Product Comparison: Sony SRS X5 vs Bose SoundLink III

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Sony SRS X5 Portable NFC Bluetooth Wireless Speaker

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Bose SoundLink III Bluetooth Speaker

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General Specifications

Brand

Sony

Bose

Model

SRS X5

SoundLink III

Origin

China

Mexico

About the product

Set the mood anywhere with the portable Bluetooth speaker that packs a big audio punch. This little powerhouse even includes a built-in subwoofer with dual passive radiators for amazing bass. Connect easily with One-Touch Listening and stream rich, realistic sound thanks to ClearAudio+. It also plays all day with up to 8 hours of battery life. Let the party begin.

Meet the speaker that brings your music and friends together—with a style that’s all your own. The SoundLink Bluetooth speaker III is our best-performing mobile Bluetooth speaker. It plays louder and longer than its popular predecessor, with advanced Bose technologies that reproduce the fullness, clarity and depth of your music. And a colorful assortment of optional covers let you personalize your speaker.

Key Specs

Power output

20 W

Connection Type

Hands-free calling, S-Master amplifier, ClearAudio+, "Music on demand"

Pairs easily with your smartphone, iPad or other Bluetooth devices. The speaker remembers the most recent six devices you've used, so reconnecting is even simpler.

Range

30 ft.

Battery Life

8 hour(s)

14 hour(s)

Size & Weight

Color

Black (also available in white color)

Silver/Black

Height

4.65 in.

5.1 in.

Width

8.7 in.

9.6 in.

Depth

2.01 in.

1.9 in.

Weight

2.65 lbs.

3.03 lbs.

Sony SRS X5

Bose SoundLink III

Features

Controls

Touch control

Buttons

Material

Plastic

Plastic/Metal

Display Type

Battery Type

March 1, 2014

February 6, 2014

Extras

The Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) takes compressed digital music files and restores the high-range sounds

Silicone button panel protects from dirt and dust

Interfaces

USB

Yes

NFC

Yes

AUX In

Yes

Micro USB

Yes

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications

cULus

Other Information

Manufacturer

Manual

MSRP

179.99 $

Closed

Site of manufacturer

4.6

Number Of Sound Channels

2.1

Product manuals

https://docs.sony.com/release/SRSX5_guide_EN.pdf

https://assets.bose.com/content/dam/Bose_DAM/Web/consumer_electronics/support/pdfs/soundlink_bluetooth_speaker_iii/Soundlink_bluetooth_speaker_III_qsg_multi.pdf

Ebay

4.7

4.6

Number of speakers

Reviews

Woofer(s)

Audio formats supported

MP3, ACC, WMA

MiniJack (3.5 mm)

Yes

Bluetooth version (if specified by manufacturer)

2.1