Product Comparison: Sony SRS-XB12 vs Ultimate Ears Wonderboom


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General Specifications
Brand
Sony
Ultimate Ears
Model
SRS-XB12
Wonderboom
Origin
China
China
About the product
Compact yet powerful, the SRS-XB12 portable wireless speaker features EXTRA BASS for deep, punchy sound and a battery life of up to 16 hours. It's also waterproof and dustproof for your peace of mind.
The Ultimate Ears wonderboom is a portable bluetooth speaker with a surprisingly big sound: It has a frequency range of 80 Hz to 20 kHz, producing sound that is clear, crisp and full of big, elegant bass.
Key Specs
Power output
5 W
40 W
Connection Type
Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth 4.1
Range
33 ft.
100 ft.
Battery Life
16 hour(s)
10 hour(s)
Dynamic Configuration
1 driver
4 drivers

Sony SRS-XB12

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom

What customers say about "Key Specs"
Sony SRS-XB12 Portable Waterproof Wireless Speaker
  • Superb sound quality very nice bass for such a small speaker.
  • Straight out of the box turn it on and it connected to my Iphone really easy.
  • The sound quality is really better than I expected. Really clear. Base is great.
  • The sound quality is brilliant for its size.
  • I am disappointed with the sound quality: I think it has too much bass, and the high pitched sounds are muffled.
Ultimate Ears Wonderboom Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
  • Really quite excellent. The 360-degrees sound is amazing.
  • The clarity is astounding, and the build quality is unrivalled.
  • The sound quality is amazing when you consider the price.
  • The sound quality is relatively good for a portable Bluetooth speaker.
  • It's absolutely superb. It gives out a super sound which is clear and crisp.
Size & Weight
Color
Black
Black
Height
3.63 in.
4 in.
Width
3 in.
3.68 in.
Depth
3 in.
3.68 in.
Weight
0.54 lbs.
0.93 lbs.

Sony SRS-XB12

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom

What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Sony SRS-XB12 Portable Waterproof Wireless Speaker
  • I like that this speaker is compact, lightweight and pairs instantly with my iPhone 8.
  • It is really quite compact, yet the sound that comes out of it defies belief.
  • The item is small and compact and has a suitable wrist strap to carry around or attach to a bag.
  • Very compact and easy to charge and pair to my phone.
  • Great compact product. Battery lasts forever.
Ultimate Ears Wonderboom Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
  • Sound quality is okay for a compact speaker.
  • The compact size makes it perfect for holidays.
  • Good sound quality, good volume. Easy to carry. Amazing size and weight.
  • Awesome bit of kit. Very compact. For its size, the sound is impressive.
  • Very compact idea for travel and use in the bathroom.
Features
Controls
Buttons
Buttons
Material
Rubber / Plastic
Plastic
Display Type
No
No
Battery Type
Lithium-ion polymer
Lithium-ion polymer
Supported Systems
Smartphones / Tablets, PC, TV
Smartphones / Tablets, PC, TV
Hand Strap
Yes
Yes
Protection
IP67 waterproof, IP67 dustproof
IPX7 waterproof
Accessories Included
Strap, Micro USB cable
Micro USB cable
Extras
EXTRA BASS, Small and light design, Multiple Sync
360-degree sound technology, Easy button control
What customers say about "Features"
Sony SRS-XB12 Portable Waterproof Wireless Speaker
  • Really great quality. Solid and compact construction.
  • Superb option to work in stereo mode wirelessly with the second speaker.
  • It's waterproof and dustproof, making it perfect for my needs.
  • The battery life is excellent. Claims to have a 16 hour battery life and it lives up to that claim.
  • Sound quality, build quality and battery life are excellent.
Ultimate Ears Wonderboom Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
  • It feels sturdy and solid, definitely like something worth the price tag.
  • The volume of the device is pretty loud.
  • Excellent connectivity with a bluetooth range of around 100 feet.
  • Wonderboom is great, the battery life is very good, lasting around 8-10 hours depending on how loud you use it.
  • Easy to connect, lasts for hours and I will be buying another. Has great waterproof.
Interfaces
AUX In
Yes
No
Ethernet Port
No
No
Micro USB
Yes
Yes
USB
No
No
Lightning Port
No
No
NFC
No
No
Card Slot
No
No
What customers say about "Interfaces"
Sony SRS-XB12 Portable Waterproof Wireless Speaker
  • Rubberized and well-secured input ports.
  • It's a nice compact speaker with good ports.
  • Covered aux and charging points so no ugly ports on display.
  • The charging port is located in a tight spot under the rubber flap and Micro-USB cables with thicker housing may not go all the way in and may not supply the necessary charge.
Ultimate Ears Wonderboom Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
  • Very easy to connect to, charge and use. Amazing port.
  • The charging port is behind a waterproof door in the base.
  • The charging port is easily accessible.
  • An excellent charging connector and is conveniently located.
  • The charger port is really poor to get the charger in and out of.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
2 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
MSRP
59.99 $

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