Short answer: the Sony SRS-XE300 on price, the Yamaha True X Speaker 1A for its extra role, though neither ranks well in its class. The Yamaha doubles as a wireless surround speaker for True X soundbars or a standalone via Solo mode and costs $52.29 more, but its bass is not very deep and an upper mids peak makes voices sibilant. The XE300 is IP67 rated, though it sounds muffled with not very deep bass. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 151 medium speakers, and the Earfun Uboom L, ranked #1 at $49.79, is a better place to start if sound quality matters.
Buy the Yamaha True X Speaker 1A if you want one new; the Sony SRS-XE300 is discontinued, so only look for it used.
If battery life is a priority, the Sony SRS-XE300 is rated for 24 hours versus 12 hours for the Yamaha True X Speaker 1A.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony SRS-XE300 | Yamaha True X Speaker 1A | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $97.71 Discontinued | $150 |
| Ranked | #104 of 151 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #107 of 151 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Weight | 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) | 1.1 lbs (500 g) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Dimensions | 9.4” x 4.1” x 4.7” (238 x 105 x 119 mm) | 4.1” x 3.5” x 3.5” (105 x 90 x 90 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 49x71mm X-Balanced speaker units + 2x passive radiators | 1x 55mm (2.2”) full-range driver + 2x passive radiators |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| App | Yes (Sony Music Center) | No |
| EQ | Yes (via app) | No |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 16W | 10W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Sony SRS-XE300: $97.71 Discontinued Amazon eBay
Newer model: the Sony ULT Field 3, ranked higher, rated 3.4/5.
Pros: IP67 rated. Orientation-aware playback switches to stereo when laid flat. Party Connect links up to 100 speakers; fast charging (10 min charge = ~70 min playback).
Cons: Muffled sounding, not very deep bass. Hollow sounding. Worse than a XB43. Discontinued.
Full Sony SRS-XE300 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 16W |
|---|---|
| App | Yes (Sony Music Center) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 9.4” x 4.1” x 4.7” (238 x 105 x 119 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 49x71mm X-Balanced speaker units + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (via app) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) |
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Yamaha True X Speaker 1A: $150 Amazon eBay
Pros: Doubles as a wireless surround speaker for Yamaha True X soundbars, or a standalone speaker via ‘Solo’ mode. IP67 rated. Clear Voice technology boosts dialogue clarity.
Cons: Not very deep bass, upper mids peak that makes voices sibilant
Full Yamaha True X Speaker 1A review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 10W |
|---|---|
| App | No |
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4.1” x 3.5” x 3.5” (105 x 90 x 90 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 55mm (2.2”) full-range driver + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 1.1 lbs (500 g) |
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