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JBL PULSE4 vs Sony SRS-XG300

What PULSE4 does better (0) and where SRS-XG300 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

JBL PULSE4
JBL · 2020PULSE4
0 advantages≈ $210
vs
Sony SRS-XG300
Sony · 2022SRS-XG300
9.2Score
4 advantages≈ $200
Higher score
6.7Build & features5.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

PULSE4SRS-XG300
96 × 20796318 × 138136
PULSE4SRS-XG300Difference
Height207 mm138 mm+69 mm
Width96 mm318 mm−222 mm
Depth96 mm136 mm−40 mm

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

Why is PULSE4 better than SRS-XG300?

PULSE4 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is SRS-XG300 better than PULSE4?

  1. Battery life12 h vs 25 h2.1×
  2. Lowest frequency70 Hz vs 20 Hz3.5×
  3. Bluetooth version4.2 vs 5.2+24%
  4. StereoNo · PULSE4: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

JBL PULSE4JBL PULSE4≈ $210
Sony SRS-XG300Sony SRS-XG300≈ $2009.2
Sound
Output power20 W—
Speaker channelsMonoStereo
Lowest frequency70 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
StereoNoYes
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h25 h
Power bank function—Yes
Mains powered—Yes
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version4.25.2
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Design & build
Weight—3,000 g
Width96 mm318 mm
Height207 mm138 mm
Depth96 mm136 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IP67
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—6
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
Light effectsYesYes
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