Sony SRS-XB23 vs Sony SRS-XE200

The Sony SRS-XE200 is a slightly better speaker than the Sony SRS-XB23, though they have different strengths. The XE200 has a longer-lasting battery life of over 14 hours from a single charge. While both speakers are compatible with the voice assistants on your phone, the XE200 is significantly better at registering your commands than the XB23. You can also use the speaker to accept and reject phone calls. That said, The XB23 is a bit better for music. It offers a wider and more open-sounding soundstage thanks to its 360-degree design, while the XE200 projects audio only in one direction. Also, while it doesn't get as loud as the XE200, it has less compression present at max volume, so audio quality doesn't degrade as much when you increase the volume. Its sound profile is more neutral, making it suitable for listening to a wide variety of audio content. However, it doesn't produce as much low bass as the XE200.