Short answer: the Sony SRS-XB13 for better sound quality, the Xiaomi Sound Pocket for the lower price. The Sony SRS-XB13 ranks #34 of 47 small speakers at $69.94. The Xiaomi Sound Pocket ranks #45 at $22.99, $46.95 cheaper.
What the Sony SRS-XB13 gets right: Long battery life (~16 hours). IP67 rated. Compact with a removable strap for hanging on a bag/bike. The tradeoff: Not much bass. Muddy sounding.
What the Xiaomi Sound Pocket offers: 5W output, IP67 waterproof, 10-hour battery life, compact 200g ultra-portable design, Bluetooth 5.4 with TWS stereo pairing, built-in microphone, USB-C charging, 3.6-inch form factor. The catch: Bass light, vocals harsh above ~80% volume, vibrates/walks on hard surfaces at higher volume when upright, slow 3-hour charge.
Buy the Sony SRS-XB13 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Xiaomi Sound Pocket if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Xiaomi Sound Pocket. It ranks near the bottom of the 47 small speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
If battery life is a priority, the Sony SRS-XB13 is rated for 16 hours versus 10 hours for the Xiaomi Sound Pocket.
Specifications Side By Side
| Sony SRS-XB13 | Xiaomi Sound Pocket | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.94 Discontinued | $22.99 |
| Ranked | #34 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #45 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 88Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 88dB | - |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs / 255 g | 0.4 lbs / 200 g |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | - |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.4 |
| Charging Time | 4.5 hours | - |
| Drivers | 46mm | Full-range driver + passive radiator |
| Output Power | 5W | 5W |
| Dimensions | 3" x 3.7"H (76 x 95 mm) (diameter) | 3.6" x 2.9" x 1.7" (90.8 x 74.4 x 42.6 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Capacity | - | 1000mAh |
| Frequency Response | - | 100Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Sony SRS-XB13: $69.94 Discontinued Amazon
Pros: Long battery life (~16 hours). IP67 rated. Compact with a removable strap for hanging on a bag/bike. USB-C charging.
Cons: Not much bass. Muddy sounding. Discontinued.
Full Sony SRS-XB13 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 88Hz |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 4.5 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 3" x 3.7"H (76 x 95 mm) (diameter) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 46mm |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 88dB |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Output Power | 5W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs / 255 g |
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Xiaomi Sound Pocket: $22.99 Amazon Aliexpress
Pros: 5W output, IP67 waterproof, 10-hour battery life, compact 200g ultra-portable design, Bluetooth 5.4 with TWS stereo pairing, built-in microphone, USB-C charging, 3.6-inch form factor
Cons: Bass light, vocals harsh above ~80% volume, vibrates/walks on hard surfaces at higher volume when upright, slow 3-hour charge
Full Xiaomi Sound Pocket review and specifications →
| Aux Input | No |
|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 1000mAh |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 3.6" x 2.9" x 1.7" (90.8 x 74.4 x 42.6 mm) |
| Drivers | Full-range driver + passive radiator |
| Frequency Response | 100Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Output Power | 5W |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 lbs / 200 g |
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