Short answer: the Sony SRS-XE200, though neither ranks well in its class. It ranks #143 of 175 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 2.5/5, at $99.99; the Walla Sound Boom+ ranks #158, rated 2.3/5, at $99.99. The price gap is small enough that the sound-quality ranking should decide it. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 175 medium speakers; for better sound, the EarFun Uboom L ranks #2 at $49.79.
The Sony SRS-XE200 is the longer-running, lighter pick. IP67 rated with dedicated per-function buttons. It is rated for 16 hours of battery against 8 for the Walla Sound Boom+. At 1.8 lbs (800 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Walla Sound Boom+ at 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg). It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Walla Sound Boom+. Watch for: Sounds hollow.
The case for the Walla Sound Boom+: IP67 waterproof with Bluetooth 6.0, a woofer and tweeter layout with passive radiators, a pulsing LED light strip, speakerphone, USB drive playback and one button TWS stereo pairing with a second unit. The tradeoff: No measurements and only brand supplied or promotional reviews, so its rating is estimated.
Buy the Sony SRS-XE200. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Walla Sound Boom+ at the same price, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
About the ratings: the Walla Sound Boom+’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 2.0 to 2.7, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
Still deciding? The full Portable Bluetooth rankings cover every ranked option.
Specifications Side By Side
| Sony SRS-XE200 | Walla Sound Boom+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $99.99 |
| Ranked | #143 of 175 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #158 of 175 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers Estimated |
| Amplifier Power | 10W | 20W |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs (800 g) | 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | - |
| Dimensions | 3.5” x 8.2” x 3.7” (90 x 208 x 94 mm) | - |
| Drivers | 1x 42x51mm full-range + 2x passive radiators | 1x 44x80mm woofer, 1x 36mm tweeter, 2x passive radiators |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| App | Yes (Sony | Music Center app) | No |
| Aux Input | No | - |
| Strap | Yes (included strap) | - |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| USB Playback | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Sony SRS-XE200: $99.99 Amazon $99.99 eBay
Newer model: the Sony ULT Field 1, ranked higher, rated 3.1/5, released Apr 2024. It drops LDAC. Battery life goes from 16 to 12 hours.
Older models: the Sony XB23 (ranked higher, rated 3.3/5), the Sony SRS-XB20 (ranked higher, rated 2.8/5) and the Sony SRS-XB21 (ranked higher, rated 2.7/5). See every Sony XB and ULT generation.
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 Sony XB33.
Full Sony SRS-XE200 review and specifications →
| Released | Jul 2022 (4 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 10W |
| App | Yes (Sony | Music Center app) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| 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 |
| Strap | Yes (included strap) |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs (800 g) |
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Walla Sound Boom+: $99.99 Estimated Walla Sound $99.99 eBay
Pros: IP67 waterproof with Bluetooth 6.0, a woofer and tweeter layout with passive radiators, a pulsing LED light strip, speakerphone, USB drive playback and one button TWS stereo pairing with a second unit.
Cons: No measurements and only brand supplied or promotional reviews, so its rating is estimated. Rated for only 8 hours, sold mainly through its own heavily discounted ad driven store at $100, and it costs about twice as much as the EarFun Uboom L, which sounds far better.
Full Walla Sound Boom+ review and specifications →
| Released | 2026 (this year) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 20W |
| App | No |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 44x80mm woofer, 1x 36mm tweeter, 2x passive radiators |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Lights | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) |
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