Short answer: both are discontinued, so this only matters if you are buying used. Used, the Huawei Sound Joy is the better pick: it ranks #40 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality (rated 3.8/5), against #133 (rated 2.6/5) for the Sony SRS-XB30. If you want one new, the Huawei Sound Joy 2 replaces the Huawei Sound Joy and is rated 3.5/5 at $154.73.
The Huawei Sound Joy is the better-sounding, lighter pick. A waterproof speaker with a separate tweeter, long battery life and good loudness, with a Devialet mode for its best sound. At 1.5 lbs (680 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Sony SRS-XB30 at 2.2 lbs (1 kg). It is rated IP67 against IPX5 for the Sony SRS-XB30. It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. Watch for: Boosted treble, not quite as deep of bass as a JBL Charge 5.
Why pick the Sony SRS-XB30: A splash resistant Sony speaker with LDAC, a power bank output, a long rated battery and Party Chain linking, now discontinued. It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the Huawei Sound Joy lacks. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Huawei Sound Joy lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Huawei Sound Joy. The tradeoff: Independent lab listening rates music fidelity only fair: bass has impact but is boomy and lacks the deepest notes, while the midrange can sound hazy, muffled and grainy.
Buy the Huawei Sound Joy only if you find one used in good condition; both are discontinued, and it is the better rated of the two. For a new speaker, buy the Huawei Sound Joy 2, which replaces the Huawei Sound Joy.
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A waterproof speaker with a separate tweeter, long battery life and good loudness, with a Devialet mode for its best sound.
A splash resistant Sony speaker with LDAC, a power bank output, a long rated battery and Party Chain linking, now discontinued.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Huawei Sound Joy | Sony SRS-XB30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $180 Discontinued | $199 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #40 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #133 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 95dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (680 g) | 2.2 lbs (1000 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 4.2 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (3 microphones) | Yes |
| Dimensions | 8” x 2.9” (202 x 73 mm) (height x width) | 9” x 3.2” x 3.4” (228 x 82 x 86 mm) |
| App | Yes | Yes (Sony Music Center) |
| EQ | Yes (with G-sensor orientation switching) | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX5 |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V/2A, 9V/2A, 10V/4A) | Micro USB |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | 30W total (20W + 10W) | 20W |
| Drivers | 1x 50x75mm racetrack woofer (20W) + 1x 19mm silk dome tweeter + 2x passive radiators | 2x 48mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Partychain up to 100 speakers) |
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