So this is the new Sony XE200… and unfortunately the XE200 has gotten the same treatment as the XE300… overall, I see it as a downgrade from its predecessor, the XB23… and for a small portable bluetooth speaker… the XE200 is pretty big. Nonetheless, if you’re thinking about getting the Sony XE200, lets see what its all about.
JBL Flip 6 Vs Bose Soundlink Flex Vs Sony XB23
Now even though the JBL Flip 6 isn’t a HUGE upgrade from the JBL Flip 5… the additional tweeter on the Flip 6 does help it sound more open. And in general… tweeters on a portable 20 watt bluetooth speaker are pretty rare. But today we’re going to compare the Flip 6 to two very popular 20 watt speakers. First there’s the Bose Soundlink flex which is just universally loved right now… and then there’s the Sony XB23… which is a really good budget option. But nonetheless… lets see which ones right for you.
Marshall Emberton vs JBL Flip 5 Vs Sony XB23
I like the new Marshall emberton… now personally I do feel that the emberton is a little pricey for a 20 watt speaker but the emberton does have some standout characteristics when compared to the super popular JBL Flip 5 and the Sony XB23. So if you’re looking into getting a small portable speaker and you’re thinking about getting the emberton lets see how it stacks up to these.
Sony's 2020 Speaker Lineup Explained
So the common thread across all of Sony’s new portable bluetooth speaker line up is that all of these speakers sound significantly better than their predecessors. Which ultimately thats great cause sound is obviously a very important thing to take into consideration when you’re looking into get a bluetooth speaker. But today we’re going to break down the new XB43, XB33 and XB23 cause deepening on your needs one is going to be better than the other for you.