Short answer: the Sony SRS-XV500, if you are buying new. The Sony SRS-XP500 ranks higher than the Soundboks Mix (#15 vs #34 of 51 party speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the Sony SRS-XV500, is rated 4.0/5 at $315.99 and is still sold new.
The Soundboks Mix is the longer-running, tougher choice. A rugged, weatherproof party speaker with a swappable battery that runs all day at mid volume and fast USB-C charging. It is rated for 40 hours of battery against 20 for the Sony SRS-XP500. It is rated IP65, while the Sony SRS-XP500 has no water resistance. The catch: Doesn’t have as deep of bass as higher-ranked speakers, and can sound somewhat bright in the treble.
The Sony SRS-XP500 is the better-sounding choice. A smaller party speaker with balanced, punchy sound, a long battery, splash resistance, and a mic input for karaoke. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Soundboks Mix lacks. The tradeoff: Not as loud and bass not as deep as a JBL Partybox 100 or JBL Partybox 110.
Buy the Sony SRS-XV500, the replacement for the discontinued Sony SRS-XP500; it is rated higher for sound quality than the Soundboks Mix.
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A rugged, weatherproof party speaker with a swappable battery that runs all day at mid volume and fast USB-C charging.
A smaller party speaker with balanced, punchy sound, a long battery, splash resistance, and a mic input for karaoke.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundboks Mix | Sony SRS-XP500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $549.99 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #34 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #15 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 19.1” x 13.5” x 10.9” (484 x 342 x 276 mm) | 10.8” x 22.5” x 11.6” (275 x 572 x 295 mm) |
| Drivers | 10” woofer, 1.2” tweeter | 2x 140mm woofers + 2x 50mm tweeters |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| IP Rating | IP65 | None |
| Maximum SPL | 121dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (TeamUp, up to 5 speakers) | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | No | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | No |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Weight | 21.4 lbs (9.7 kg) | 24.7 lbs (11.2 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 72W | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (additional codecs unverified) | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 42Hz |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hours |
| Guitar Input | - | Yes |
| Microphone Input | - | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| Strap | - | No |
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