Short answer: the Boat Stone 190/193, though neither ranks well in its class. Both are rated 2.9/5 for sound quality (#34 and #35 of 49 small speakers), and the Boat Stone 190/193 costs $39 against $63 for the Sony SRS-XB100, with sound quality a draw, the lower price decides it. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 49 small speakers; for better sound, the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 ranks #1 at $49.99.
What the Sony SRS-XB100 does well: Long real-world battery life (~17 hours in testing). The catch: Not much bass.
The case for the Boat Stone 190/193: Quite light for the performance. The catch: Not much bass, mids slightly boosted, highs a little rolled off.Same hardware as the Monster Bluetooth Speaker and Dayton Audio Boost Mini.
Buy the Boat Stone 190/193. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $24 less than the Sony SRS-XB100.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony SRS-XB100 | Boat Stone 190/193 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $63.00 | $39 |
| Ranked | #35 of 49 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #34 of 49 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 6.5 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (274 g) | 0.4 lbs (185 g) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Drivers | 46mm | 52mm |
| Dimensions | 3” x 3.7” (76 x 95 mm) (diameter x height) | 4.1” x 4.1” x 2.6” (105 x 105 x 67 mm) |
| Charging Time | 4.5 hours | 1.5 hours |
| Amplifier Power | 2.5W | 5W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 95Hz |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Frequency Response | - | 70Hz - 70kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Sony SRS-XB100: $63.00 Amazon eBay
Older models: the Sony SRS-XB13 (ranked lower, rated 2.8/5) and the Sony SRS-XB12 (ranked lower, rated 2.5/5).
Pros: Long real-world battery life (~17 hours in testing). IP67 rated and pocketable at 267g, with a clip for bags/gear. Can stereo-pair two units.
Cons: Not much bass. Seems pretty much the same as the XB13, maybe a teeny bit deeper bass and a little less muddy.
Full Sony SRS-XB100 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 2.5W |
|---|---|
| App | No |
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 4.5 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 3” x 3.7” (76 x 95 mm) (diameter x height) |
| Drivers | 46mm |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (274 g) |
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Boat Stone 190/193: $39 Amazon eBay
Pros: Quite light for the performance. Measured bass extension of 95Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Not much bass, mids slightly boosted, highs a little rolled off.Same hardware as the Monster Bluetooth Speaker and Dayton Audio Boost Mini
Full Boat Stone 190/193 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 5W |
|---|---|
| App | No |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 95Hz |
| Battery Life | 6.5 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4.1” x 4.1” x 2.6” (105 x 105 x 67 mm) |
| Drivers | 52mm |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 70kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 lbs (185 g) |
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- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
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