Short answer: the Soundcore Flare 2 for better sound quality, the Sony SRS-XE200 for the lower price. The Soundcore Flare 2 ranks #104 of 135 medium speakers at $80. The Sony SRS-XE200 ranks #110 at $69.99, $10.01 cheaper.
What the Soundcore Flare 2 offers: Try Alan Ross’s EQ for it Watch for: Rolled off treble.
What the Sony SRS-XE200 offers: IP67 rated with dedicated per-function buttons. Watch for: Sounds hollow.
Buy the Soundcore Flare 2 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Sony SRS-XE200 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 135 medium speakers instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Flare 2 | Sony SRS-XE200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80 | $69.99 |
| Ranked | #104 of 135 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #110 of 135 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth Latency | 80ms | - |
| Max Volume | 99dB | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 600 g | 1.8 lbs / 800 g |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Drivers | 2x full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators | 1x 42x51mm full-range + 2x passive radiators |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Output Power | 20W | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Dimensions | - | 3.5" x 8.2" x 3.7" (90 x 208 x 94 mm) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Soundcore Flare 2: $80 Amazon
Pros: Try Alan Ross’s EQ for it
Cons: Rolled off treble. Thuddy bass. Not technically a 360 speaker, only front and rear.
Full Soundcore Flare 2 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 80ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Drivers | 2x full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 99dB |
| Output Power | 20W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 600 g |
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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 |
| 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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