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Bose SoundLink Flex vs Sony SRS-XE300
Bose SoundLink Flex
Sony SRS-XE300
Why is Bose SoundLink Flex better than Sony SRS-XE300?
- 67.14% less body volume?
977.25cm³vs2973.81cm³ - 710g lighter?
590gvs1.3kg - 146.6mm shorter?
91.4mmvs238mm - 65.7mm thinner?
53.3mmvs119mm
Why is Sony SRS-XE300 better than Bose SoundLink Flex?
- 1 more drivers?
2vs1 - Has an AUX input?
- 1 newer Bluetooth version?
5.2vs4.2 - 12h longer battery life?
24hvs12h - 2h shorter charge time?
2hvs4h - Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack?
- 21m greater wireless connectivity range?
30mvs9m - Has a 3.5mm male connector?
Price comparison
Bose SoundLink Flex
Buy used:
$122
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker, P...Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker, Portable Speaker with Microphone, Wireless Waterproof Speaker for Travel, Outdoor and Pool Use, Black | $149 | ||
| Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Portable S...Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Portable Speaker, Wireless Waterproof Speaker for Outdoor Travel - Stone Blue (Renewed) | $185 | ||
| Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Portable S...Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Portable Speaker, Wireless Waterproof Speaker for Outdoor Travel - Black (Renewed) | $145 | ||
| Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker, P...Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker, Portable Speaker with Microphone, Wireless Waterproof Speaker for Travel, Outdoor and Pool Use, Stone Blue | $149 | ||
| Bose SoundLink Flex Wireless Speaker (Bl...Bose SoundLink Flex Wireless Speaker (Black) | $149 | ||
| Bose SoundLink Flex Wireless Speaker (St...Bose SoundLink Flex Wireless Speaker (Stone Blue) | $149 | ||
| Bose SoundLink Flex Wireless Waterproof ...Bose SoundLink Flex Wireless Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker Stone Blue | $149 | ||
| Bose SoundLink Flex Wireless Waterproof ...Bose SoundLink Flex Wireless Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker Black | $149 | ||
Sony SRS-XE300
Buy used:
$120
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sony XE300 Portable Waterproof and Dustp...Sony XE300 Portable Waterproof and Dustproof Bluetooth Speaker - Black (Renewed) | $78 | ||
| Sony SRS-XE300 X-Series Wireless Portabl...Sony SRS-XE300 X-Series Wireless Portable-Bluetooth-Speaker, IP67 Waterproof, Dustproof and Shockproof with 24 Hour Battery, Blue- New (Renewed) | $90 | ||
| Sony SRS-XE300/H X-Series Portable Wirel...Sony SRS-XE300/H X-Series Portable Wireless Speaker with Water Protection and Built in Mic - Bluetooth 5.2 - IP67 - Light Gray (Renewed) | $125 | ||
| Sony SRS-XG300 X-Series Wireless Portabl...Sony SRS-XG300 X-Series Wireless Portable-Bluetooth Party-Speaker IP67 Waterproof and Dustproof with 25 Hour-Battery and Retractable Handle, Light Gray- New (Renewed) | $150 | ||
| Sony SRS-XE300 & SRS XB 33 Extra Bass Bl...Sony SRS-XE300 & SRS XB 33 Extra Bass Bluetooth Speakers | $200 | ||
| Sony - XE300/L Portable Waterproof and D...Sony - XE300/L Portable Waterproof and Dust proof Bluetooth Speaker (BLUE) XE300 | $89 | ||
| Sony SRSXE300 Portable Bluetooth Wireles...Sony SRSXE300 Portable Bluetooth Wireless Speaker, Black | $75 | ||
| Sony SRS-XE300 X-Series Portable Waterpr...Sony SRS-XE300 X-Series Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker | $198 | ||
| Sony SRS-XE300 Portable Bluetooth Speake...Sony SRS-XE300 Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Black) | $198 | ||
| Sony SRS-XE300 Wireless Portable BLUETOO...Sony SRS-XE300 Wireless Portable BLUETOOTH Speaker IP67 Water-resistant Dustproof and Shockproof Black | $198 | ||
User reviews
Overall rating
Features
Build quality
9.7/10
3 votes
8.0/10
3 votes
Sound quality
9.0/10
3 votes
8.0/10
3 votes
Design
9.3/10
3 votes
7.7/10
3 votes
Value for money
8.3/10
3 votes
8.0/10
3 votes
Portability
10.0/10
3 votes
7.7/10
3 votes
Design
The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
A speaker driver is an individual transducer that converts electrical energy to sound waves. More drivers may result in better sound quality.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.
Devices with neodymium magnets are lighter and more powerful than those which use ferrite magnets. They also have more bass and clear high notes.
There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.
The device comes with its own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation.
You can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
Sound quality
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
Devices with a subwoofer have a higher quality, deeper bass.
The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.
audio output power
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Bose SoundLink Flex)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony SRS-XE300)
Audio output power is based on the number of speakers and their power in watts. High audio output power results in loud, clear sounds.
A passive radiator is a type of driver (speaker) that doesn't have a voice coil and a magnet. The sound vibrations produced by a passive radiator depend on its mass and the size of its enclosure. It is usually used in combination with a woofer to produce deep bass tones.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
These microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.
Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Bose SoundLink Flex)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony SRS-XE300)
Signal-to-noise ratio is a measure that compares the level of a desired signal (meaningful information) to the level of background noise (unwanted signal), the bigger the less perceived noise.
Power
battery power
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Bose SoundLink Flex)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony SRS-XE300)
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.
The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
operating power consumption
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Bose SoundLink Flex)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony SRS-XE300)
How much power the device consumes when it's switched on.
annual power consumption
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Bose SoundLink Flex)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony SRS-XE300)
The more power per year a device consumes, the less energy efficient it is, making it more costly over time.
Connectivity
multipoint count
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Bose SoundLink Flex)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony SRS-XE300)
Multipoint allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Device supports fast Bluetooth pairing using NFC so it can communicate with other devices over Bluetooth. You can fastly pair devices without entering a code by simply holding one device next to the device with which it is to be paired.
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
An auxiliary input allows you to play other audio sources by connecting them through a simple audio connection like a 3.5mm jack, i.e for MP3 or portable DVD/CD player.
aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
Features
Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.
This technology allows the users to use their smartphone as a remote control for the device.
You can use your voice to control key functions of the device and you can easily access your device without pushing any button.
A built-in FM radio tuner allows you to listen to most of the live-broadcasted FM radio stations without using the internet.
With voice prompts, you will automatically receive information via audio messages – for instance, you may find out that the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The power bank feature allows you to use the battery to charge other devices, such as your smartphone.
A sleep timer is a function that shuts off the power after a preset amount of time.
internal storage
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Bose SoundLink Flex: Not applicable
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony SRS-XE300)
The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
Miscellaneous
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) is a wireless standard released in 2009. It has faster transfer rates and improved security compared to its predecessors – a, b, and g.
802.11ac wireless works on the 5GHz frequency range. It offers higher transfer rates, improved reliability, and improved power consumption. It provides advantages for gaming and HD video streaming.
Wi-Fi 6, released in 2019, is based on the IEEE 802.11ax wireless LAN standard. Designed to operate in all frequency bands between 1 and 6 GHz, it offers higher data rates and lower latency compared to previous Wi-Fi technologies.
Price comparison
Bose SoundLink Flex
Buy used:
$122
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker, P...Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker, Portable Speaker with Microphone, Wireless Waterproof Speaker for Travel, Outdoor and Pool Use, Black | $149 | ||
| Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Portable S...Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Portable Speaker, Wireless Waterproof Speaker for Outdoor Travel - Stone Blue (Renewed) | $185 | ||
| Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Portable S...Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Portable Speaker, Wireless Waterproof Speaker for Outdoor Travel - Black (Renewed) | $145 | ||
| Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker, P...Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker, Portable Speaker with Microphone, Wireless Waterproof Speaker for Travel, Outdoor and Pool Use, Stone Blue | $149 | ||
| Bose SoundLink Flex Wireless Speaker (Bl...Bose SoundLink Flex Wireless Speaker (Black) | $149 | ||
| Bose SoundLink Flex Wireless Speaker (St...Bose SoundLink Flex Wireless Speaker (Stone Blue) | $149 | ||
| Bose SoundLink Flex Wireless Waterproof ...Bose SoundLink Flex Wireless Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker Stone Blue | $149 | ||
| Bose SoundLink Flex Wireless Waterproof ...Bose SoundLink Flex Wireless Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker Black | $149 | ||
Sony SRS-XE300
Buy used:
$120
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sony XE300 Portable Waterproof and Dustp...Sony XE300 Portable Waterproof and Dustproof Bluetooth Speaker - Black (Renewed) | $78 | ||
| Sony SRS-XE300 X-Series Wireless Portabl...Sony SRS-XE300 X-Series Wireless Portable-Bluetooth-Speaker, IP67 Waterproof, Dustproof and Shockproof with 24 Hour Battery, Blue- New (Renewed) | $90 | ||
| Sony SRS-XE300/H X-Series Portable Wirel...Sony SRS-XE300/H X-Series Portable Wireless Speaker with Water Protection and Built in Mic - Bluetooth 5.2 - IP67 - Light Gray (Renewed) | $125 | ||
| Sony SRS-XG300 X-Series Wireless Portabl...Sony SRS-XG300 X-Series Wireless Portable-Bluetooth Party-Speaker IP67 Waterproof and Dustproof with 25 Hour-Battery and Retractable Handle, Light Gray- New (Renewed) | $150 | ||
| Sony SRS-XE300 & SRS XB 33 Extra Bass Bl...Sony SRS-XE300 & SRS XB 33 Extra Bass Bluetooth Speakers | $200 | ||
| Sony - XE300/L Portable Waterproof and D...Sony - XE300/L Portable Waterproof and Dust proof Bluetooth Speaker (BLUE) XE300 | $89 | ||
| Sony SRSXE300 Portable Bluetooth Wireles...Sony SRSXE300 Portable Bluetooth Wireless Speaker, Black | $75 | ||
| Sony SRS-XE300 X-Series Portable Waterpr...Sony SRS-XE300 X-Series Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker | $198 | ||
| Sony SRS-XE300 Portable Bluetooth Speake...Sony SRS-XE300 Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Black) | $198 | ||
| Sony SRS-XE300 Wireless Portable BLUETOO...Sony SRS-XE300 Wireless Portable BLUETOOTH Speaker IP67 Water-resistant Dustproof and Shockproof Black | $198 | ||
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Comments
Benedikt
8 months ago
9 / 10
Guter Klang und super Qualität. Fast unzerstörbar.
Benedikt
8 months ago
9 / 10
Kann überall mit hingenommen werden durch IP67 Schutz. Schwimmt auf dem Wasser und fühlt sich im Dreck oder bei Erschütterungen wohl und dazu noch optimalen Sound sowie gutes handling und guter Preis/Leistung genau das was ich gesucht habe!
Noah
6 months ago
10 / 10
Good all round portable speaker
Noah
6 months ago
10 / 10
Abel
2 months ago
8 / 10
It's a nice speaker to carry around.
Abel
2 months ago
8 / 10