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JBL Grip vs Sony SRS-XB100

What Grip does better (1) and where SRS-XB100 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JBL Grip
JBL · 2025Grip
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $75
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Sony SRS-XB100
Sony · 2023SRS-XB100
3 advantages≈ $30
9.4Build & features8.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

GripSRS-XB100
64 × 1536595 × 7695
GripSRS-XB100Difference
Height153 mm76 mm+77 mm
Width64 mm95 mm−31 mm
Depth65 mm95 mm−30 mm
Weight385 g274 g+111 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Grip better than SRS-XB100?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is SRS-XB100 better than Grip?

  1. Battery life14 h vs 16 h+14%
  2. Lowest frequency70 Hz vs 20 Hz3.5×
  3. Weight385 g vs 274 g+41%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL GripJBL Grip≈ $758.9
Sound
Output power16 W—
Speaker channelsMonoMono
Lowest frequency70 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
StereoNoNo
Battery & charging
Battery life14 h16 h
Charging time3 h—
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
AuracastYes—
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight385 g274 g
Width64 mm95 mm
Height153 mm76 mm
Depth65 mm95 mm
Protection ratingIP68IP67
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Dust protection (IP)66
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
Light effectsYes—
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