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JBL Flip Essential vs Sony SRS-XB20

    2.52 in
    6.65 in
    JBL Flip Essential Wireless Speaker
    JBL Flip Essential
      7.8 in
      2.68 in
      Sony SRS-XB20 Wireless Speaker
      Sony SRS-XB20
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      5
      4.1 out of 5
      3 user ratings
      5 stars
      		33 %
      4 stars
      		33 %
      3 stars
      		33 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
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      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
      75
      3.6 out of 5
      75 user ratings
      5 stars
      		24 %
      4 stars
      		28 %
      3 stars
      		30 %
      2 stars
      		14 %
      1 stars
      		2 %
      47
      4.0 out of 5
      47 user ratings
      5 stars
      		29 %
      4 stars
      		40 %
      3 stars
      		27 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

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      Design

      JBL Flip EssentialJBL Flip Essential
      Sony SRS-XB20Sony SRS-XB20
      Colour of product
      • Gun metal
      • Metallic
      • Black
      • Blue
      • Green
      • Red
      • White

      Dimensions

      JBL Flip EssentialJBL Flip Essential
      Sony SRS-XB20Sony SRS-XB20
      Height6.65 in2.68 in
      Width2.52 in7.8 in
      Depth2.52 in2.72 in
      Weight16.58 oz20.78 oz

      Connectivity

      JBL Flip EssentialJBL Flip Essential
      Sony SRS-XB20Sony SRS-XB20
      USByesyes
      AUX inyesyes
      Bluetoothyesyes
      Bluetooth profile
      • A2DP
      • AVRCP
      • A2DP
      • AVRCP
      • HFP
      • HSP
      • SPP
      Bluetooth version4.14.2

      Features

      JBL Flip EssentialJBL Flip Essential
      Sony SRS-XB20Sony SRS-XB20
      USB input portyesyes

      Power

      JBL Flip EssentialJBL Flip Essential
      Sony SRS-XB20Sony SRS-XB20
      Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
      Playback time10.0 h12.0 h
      Battery life (max)10.0 h12.0 h

      Pros & Cons

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