Short answer: the Sonos Play if sound quality matters most, the Sony SRS-XE200 if price matters most. The Sonos Play ranks #56 of 179 medium speakers, rated 3.5/5, at $299. The Sony SRS-XE200 ranks #146, rated 2.5/5, at $69.99, $229.01 cheaper.
The Sonos Play is the better-sounding, longer-running pick. A Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with wide stereo sound, a long lasting swappable battery, waterproofing and full Sonos multiroom support. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 16 for the Sony SRS-XE200. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Sony SRS-XE200 lacks. The catch: Bass distorts noticeably on bass-heavy tracks at default settings, and the distortion persists even after enabling Trueplay tuning and manually pulling bass back in the app.
The Sony SRS-XE200 is the lighter pick. A waterproof speaker with simple dedicated buttons, fast charging, and a shape that can prop up a phone or tablet. At 1.8 lbs (800 g) it weighs much less than the Sonos Play at 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg). It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the Sonos Play lacks. It links with other speakers (Party Connect up to 100 speakers), which the Sonos Play cannot. The catch: Sounds hollow.
Buy the Sonos Play when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the Sony SRS-XE200 when the price outweighs sound quality instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Play | Sony SRS-XE200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.00 | $69.99 |
| Ranked | #56 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #146 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Sony | Music Center app) |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) | - |
| Dimensions | 7.6” x 4.4” x 3” (192.3 x 112.5 x 76.7 mm) | 3.5” x 8.2” x 3.7” (90 x 208 x 94 mm) |
| Drivers | mid-woofer, 2x angled tweeters | 1x 42x51mm full-range + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | No | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) | 1.8 lbs (800 g) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Amplifier Power | - | 10W |
| Strap | - | Yes (included strap) |
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