89points
Sony SRS-XB43
vs
Sony SRS-XB43 review: specs and price
Sony SRS-XB43
Why is Sony SRS-XB43 better than the average?
- Lowest frequency?
20Hzvs74.98Hz - Drivers count?
4vs2.04 - Bluetooth version?
5vs4.02 - Battery power?
4900mAhvs2855.84mAh - Battery life?
24hvs12.4h - USB ports?
2vs1 - Height?
123mmvs146.24mm
Price comparison
User reviews
Overall Rating
Features
Build quality
9.6/10
7 votes
Sound quality
9.3/10
7 votes
Design
9.1/10
7 votes
Value for money
9.7/10
6 votes
Portability
7.9/10
7 votes
Design
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.
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
4677.07cm³
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.
driver unit size
20mm
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.
has a neodymium magnet
✖Sony SRS-XB43
Devices with neodymium magnets are lighter and more powerful than those which use ferrite magnets. They also have more bass and clear high notes.
control panel placed on a device
✔Sony SRS-XB43
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.
travel bag is included
✖Sony SRS-XB43
The device comes with its own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation.
has a touch screen
✖Sony SRS-XB43
You can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.
weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔Sony SRS-XB43
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
Sound quality
has stereo speakers
✔Sony SRS-XB43
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
has a subwoofer
✖Sony SRS-XB43
Devices with a subwoofer have a higher quality, deeper bass.
highest frequency
20000Hz
The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
lowest frequency
20Hz
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.
Audio output power is based on the number of speakers and their power in watts. High audio output power results in loud, clear sounds.
Has a passive radiator
✔Sony SRS-XB43
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.
number of microphones
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
has a noise-canceling microphone
✖Sony SRS-XB43
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.
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
4900mAh
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.
Battery life
24h
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.
has a battery level indicator
✔Sony SRS-XB43
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
has a rechargeable battery
✔Sony SRS-XB43
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
has a removable battery
✖Sony SRS-XB43
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
has wireless charging
✖Sony SRS-XB43
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.
How much power the device consumes when it's switched on.
annual power consumption
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.
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.
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.
supports Bluetooth pairing using NFC
✔Sony SRS-XB43
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.
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
✖Sony SRS-XB43
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
has an AUX input
✔Sony SRS-XB43
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.
has LDAC
✔Sony SRS-XB43
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.
has aptX Adaptive
✖Sony SRS-XB43
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.
has aptX HD
✖Sony SRS-XB43
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).
has aptX
✖Sony SRS-XB43
aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
Features
Can be used wirelessly
✔Sony SRS-XB43
Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.
supports a remote smartphone
✔Sony SRS-XB43
This technology allows the users to use their smartphone as a remote control for the device.
has voice commands
✖Sony SRS-XB43
You can use your voice to control key functions of the device and you can easily access your device without pushing any button.
Has a radio
✖Sony SRS-XB43
A built-in FM radio tuner allows you to listen to most of the live-broadcasted FM radio stations without using the internet.
Has voice prompts
✔Sony SRS-XB43
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.
has a mute function
✖Sony SRS-XB43
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
works as a power bank
✔Sony SRS-XB43
The power bank feature allows you to use the battery to charge other devices, such as your smartphone.
has a sleep timer
✖Sony SRS-XB43
A sleep timer is a function that shuts off the power after a preset amount of time.
internal storage
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.
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
supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
✖Sony SRS-XB43
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.
Price comparison
Share
This page is currently only available in English.
Comments
Adrian
5 months ago
10 / 10
Super głośnik który nie ma konkurencji w tej cenie
Adrian
5 months ago
10 / 10
Świetny głośnik jeśli chodzi o cena/jakość do tego zastosowanie kodeka LDAC świetnie wpłynęło na jakość dźwięku i odczucia z słuchania muzyki jak i oglądanie filmów dzięki niemożliwemu do zaobserwowaniu opóźnienia
Pros
Cons
Miguel
1 year ago
10 / 10
faltó un poco más de fidelidad,bajos estupendos!.
Miguel
1 year ago
10 / 10
Buen sonido bajos potentes solo le faltó un poco más de fidelidad se concentraron mucho en los graves!.
Pros
Cons
Abigail
1 year ago
6 / 10
Tengo medio año usándola y la batería es lo peor
Abigail
1 year ago
6 / 10
El sonido muy bueno y las llamadas todo correcto pero se descarga muy rápido y los leds no ayudan la uso por periodos cortos con sonido moderado pero igual se agota
Pros
Cons