ethernet
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
USB
Source of connection
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
  • Wireless Remote
  • Integrated in Speaker
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
  • Integrated in Speaker
Aptx Supportyesno
Bluetoothnoyes
Bluetooth codecAAC
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • LDAC
  • SBC
Wired inputs
  • 3.5mm
  • Ethernet
  • 3.5mm
  • Ethernet
  • HDMI
Bluetooth version4.04.2
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)11
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes

Features

Bose SoundTouch 30 Series IIIBose SoundTouch 30 Series III
Sony SRS-ZR7Sony SRS-ZR7
Docking station for mobile/Tabletnono
Radio receiveryesno
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)nono
Streaming standards
  • AirPlay
  • Spotify Connect
  • AirPlay
  • Google Cast
  • Spotify Connect
USB input portyesyes

Power

Bose SoundTouch 30 Series IIIBose SoundTouch 30 Series III
Sony SRS-ZR7Sony SRS-ZR7
Battery operatednono
USB poweredyesyes
Electric (not USB)yesyes

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Bose SoundTouch 30 Series III