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Sony SRS-XB13 vs Soundcore Select 2

What SRS-XB13 does better (0) and where Select 2 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Sony SRS-XB13
Sony · 2021SRS-XB13
5.8Score
0 advantages≈ $40
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Soundcore Select 2
Soundcore · 2021Select 2
3 advantages≈ $35
6.7Build & features6.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

SRS-XB13Select 2
76 × 9576174 × 5759
SRS-XB13Select 2Difference
Height95 mm57 mm+38 mm
Width76 mm174 mm−98 mm
Depth76 mm59 mm+17 mm

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

Why is SRS-XB13 better than Select 2?

SRS-XB13 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Select 2 better than SRS-XB13?

  1. Output power5 W vs 16 W3.2×
  2. Battery life16 h vs 20 h+25%
  3. Bluetooth version4.2 vs 5+19%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony SRS-XB13Sony SRS-XB13≈ $405.8
Sound
Output power5 W16 W
Speaker channels1.0—
Channel count1—
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
StereoNo—
Battery & charging
Battery life16 h20 h
Mains poweredNo—
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version4.25
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
NFC pairing—Yes
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Width76 mm174 mm
Height95 mm57 mm
Depth76 mm59 mm
Protection ratingIP67IPX7
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Dust protection (IP)6—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
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