The ultimate showdown of portable Bluetooth speakers: Sony SRS-XB20 and JBL compete to see who wins

Portable Bluetooth speakers are still an emerging market today. In this case, more portable Bluetooth speakers previously focused more on aspects such as portability and battery life.

However, with the continuous advancement of technology, today's Bluetooth speakers have long gotten rid of the inherent impression of "average sound quality", and more and more Bluetooth portable speakers with superior sound quality and rich functions have appeared on the market.

Sony will not let go of the Bluetooth speaker market easily. To this end, Sony has specially launched the SRS series of Bluetooth speakers that combine perfect sound quality with fashion trends. On the other hand, many big manufacturers have also turned their attention to Bluetooth speakers, such as JBL's flip series.

Just recently, Sony's SRS series once again updated its product line and created a new product, the XB20.

So which one is better, the JBL flip series or the Sony SRS-XB series?

The Bluetooth speaker with pleasing craftsmanship and design is not only powerful

Whenever we talk about portable Bluetooth speakers, we inevitably have to mention the issues of process design.

On the one hand, as a veteran speaker manufacturer, JBL has always held absolute voice in the speaker industry. The JBL Flip4 launched this time is also positioned as a trendy young fashion like Sony's SRS-XB20. It is going to have a narrow encounter with SRS-XB20.

When Sony launched the SRS-XB20 Bluetooth speaker, it emphasized the requirements for visual sense, bass effect, lightness and durability in the design appearance, so that the overall effect can be fashionable and generous while also exquisite and compact.

The rubber coating with concave and convex texture all around makes the Bluetooth portable speaker look fashionable while enhancing its practicality such as anti-slip and anti-collision, truly laying the foundation for the user's portability.

The lighting design of Sony SRS-XB20 is also unique. Sony has specially designed single-color line lights around the Bluetooth speaker. As the music plays, the lights will also change with the rhythm, creating a more suitable atmosphere for music listening.

Not only that, this time Sony SRS-XB20 also uses a perforated grille design on the front, making the sound quality clearer and more powerful than other products. When playing music, careful users can also see the rhythm of the Bluetooth speaker through the grille due to the change in sound pressure, which is visually very impactful.

SRS-XB20 has a significant low-frequency gain effect to create a perfect listening experience

After talking about the appearance, let's talk about the sound quality. First of all, it should be pointed out that the low-frequency gain brought by the EXTRA BASS "one-click bass" that Sony has been promoting is definitely not just a concept.

When the Sony SRS-XB20 turns on EXTRA BASS, it not only enhances the bass effect, but also improves the overall sound quality of the SRS-XB20, with both high and mid-range frequencies performing at a good level.

On the other hand, because Sony SRS-XB20 supports LDAC, it is possible for Bluetooth speakers to play high-quality music, and the listening experience can make users feel that it is worth the money.

However, JBL's Flip4 is not inferior. It uses a pair of 40mm drive units with passive diaphragm units on both sides to achieve enhanced bass effects, and also has a built-in microphone with noise and echo cancellation technology.

By comparison, we can see that Sony SRS-XB20 and JBL flip4 are targeting the same audience, and their prices are similar. However, both are very conscientious products in terms of appearance, sound quality and function. However, if you have a special liking for portable Bluetooth speakers and are a fan of Sony, then I believe SRS-XB20 is definitely your best choice.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.