Short answer: the Sony SRS-XE200 for better sound quality, the Doss E-Go II for the lower price. The Sony SRS-XE200 ranks #111 of 136 medium speakers at $69.99. The Doss E-Go II ranks #113 at $33.90, $36.09 cheaper.
On the Sony SRS-XE200 side: IP67 rated with dedicated per-function buttons. Set against that: Sounds hollow.
The case for the Doss E-Go II: Very portable (water bottle sized), truly waterproof (IPX6), 12-hour battery life, excellent value for money, fast Bluetooth pairing. The tradeoff: Horribly bad unless turned up, still not great.
Buy the Sony SRS-XE200 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Doss E-Go II if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 136 medium speakers instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Sony SRS-XE200 | Doss E-Go II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.99 | $33.90 |
| Ranked | #111 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #113 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs / 800 g | 0.9 lbs / 399 g |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX6 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | - |
| Dimensions | 3.5" x 8.2" x 3.7" (90 x 208 x 94 mm) | 7.8" x 2.5" x 2" (198 x 63 x 51 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 42x51mm full-range + 2x passive radiators | 2x 6W full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator |
| TWS | Yes | - |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | - | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 120Hz |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Output Power | - | 12W |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Sony SRS-XE200: $69.99 Amazon
Pros: IP67 rated with dedicated per-function buttons. Can prop up a phone/tablet as a stand. Fast charging (10 min charge = ~70 min playback); Stamina mode extends battery when low.
Cons: Sounds hollow. Very muffled. Rolled off treble, weird midrange boost, just not great overall. Worse than a XB33.
Full Sony SRS-XE200 review and specifications →
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 3.5" x 8.2" x 3.7" (90 x 208 x 94 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 42x51mm full-range + 2x passive radiators |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs / 800 g |
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Doss E-Go II: $33.90 Amazon
Pros: Very portable (water bottle sized), truly waterproof (IPX6), 12-hour battery life, excellent value for money, fast Bluetooth pairing
Cons: Horribly bad unless turned up, still not great
Full Doss E-Go II review and specifications →
| Aux Input | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 120Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.8" x 2.5" x 2" (198 x 63 x 51 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 6W full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator |
| IP Rating | IPX6 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 12W |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| Stereo | Yes |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs / 399 g |
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