Short answer: the Soundcore Select 4 Go. It ranks #23 of 47 small speakers by sound quality at $19.39; the Sony SRS-XB13 ranks #34 and costs $69.94, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The case for the Soundcore Select 4 Go: Quite inexpensive for what you get. The tradeoff: Not as deep of bass as higher ranked speakers.
What the Sony SRS-XB13 offers: Long battery life (~16 hours). Watch for: Not much bass.
Buy the Soundcore Select 4 Go. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Sony SRS-XB13 and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Select 4 Go | Sony SRS-XB13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.39 | $69.94 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #23 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #34 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs / 265 g | 0.6 lbs / 255 g |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 4.2 |
| Frequency Response | 90Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Dimensions | 4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9" (121 x 83 x 48.5 mm) | 3" x 3.7"H (76 x 95 mm) (diameter) |
| Charging Time | 4 hours | 4.5 hours |
| Drivers | 1.75" (44mm) full range | 46mm |
| Output Power | 5W | 5W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 88Hz |
| Max Volume | - | 88dB |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Soundcore Select 4 Go: $19.39 Aliexpress Amazon Bhphotovideo
Pros: Quite inexpensive for what you get
Cons: Not as deep of bass as higher ranked speakers. Doesn’t get very loud before sound quality drops; some sibilance on snare/stick transients. No built-in mic; playback is mono unless you buy a second unit.
Full Soundcore Select 4 Go review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 4 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9" (121 x 83 x 48.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 1.75" (44mm) full range |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 90Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 5W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs / 265 g |
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Sony SRS-XB13: $69.94 Discontinued Amazon
Pros: Long battery life (~16 hours). IP67 rated. Compact with a removable strap for hanging on a bag/bike. USB-C charging.
Cons: Not much bass. Muddy sounding. Discontinued.
Full Sony SRS-XB13 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 88Hz |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 4.5 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 3" x 3.7"H (76 x 95 mm) (diameter) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 46mm |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 88dB |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Output Power | 5W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs / 255 g |
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