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  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Pictures
    2. Style
    3. Portability
    4. Build Quality
    5. Controls
    6. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Frequency Response Accuracy
    2. Raw Frequency Response
    3. Soundstage
    4. Dynamics
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Sony SRS-XB43 vs Sony SRS-XG500

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Sony SRS-XB43
Sony SRS-XG500

Tested using Methodology v0.8

Updated Sep 04, 2024 07:30 PM

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Sony SRS-XB43 Picture
Sony SRS-XG500 Picture
Bluetooth
Yes
Wi-Fi
No
Speakerphone
Yes
Voice Assistant
Yes
Battery Powered
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Wi-Fi
No
Speakerphone
No
Voice Assistant
No
Battery Powered
Yes

Variants

  • SRS-XB43 (Black)
  • SRS-XB43 (Blue)
  • SRS-XB43 (Taupe)
  • SRS-XG500 (Black)

Review

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Our Verdict

Sony SRS-XB43

Sony SRS-XG500

The Sony SRS-XG500 is a better overall speaker than the Sony SRS-XB43. The XG500 can get louder than the XB43 and has a somewhat wider-sounding soundstage. It also has a much longer battery life, lasting over 25 hours from a single charge, though this can depend on your usage. That said, the XB43 is smaller, more portable than the XG500, and supports voice assistants through your smartphone, though its performance isn't great.

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