Short answer: the Beats Pill 2024. It ranks #78 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.3/5, at $99.95. The Sony SRS-XE200 ranks #146, rated 2.5/5, at $69.99, $29.96 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The Beats Pill 2024 is the better-sounding, longer-running pick. A compact waterproof speaker with long battery life, fast charging, a power bank port and stereo pairing. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 16 for the Sony SRS-XE200. The catch: Boosted upper bass, somewhat thuddy.
The case for the Sony SRS-XE200: A waterproof speaker with simple dedicated buttons, fast charging, and a shape that can prop up a phone or tablet. It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the Beats Pill 2024 lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Beats Pill 2024. Watch for: Sounds hollow.
Buy the Beats Pill 2024. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $29.96 you would save on the Sony SRS-XE200 does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Beats Pill 2024 | Sony SRS-XE200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.95 | $69.99 |
| Ranked | #78 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #146 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Sony | Music Center app) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~56Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (680 g) | 1.8 lbs (800 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 8.6” x 2.8” x 2.8” (219 x 71 x 70 mm) | 3.5” x 8.2” x 3.7” (90 x 208 x 94 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x drivers with dual passive radiators | 1x 42x51mm full-range + 2x passive radiators |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Strap | Yes (lanyard) | Yes (included strap) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 10W |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) |
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