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Makita DMR203 vs Sony SRS-XB33

What DMR203 does better (0) and where SRS-XB33 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Makita DMR203
Makita · 2020DMR203
0 advantages≈ $150
vs
Sony SRS-XB33
Sony · 2020SRS-XB33
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ $180
Higher score
3.6Build & features6.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

DMR203SRS-XB33
217 × 206285246 × 97106
DMR203SRS-XB33Difference
Height206 mm97 mm+109 mm
Width217 mm246 mm−29 mm
Depth285 mm106 mm+179 mm

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

Why is DMR203 better than SRS-XB33?

DMR203 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is SRS-XB33 better than DMR203?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx7+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony SRS-XB33Sony SRS-XB33≈ $1809.2
Sound
Output power—30 W
Speaker channels2.0Stereo
Channel count2—
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life—24 h
Power bank function—Yes
Mains poweredNo—
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth codecsSBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
NFC pairing—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Design & build
Weight3,400 g—
Width217 mm246 mm
Height206 mm97 mm
Depth285 mm106 mm
Protection ratingIP65IPX7
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx7
Dust protection (IP)6—
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
Light effects—Yes
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