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Sony SRS-XB20 vs Ultimate Ears Megaboom

7.8 in
2.68 in
Sony SRS-XB20 Wireless Speaker
Sony SRS-XB20
3.27 in
8.9 in
Ultimate Ears Megaboom Wireless Speaker
Ultimate Ears Megaboom
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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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4.2 out of 5
19 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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User rating
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4.0 out of 5
47 user ratings
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4.0 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
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2 stars
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Full Comparison

Sound

Sony SRS-XB20Sony SRS-XB20
Ultimate Ears MegaboomUltimate Ears Megaboom
Channels2.01.0
Low frequency20.0 Hz65.0 Hz
High frequency20.0 kHz20.0 kHz
Peak power20.0 W36.0 W
Number of drivers22

Design

Sony SRS-XB20Sony SRS-XB20
Ultimate Ears MegaboomUltimate Ears Megaboom
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Red
  • White
  • Black
  • Black,Charcoal
  • Black,White
  • Blue
  • Red

Dimensions

Sony SRS-XB20Sony SRS-XB20
Ultimate Ears MegaboomUltimate Ears Megaboom
Height2.68 in8.9 in
Width7.8 in3.27 in
Depth2.72 in3.27 in
Weight20.78 oz28.61 oz

Connectivity

Sony SRS-XB20Sony SRS-XB20
Ultimate Ears MegaboomUltimate Ears Megaboom
USByesyes
Type of USB connectorMicro-USBMicro-USB
AUX inyesyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • LDAC
  • SBC
SBC
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • SPP
A2DP
Bluetooth version4.24.1
Bluetooth wireless range32.81 ft98.43 ft
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)11
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesno
NFCyesyes

Features

Sony SRS-XB20Sony SRS-XB20
Ultimate Ears MegaboomUltimate Ears Megaboom
Docking station for mobile/Tabletnono
Radio receivernono
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)nono
USB input portyesyes
IP code (level of dust/water resistance)IPX5IPX7

Power

Sony SRS-XB20Sony SRS-XB20
Ultimate Ears MegaboomUltimate Ears Megaboom
Battery operatedyesyes
USB poweredyesyes
Electric (not USB)yesyes
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Playback time12.0 h20.0 h
Battery life (max)12.0 h20.0 h

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Ultimate Ears Megaboom