Alas, there's no companion app, but that isn't a huge deal. It can output only so much sound - yes, it has its limitations - but if you add a second XB100, you can get stereo sound. Though the 9.6-ounce (272-gram) speaker appears to have the same design as the XB13, Sony says its new sound diffusion processor "realizes richer spread sound," which basically means this has a bit wider soundstage, which I can confirm. It's pretty impressive for a mini mono speaker. Equipped with Bluetooth 5.3 with support for the AAC and SBC audio codecs, the speaker plays bigger than you'd think for its small size, with some punch to its bass. This portable Bluetooth speaker is both dust- and waterproof with an IP67 certification and, like its predecessor (the SRS-XB13), it's rated for 16 hours of battery life at moderate volume levels and it charges via USB-C. The only downside to the speaker is that it's fairly expensive but I was otherwise impressed.įor 2023, Sony's smallest Bluetooth speaker has once again been modestly upgraded, with a new Bluetooth chipset, slightly improved sound and speakerphone performance. Marshall says the Middleton uses True Stereophonic, "a unique form of multidirectional stereo sound" and I did think the soundstage was bigger than what you typically get from a speaker this size. You can pair two or more speakers to amplify the sound but you can't pair two speakers together to create a stereo pair. Its USB-C charging port also has a charge-out feature that allows you to use the speaker as a power bank and charge your devices. I also liked that it has equalizer controls on the speaker itself - I did bump the bass a bit - and is fully waterproof and dustproof with an IP67 rating.īattery life is rated at up to 20 hours at moderate volume levels and Marshall says it takes 4.5 hours to fully recharge the speaker. Any way you look at it, it sounds very good for its size and puts out a surprising amount of quality bass while offering good treble detail and natural-sounding mids (where vocals live). Weighing 4 pounds (1.8kg), it's bigger than Marshall's Emberton speaker and smaller and more portable than its Kilburn II speaker. But it also isn't so beefy that you get a workout carrying it around. Marshall's new-for-2023 Middleton speaker isn't exactly compact. Read our Soundcore by Anker Motion Boom Plus review. Charges via USB-C, can charge other devices via USB-A.Plays loud and delivers very good sound for its size.For its size, the speaker is able to put out a lot of sound and mostly manages to avoid distorting at higher volumes. I was impressed with the sound quality, which measures up well against a few more expensive - and some larger - speakers on this list. It's also IP67 waterproof and dustproof, and it floats if you happen to drop it in a body of water. Battery life is rated for 20 hours at moderate volume levels. Weighing 5.29 pounds (almost a pound more than the Motion Boom), it uses Bluetooth 5.3 and is equipped with upgraded dual 3.5-inch woofers and newly added dual 1-inch tweeters, delivering up to 80 watts of audio output (60 watts for the woofers and 20 watts for the tweeters). But the Motion Boom Plus is significantly improved. Anker's original Soundcore Motion Boom speaker (see below) has been on this list for a while and is still a decent value at sometimes less than than $100.
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