51points

Sony SRS-X33

56points

Sony SRS-XB41

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80 facts in comparison

Sony SRS-X33 vs Sony SRS-XB41

Sony SRS-X33
Sony SRS-XB41

Why is Sony SRS-X33 better than Sony SRS-XB41?

  • 79.47% less body volume
    ?

    652.35 cm³vs3177.72 cm³
  • 770 g lighter
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    730 gvs1.5kg
  • 44.1 mm shorter
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    59.9 mmvs104 mm
  • 106.1 mm narrower
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    184.9 mmvs291 mm
  • 46.1 mm thinner
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    58.9 mmvs105 mm

Why is Sony SRS-XB41 better than Sony SRS-X33?

  • Has a passive radiator
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  • Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
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  • Is dustproof and water-resistant
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  • 23.9 mm bigger driver unit
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    57.9 mmvs34 mm
  • 1.2 newer Bluetooth version
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    4.2vs3
  • 20 m greater wireless connectivity range
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    30 mvs10 m

User reviews

Overall rating

Sony SRS-X33
6.0
1 User reviews
Sony SRS-X33
6.0/10
1 User reviews
Sony SRS-XB41
10.0
2 User reviews
Sony SRS-XB41
10.0/10
2 User reviews

Features

Build quality

7.0/10
1 votes
10.0/10
2 votes

Sound quality

9.0/10
1 votes
9.5/10
2 votes

Design

6.0/10
1 votes
10.0/10
2 votes

Value for money

7.0/10
1 votes
10.0/10
2 votes

Portability

10.0/10
1 votes
10.0/10
2 votes

Comments

Linus

Linus

1 year ago

6 / 10

Relativ klein, aber guter Sound.

Linus

Linus

1 year ago

6 / 10

Die Sony SRS-X33 ist ziemlich klein, hat dafür aber eine erstaunlich gute Klangqualität. Die Maximallautstärke ist etwas leise und der Größe geschuldet sind die Bässe nicht besonders prägnant.

Pros

  • Klein
  • Guter Sound

Cons

  • Leise
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Design

Ingress Protection (IP) rating

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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

652.35 cm³

3177.72 cm³

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.
driver unit size

34 mm

57.9 mm

The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.
has a neodymium magnet
Sony SRS-X33
Sony SRS-XB41
Devices with neodymium magnets are lighter and more powerful than those which use ferrite magnets. They also have more bass and clear high notes.
control panel placed on a device
Sony SRS-X33
Sony SRS-XB41
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.
travel bag is included
Sony SRS-X33
Sony SRS-XB41
The device comes with its own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation.
has a touch screen
Sony SRS-X33
Sony SRS-XB41
You can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.
is weather-sealed (splashproof)
Sony SRS-X33
Sony SRS-XB41
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.

Sound quality

has stereo speakers
Sony SRS-X33
Sony SRS-XB41
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
has a subwoofer
Sony SRS-X33
Sony SRS-XB41
Devices with a subwoofer have a higher quality, deeper bass.
highest frequency

20000 Hz

20000 Hz

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

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony SRS-X33)

2 x 15W

Audio output power is based on the number of speakers and their power in watts. High audio output power results in loud, clear sounds.
Has a passive radiator
Sony SRS-X33
Sony SRS-XB41
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

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More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
has a noise-canceling microphone
Sony SRS-X33
Sony SRS-XB41
These microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.
Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)

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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

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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony SRS-XB41)

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.
Battery life

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony SRS-X33)

24 hours

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.
charge time

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The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
has a battery level indicator
Sony SRS-X33
Sony SRS-XB41
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
has a rechargeable battery
Sony SRS-X33
Sony SRS-XB41
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
has a removable battery
Sony SRS-X33
Sony SRS-XB41
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
has wireless charging
Sony SRS-X33
Sony SRS-XB41
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

9W

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How much power the device consumes when it's switched on.
annual power consumption

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The more power per year a device consumes, the less energy efficient it is, making it more costly over time.

Connectivity

multipoint count

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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony SRS-XB41)

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.
supports Bluetooth pairing using NFC
Sony SRS-X33
Sony SRS-XB41
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.
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
Sony SRS-X33
Sony SRS-XB41
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
has an AUX input
Sony SRS-X33
Sony SRS-XB41
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.
has aptX Lossless
Sony SRS-X33
Sony SRS-XB41
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.
has LDAC
Sony SRS-X33
Sony SRS-XB41
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.
has aptX Adaptive
Sony SRS-X33
Sony SRS-XB41
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.
has aptX HD
Sony SRS-X33
Sony SRS-XB41
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

Can be used wirelessly
Sony SRS-X33
Sony SRS-XB41
Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.
supports a remote smartphone
Sony SRS-X33
Sony SRS-XB41
This technology allows the users to use their smartphone as a remote control for the device.
has voice commands
Sony SRS-X33
Sony SRS-XB41
You can use your voice to control key functions of the device and you can easily access your device without pushing any button.
Has a radio
Sony SRS-X33
Sony SRS-XB41
A built-in FM radio tuner allows you to listen to most of the live-broadcasted FM radio stations without using the internet.
Has voice prompts
Sony SRS-X33
Sony SRS-XB41
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.
has a mute function
Sony SRS-X33
Sony SRS-XB41
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
works as a power bank
Sony SRS-X33
Sony SRS-XB41
The power bank feature allows you to use the battery to charge other devices, such as your smartphone.
has a sleep timer
Sony SRS-X33
Sony SRS-XB41
A sleep timer is a function that shuts off the power after a preset amount of time.
internal storage

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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.

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