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Sony SRS-XB23 vs Yamaha WS-B1A

What SRS-XB23 does better (2) and where WS-B1A wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Sony SRS-XB23
Sony · 2020SRS-XB23
2 advantages≈ $80
vs
Yamaha WS-B1A
Yamaha · 2023WS-B1A
0 advantages≈ $80
Dimensions

Size comparison

SRS-XB23WS-B1A
76 × 2187688 × 10588
SRS-XB23WS-B1ADifference
Height218 mm105 mm+113 mm
Width76 mm88 mm−12 mm
Depth76 mm88 mm−12 mm

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

Why is SRS-XB23 better than WS-B1A?

  1. Output power14 W vs 10 W+40%
  2. StereoYes · WS-B1A: No

Why is WS-B1A better than SRS-XB23?

WS-B1A has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power14 W10 W
Speaker channelsStereoMono
Lowest frequency—75 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
StereoYesNo
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h12 h
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Design & build
Width76 mm88 mm
Height218 mm105 mm
Depth76 mm88 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IP67
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—6
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
Party / stereo pairingYes—
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