Short answer: the Sony ULT Field 5, if you are buying new. The Sony SRS-XB43 ranks higher than the DALI Katch G2 (#57 vs #84 of 105 large speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the Sony ULT Field 5, is rated 3.5/5 at $348 and is still sold new.
Buy the Sony ULT Field 5, the replacement for the discontinued Sony SRS-XB43; it is rated higher for sound quality than the DALI Katch G2.
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A slim 1.1 kg stereo speaker with IPX7 waterproofing, a 30-hour battery, aptX HD Bluetooth and a USB power bank output.
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An IP67 waterproof party speaker with full, warm sound, deep Extra Bass from twin passive radiators and up to 24 hours of battery.
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Specifications Side By Side
| DALI Katch G2 | Sony SRS-XB43 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $750.00 | $150 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #84 of 105 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #57 of 105 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Charging Time | 2 hours | - |
| Weight | 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) | 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) |
| App | No | Yes (Sony Music Center App) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes (3 band) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB) | Yes (USB-A, 5V/1A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Drivers | 2x 89mm woofers, 2x 21mm tweeters | 63mm woofer + 12.5mm tweeter + passive radiators |
| Dimensions | 10.6” x 5.4” x 1.9” (269 x 138 x 47 mm) | 12.8” x 4.8” x 4.6” (325 x 123 x 117 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 49Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 50W RMS | 32W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 53Hz |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 85ms |
| Maximum SPL | - | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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