Short answer: the Sony SRS-XB43 on battery, the Mee Audio PartySPKR on inputs and lights. The PartySPKR delivers 60W RMS stereo, 8 LED light modes and Party Mode for over 1000 speakers, but its bass isn’t very deep and its roughly 12 hour battery is among the worst in the category. The XB43 is IPX7 rated with up to 24 hours (14 with the lights on), though it isn’t as loud as others and turns itself down at max volume. The Sony SRS-XB43 is discontinued; its replacement is the Sony ULT Field 5.
Buy the Mee Audio PartySPKR. It is rated higher for sound quality; the Sony SRS-XB43 is no longer sold new.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony SRS-XB43 | Mee Audio PartySPKR | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $150 Discontinued | $169.99 |
| Ranked | #60 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #32 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | ~50Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 85ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) | Yes (Multi-Link) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/1A) | No |
| Weight | 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) | 6.3 lbs (2850 g) |
| App | Yes (Sony Music Center App) | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes (Bass Boost, Vocal Boost, Dynamic) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX6 |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 12.8” x 4.8” x 4.6” (325 x 123 x 117 mm) | 7.5” x 6” x 14.5” (191 x 152 x 368 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 32W RMS | 60W |
| Drivers | 63mm woofer + 12.5mm tweeter + passive radiators | 2x woofers, 2x tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | - | No |
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