These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The JBL Grip ranks #98 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $69.95; the Sony SRS-XB100 ranks #43 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $63.
Neither leads on sound quality. The Grip lacks deeper bass and clarity, with rolled off highs and a wavy midrange. The XB100 has little bass and sounds much like the older XB13. Both are rated low within their classes, so pick on features.
The Grip is the bigger speaker, a medium at 0.8 lbs (385 g) with 16W, IP68, a 7-band app EQ, Auracast linking and an ambient light on the back. It lasts a claimed 14 hours.
The XB100 is the smaller one, at 0.6 lbs (274 g) with a strap for bags and gear, IP67, a built-in microphone for calls, AAC and about 17 hours of real world battery. It has no EQ.
If sound matters, both classes have far better options. See the small and medium rankings.
Buy the JBL Grip at $69.95 for a medium speaker, or the Sony SRS-XB100 at $63 for a small speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Grip | Sony SRS-XB100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.95 | $63.00 |
| Ranked | #98 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #43 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~68Hz | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | No |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs (385 g) | 0.6 lbs (274 g) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Drivers | 1x 43x80mm fullrange | 46mm |
| Dimensions | 2.5” x 6” x 2.6” (64 x 152 x 65 mm) | 3” x 3.7” (76 x 95 mm) (diameter x height) |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 16W | 2.5W |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Strap | Yes (strap) | Yes (detachable strap) |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| Charging Time | - | 4.5 hours |
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