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Sony vs Soundcore: audio compared

86 models from Sony and 85 models from Soundcore — how the two lineups compare on numbers: releases, scores, specs and features.

SonySonySoundcoreSoundcore
Models in the catalog8685
Models of the last 3 years3953
Years in the catalog2020–20262020–2026
Median score6.47.6
Median score, last 3 years6.47.8
Best rated modelSRS-XB43 · 9.3Boom Go 3i · 9.6
By year

Models by release year

SonySoundcore
061219252020202120222023202420252026
Median score by year
02.557.5102020202120222023202420252026
Models of the last 3 years

Typical specs and features

SpecSonySoundcore
Battery life median25 h12 h
Output power median350 W30 W
Bluetooth version median5.35.3
Water resistance (IPx) medianIPx4IPx5
Weight median320 g260 g
Battery powered (portable) share of models57%100%
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) share of models45%55%
Active noise cancelling share of models62%63%
Multipoint (two devices) share of models100%100%
Transparency / ambient mode share of models100%100%
Spatial / 3D audio share of models100%100%
Top rated

Best models of each brand

Sony

1 Sony BRAVIA Theatre System 6
Sony · 2025
BRAVIA Theatre System 6
1,000 W
9.1
2 Sony ULT FIELD 3
Sony · 2025
ULT FIELD 3
24 h30 WIPx7
8.4
3 Sony ULT FIELD 5
Sony · 2025
ULT FIELD 5
25 h50 WIPx7
8.2
4 Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 6
Sony · 2025
BRAVIA Theatre Bar 6
350 W
7.7
5 Sony ULT FIELD 1
Sony · 2024
ULT FIELD 1
12 h20 WIPx7
7.5

Soundcore

1 Soundcore Boom Go 3i
Soundcore · 2026
Boom Go 3i
24 h15 WIPx8
9.6
2 Soundcore P41i
Soundcore · 2025
P41i
12 hActive noise cancellingIPx5
9.5
3 Soundcore P42i
Soundcore · 2026
P42i
12 hActive noise cancellingIPx5
9.4
4 Soundcore Sport X20
Soundcore · 2024
Sport X20
12 hActive noise cancellingIPx8
9.3
5 Soundcore Liberty Buds 2
Soundcore · 2026
Liberty Buds 2
12 hActive noise cancellingIPx5
9.2
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