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Marshall Middleton II vs Sony SRS-XG500

What Middleton II does better (2) and where SRS-XG500 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Marshall Middleton II
Marshall · 2025Middleton II
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ $250
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Sony SRS-XG500
Sony · 2021SRS-XG500
8.0Score
0 advantages≈ $250
8.4Battery9.4
5.5Build & features4.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

Middleton IISRS-XG500
230 × 11098460 × 256215
Middleton IISRS-XG500Difference
Height110 mm256 mm−146 mm
Width230 mm460 mm−230 mm
Depth98 mm215 mm−117 mm

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

Why is Middleton II better than SRS-XG500?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx6+17%
  2. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5+6%

Why is SRS-XG500 better than Middleton II?

SRS-XG500 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Sony SRS-XG500Sony SRS-XG500≈ $2508.0
Sound
Driver typeNeodymium—
Driver size76.2 mm—
Output power40 W—
Speaker channels2.0—
Channel count2—
Lowest frequency45 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
StereoYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life30 h30 h
Charging time3 h—
Quick charge (claimed)20 min → 10 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Power bank functionYesYes
Mains poweredNoYes
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight1,800 g—
Width230 mm460 mm
Height110 mm256 mm
Depth98 mm215 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP66
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx6
Dust protection (IP)66
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
Light effects—Yes
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