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Soundcore Glow vs Xiaomi Sound Play

What Glow does better (1) and where Sound Play wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Soundcore Glow
Soundcore · 2024Glow
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ $40
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Xiaomi Sound Play
Xiaomi · 2026Sound Play
2 advantages≈ $45
5.4Build & features9.6

Why is Glow better than Sound Play?

  1. Battery capacity3,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh+23%

Why is Sound Play better than Glow?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
  2. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 6+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore GlowSoundcore Glow≈ $407.7
Sound
Output power30 W—
Speaker channels2.02.0
Channel count22
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life18 h—
Battery capacity3,200 mAh2,600 mAh
Charging time4 h—
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.36
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight773 g—
Width97 mm—
Height180 mm—
Depth97 mm—
Protection ratingIP67IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Dust protection (IP)66
FloatsYes—
ColoursBlack—
Features
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
Light effectsYes—
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