Product Comparison: Sony SRS X5 vs Bose SoundLink III


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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.
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
No
No
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
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
2
4
Reviews
Woofer(s)
1
Audio formats supported
MP3, ACC, WMA
MiniJack (3.5 mm)
Yes
Bluetooth version (if specified by manufacturer)
2.1
Yes

Sony SRS X5

Bose SoundLink III


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