Short answer: the DBSONO X-Blast F37. It ranks #90 of 135 medium speakers by sound quality; the Sony SRS-XE300 ranks #91.
What the DBSONO X-Blast F37 offers: 25W woofer + 10W tweeter + rear passive radiator. Watch for: Very recessed lower mids, peaky upper mids, just not a great frequency response overall.
What the Sony SRS-XE300 offers: IP67 rated. Watch for: Muffled sounding, not very deep bass.
Buy the DBSONO X-Blast F37 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Sony SRS-XE300 if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| DBSONO X-Blast F37 | Sony SRS-XE300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | - | $137 |
| Ranked | #90 of 135 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #91 of 135 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 49Hz | - |
| IP Rating | IPX5 | IP67 |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| Drivers | 25W woofer, 10W tweeter, passive radiator | 2x 49x71mm X-Balanced speaker units + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 100Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Output Power | 35W | 16W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | - | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) |
| Weight | - | 2.9 lbs / 1.3 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Dimensions | - | 9.4" x 4.1" x 4.7" (238 x 105 x 119 mm) |
| App | - | Yes (Sony Music Center) |
| EQ | - | Yes (via app) |
| Built in Microphone | - | Yes |
| Stereo | - | Yes |
| Power Input | - | USB-C |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Aux Input | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
DBSONO X-Blast F37
Pros: 25W woofer + 10W tweeter + rear passive radiator. Bluetooth 6.0 with a 30m range and TWS stereo pairing. IPX5 water resistance.
Cons: Very recessed lower mids, peaky upper mids, just not a great frequency response overall.
Full DBSONO X-Blast F37 review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 49Hz |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Drivers | 25W woofer, 10W tweeter, passive radiator |
| Frequency Response | 100Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX5 |
| Output Power | 35W |
| TWS | Yes |
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Sony SRS-XE300: $137 Amazon
Pros: IP67 rated. Orientation-aware playback switches to stereo when laid flat. Party Connect links up to 100 speakers; fast charging (10 min charge = ~70 min playback).
Cons: Muffled sounding, not very deep bass. Hollow sounding. Worse than a XB43
Full Sony SRS-XE300 review and specifications →
| App | Yes (Sony Music Center) |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 9.4" x 4.1" x 4.7" (238 x 105 x 119 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 49x71mm X-Balanced speaker units + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (via app) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Output Power | 16W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 2.9 lbs / 1.3 kg |
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