82 facts in comparison
JBL Boombox vs Sony SRS-XG500
JBL Boombox
Sony SRS-XG500
Why is JBL Boombox better than Sony SRS-XG500?
- Has stereo speakers?
- Has a subwoofer?
- Is dustproof and water-resistant?
- 77 mm bigger driver unit?
102 mmvs25 mm - Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack?
- Works as a power bank?
- Higher Ingress Protection (IP) rating?
IPX7vsIP66 - Has a 3.5mm male connector?
Why is Sony SRS-XG500 better than JBL Boombox?
- 16 hours longer battery life?
40 hoursvs24 hours - 0.8 newer Bluetooth version?
5vs4.2 - 3.5 hours shorter charge time?
3 hoursvs6.5 hours - Has LDAC?
- Has AirPlay?
- Has AAC?
- 4.69kg lighter?
560 gvs5.25kg - 35 mm narrower?
460 mmvs495 mm
Which are the most popular comparisons?
Price comparison
JBL Boombox
JBL Boombox 3 - Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Powerful Sound and Monstrous bass, IPX7 Waterproof, 24 Hours ...JBL Boombox 3 - Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Powerful Sound and Monstrous bass, IPX7 Waterproof, 24 Hours of Playtime, powerbank, JBL PartyBoost for Speaker Pairing (Black) (Renewed)
JBL Boombox 2 - Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Powerful Sound and Monstrous Bass, IPX7 Waterproof, 24 Hours ...JBL Boombox 2 - Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Powerful Sound and Monstrous Bass, IPX7 Waterproof, 24 Hours of Playtime, Powerbank, JBL PartyBoost for Pairing, for Home and Outdoor(Black)
JBL Boombox 2 - Bluetooth Speaker, Powerful Sound Bass, IPX7 Waterproof, 24 Hours Playtime, Powerbank, Pa...JBL Boombox 2 - Bluetooth Speaker, Powerful Sound Bass, IPX7 Waterproof, 24 Hours Playtime, Powerbank, PartyBoost for Speaker Pairing, for Home and Outdoor, and Megen Pertection Bag (Camo)
Sony SRS-XG500
Sony SRS-XG500 X-Series Wireless Portable Bluetooth Boombox Party-Speaker with Big Powerful Sound, IP66 W...Sony SRS-XG500 X-Series Wireless Portable Bluetooth Boombox Party-Speaker with Big Powerful Sound, IP66 Water-resistant and Dustproof, 30 Hour-Battery, LED Ring Lighting for Home and Outdoor
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User reviews
Overall rating
Features
Build quality
10.0/10
5 votes
8.5/10
2 votes
Sound quality
10.0/10
5 votes
10.0/10
2 votes
Design
9.8/10
5 votes
9.0/10
2 votes
Value for money
9.8/10
5 votes
8.0/10
2 votes
Portability
10.0/10
5 votes
7.0/10
2 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 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.
number of microphones
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Boombox)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony SRS-XG500)
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 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, 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. (JBL Boombox)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony SRS-XG500)
How much power the device consumes when it's switched on.
annual power consumption
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Boombox)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony SRS-XG500)
The more power per year a device consumes, the less energy efficient it is, making it more costly over time.
Connectivity
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
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Boombox)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony SRS-XG500)
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.
Price comparison
JBL Boombox
JBL Boombox 3 - Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Powerful Sound and Monstrous bass, IPX7 Waterproof, 24 Hours ...JBL Boombox 3 - Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Powerful Sound and Monstrous bass, IPX7 Waterproof, 24 Hours of Playtime, powerbank, JBL PartyBoost for Speaker Pairing (Black) (Renewed)
JBL Boombox 2 - Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Powerful Sound and Monstrous Bass, IPX7 Waterproof, 24 Hours ...JBL Boombox 2 - Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Powerful Sound and Monstrous Bass, IPX7 Waterproof, 24 Hours of Playtime, Powerbank, JBL PartyBoost for Pairing, for Home and Outdoor(Black)
JBL Boombox 2 - Bluetooth Speaker, Powerful Sound Bass, IPX7 Waterproof, 24 Hours Playtime, Powerbank, Pa...JBL Boombox 2 - Bluetooth Speaker, Powerful Sound Bass, IPX7 Waterproof, 24 Hours Playtime, Powerbank, PartyBoost for Speaker Pairing, for Home and Outdoor, and Megen Pertection Bag (Camo)
Sony SRS-XG500
Sony SRS-XG500 X-Series Wireless Portable Bluetooth Boombox Party-Speaker with Big Powerful Sound, IP66 W...Sony SRS-XG500 X-Series Wireless Portable Bluetooth Boombox Party-Speaker with Big Powerful Sound, IP66 Water-resistant and Dustproof, 30 Hour-Battery, LED Ring Lighting for Home and Outdoor
Quality Carrying Strap Case for Sony SRS-XG500 Wireless Speaker Holder Easy to Carry Conveniently Detacha...Quality Carrying Strap Case for Sony SRS-XG500 Wireless Speaker Holder Easy to Carry Conveniently Detachable Shoulder Strap
Quality Carrying Strap Case for Sony SRS-XG500 Wireless Speaker Holder Easy to Carry Conveniently Detacha...Quality Carrying Strap Case for Sony SRS-XG500 Wireless Speaker Holder Easy to Carry Conveniently Detachable Shoulder Strap
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Dave
9 months ago
10 / 10
Boombox 1 Blows Versions 2 & 3 Away!
Dave
9 months ago
10 / 10
Future versions do not necessarily lead to a better sounding product so read on ... Unfortunately JBL's obsession for it's Boombox being the most powerful portable Bluetooth Speaker as other competing products hit the market did mean that compromises had to be made in return for a higher power rating (Watts). Hence the awesomely impressive drive units used in Boombox 1 had to be replaced carrying this range forward. Sonically this was disastrous. Boombox 2 sadly suffered from a distinct lack of Bass capability, with mids/highs being equally as poor, just for the sake of sounding louder. Boombox 3 has addressed that issue with more emphasis on the Bass end of things and is even louder still, but even v3 cannot stand up to the meticulously balanced big sound from the Version 1 which never ever lacked Bass being deep, punchy and all encompassing. When properly EQ'd via a 10 band Equaliser within an app such as N7 music player MP3s played through Boombox 1 will give a massive sound of the highest fidelity both inside and out. I am a loud music lover so long as it sounds just as good full-on as it does at lower levels. I used to run Sound Systems in Clubs and at Warehouse Raves in the 90s and so I think I know a thing or two about what sounds right and what doesn't. Full-on the Boombox 1 is effing loud with no distortion at any power level. When I am playing it at near-on full volume in my back garden my neighbours are convinced that I have brought my home stereo outside, such is the presence of the Sound-Stage from this speaker. It is a Beast and puts out an unbelievably large sound that I am not capable of describing. I fell in love with this speaker a few years ago when I picked it up from Curry's and suspect it will be a long while before I find a better product worth cheating on my first love for. I also have a Naim Muso for my living room which is very good for pretty much 3x the money but which does not best it. So if you get the chance grab one of these Version 1s and I guarantee you will not be disappointed! ... Bear in mind that if you are streaming Spotify etc. you will have a 'Flat Sound', compared to playing MP3s via a Music Player (such as N7) with perfectly adjusted equalisation in the way I have described above.
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Esteban
2 years ago
10 / 10
High fidelity in sound
Esteban
2 years ago
10 / 10
High-quality sound, design, and long-lasting battery
Sven
1 year ago
10 / 10
simply amazing
Sven
1 year ago
10 / 10