Short answer: the Sonos Roam 2. It ranks #94 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.2/5, at $178. The Sony SRS-XE200 ranks #146, rated 2.5/5, at $69.99, $108.01 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The Sonos Roam 2 is the better-sounding, lighter pick. A small Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker with water resistance, Alexa built in and Sonos multiroom support. At 0.9 lbs (429 g) it weighs much less than the Sony SRS-XE200 at 1.8 lbs (800 g). Watch for: Exact same sound quality as the original Sonos Roam.
The Sony SRS-XE200 is the longer-running, tougher choice. A waterproof speaker with simple dedicated buttons, fast charging, and a shape that can prop up a phone or tablet. It is rated for 16 hours of battery against 10 for the Sonos Roam 2. It is rated IP67 against IPX5 for the Sonos Roam 2. It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the Sonos Roam 2 lacks. The tradeoff: Sounds hollow.
Buy the Sonos Roam 2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $108.01 you would save on the Sony SRS-XE200 does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Roam 2 | Sony SRS-XE200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $178.00 | $69.99 |
| Ranked | #94 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #146 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 63Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs (429 g) | 1.8 lbs (800 g) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 2.4” x 6.6” x 2.4” (62 x 168 x 60 mm) | 3.5” x 8.2” x 3.7” (90 x 208 x 94 mm) |
| App | Sonos S2 App | Yes (Sony | Music Center app) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) | - |
| EQ | Yes (via app, limited in Bluetooth mode) | - |
| Drivers | 1x ~45mm racetrack mid-woofer + 1x tweeter + 2x passive radiators | 1x 42x51mm full-range + 2x passive radiators |
| IP Rating | IPX5 | IP67 |
| Maximum SPL | 95dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Strap | No | Yes (included strap) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 10W |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) |
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