Short answer: the Xiaomi Sound Party. It ranks #20 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.1/5, at $135.84. The Sony SRS-XE200 ranks #146, rated 2.5/5, at $69.99, $65.85 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Xiaomi Sound Party is the better-sounding, longer-running pick. A versatile outdoor speaker with warm, balanced sound, fully waterproof build, long battery life, a phone charging port and a handy retractable handle. It is rated for 26 hours of battery against 16 for the Sony SRS-XE200. Watch for: The sound evidence is mixed rather than universally glowing.
The Sony SRS-XE200 is the lighter option. A waterproof speaker with simple dedicated buttons, fast charging, and a shape that can prop up a phone or tablet. At 1.8 lbs (800 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Xiaomi Sound Party at 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg). It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the Xiaomi Sound Party lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Xiaomi Sound Party. Watch for: Sounds hollow.
Buy the Xiaomi Sound Party. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $65.85 with the Sony SRS-XE200 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Xiaomi Sound Party | Sony SRS-XE200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $135.84 | $69.99 |
| Ranked | #20 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #146 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Sony | Music Center app) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect, up to 100 speakers) | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) | - |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 10” x 3.6” x 3.6” (255 x 92 x 92 mm) | 3.5” x 8.2” x 3.7” (90 x 208 x 94 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm woofers (35W total) + 2x 15mm tweeters | 1x 42x51mm full-range + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Maximum SPL | 102dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Weight | 2.6 lbs (1200 g) | 1.8 lbs (800 g) |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 10W |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/2A) | USB-C |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | Yes (included strap) |
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