Deciding on whether to buy a product like JVC JVC SP-AD50-H Portable Wireless Speaker or perhaps SONY SRS-XB01 Portable Bluetooth Speaker? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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JVC JVC SP-AD50-H Portable Wireless Speaker vs SONY SRS-XB01 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

JVC JVC SP-AD50-H Portable Wireless Speaker specs

JVC JVC SP-AD50-H Portable Wireless Speaker
 SONY SRS-XB01 Portable Bluetooth Speaker specs

SONY SRS-XB01 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Type: Wireless portable speaker

Type: Portable speaker

Colour: Black

Colour: Black

PERFORMANCE

SPEAKERS

Number of speakers: 1

Channels: 1.0

Speaker power: 3 W

Output power: 3 W

Speaker sound level: 85 dB

Speaker unit: 3.7 mm driver

Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR): > 75 dB

AUDIO FEATURES
Frequency: 120 – 15,000 Hz

AUDIO FEATURES

Sound enhancement: EXTRA BASS technology

FEATURES
Graphic equaliser: No

FEATURES

Resistance: Water resistant (IPX5)

CONNECTIVITY
CD player / changer: No

Playback via aux-in: 3.5 mm jack

Inputs: Aux-in x 1

Controls: – Buttons
– Power
– Volume
– Bluetooth

Outputs: No

Other features: Dustproof

WiFi: No

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2

POWER
Wireless: Yes

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.1 (+ EDR)

Power options: Rechargeable battery

NFC: Yes

Battery life: Up to 6 hours

AirPlay: No

Auto standby / power off mode: Yes

USB : Micro USB (charging only)

GENERAL
Inputs: 3.5 mm jack x 1

POWER

Box contents: – Sony SRS-XB01 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
– USB cable
– Documentation

Dimensions: 57.5 x 81.5 x 65.5 mm (H x W x D)

Power options: Battery

Weight: 160 g

Battery type: Rechargeable 1300 mAh Lithium-ion

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Battery life: Up to 7 hours

Batteries included: Yes

GENERAL

Box contents: – JVC SP-AD50-H Bluetooth Portable Wireless Speaker
– USB power cable
– 3.5 mm audio cable
– User manual

Dimensions: 75 x 75 x 40 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 0.17 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Price: £12

Price: £19

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews: 50

Review Score: 9.4 / 10

Review Score: 8.4 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy JVC JVC SP-AD50-H Portable Wireless Speaker or SONY SRS-XB01 Portable Bluetooth Speaker, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 465 products in the same category as JVC JVC SP-AD50-H Portable Wireless Speaker, which is the HiFi systems and speakers category. Of these 465 products the average price was £259.57, the most expensive was £20000 and the cheapest was just £9.99. We then looked at the price of the 465 in the same as the SONY SRS-XB01 Portable Bluetooth Speaker, which of course the average was £259.57, top price was £20000 and cheapest £9.99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from JVC and Sony, the average was £123.93 for JVC, £414.71 for Sony. The max for each was £599/£13999 and minimum was £7.99/£7.49

Price analysis of JVC JVC SP-AD50-H Portable Wireless Speaker

Price analysis of SONY SRS-XB01 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

  • JVC JVC SP-AD50-H Portable Wireless Speaker
  • Bluetooth / NFC
  • Up to 7 hours battery life
  • Water resistant
  • Aux-in
  • Speakerphone
  • Top features:- Great sound from 3 W speaker so you can listen to your favourite songs wherever you are – Direct wireless streaming with Bluetooth or NFC connections – Water-resistant speaker with IP54 rating so you don’t have to worry about splashes Great soundA 3 W full-range speaker allows the JVC SP-AD50-H Wireless Bluetooth Portable Speaker to deliver punchy audio from a small design so that all your favourite tunes sound fresh and exciting.Listen for up to 7 hours thanks to the built-in rechargeable battery, making the speaker great for sharing and enhancing small social gatherings.Direct wireless streamingStream music directly from your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone, tablet, MP3 player or computer to the speaker, allowing you to enjoy a wide range of sounds from your digital libraries.If you have an NFC-enabled device, you can touch it against the speaker to establish a seamless connection for easy streaming, or use the aux-in connection for direct playback.Water-resistant speakerThanks to its IP54 rating, the JVC wireless speaker is water resistant, which means you can listen to tunes by the pool, in the kitchen or in the bathroom without fear of water damage.It’s also dust-proof, making it a great speaker for general outdoor use on picnics or at the beach with friends.
  • Product codes: 4975769446177
  • SONY SRS-XB01 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
  • Bluetooth
  • Up to 6 hours battery life
  • Water resistant
  • Aux-in
  • Speakerphone
  • Top features: – Listen anywhere with the small & lightweight design – Connect wirelessly and pick up phone calls – Resistant design is great for the beach or pool Listen anywhereWhether you’re getting ready for a night out, or chilling at the park with friends, take the music with you with the Sony SRS-XB01 Portable Bluetooth Speaker. It’s small and light enough to throw in your bag without weighing you down.Connect wirelesslySimply connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth and the six-hour battery life will keep the tunes going all afternoon. You can also pick up phone calls that come through with the handy speakerphone function.Resistant designAnd if you fancy hitting the beach or relaxing by the pool, the SRSXB01 is resistant against water splashes, so you can listen without worry.
  • Product codes: 4548736080478

What’s better JVC JVC SP-AD50-H Portable Wireless Speaker or SONY SRS-XB01 Portable Bluetooth Speaker?

There are obviously a number of differences between JVC JVC SP-AD50-H Portable Wireless Speaker and SONY SRS-XB01 Portable Bluetooth Speaker, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £12 cost of JVC JVC SP-AD50-H Portable Wireless Speaker is closer to the expectation you had than the £19 pricep point of SONY SRS-XB01 Portable Bluetooth Speaker.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between JVC JVC SP-AD50-H Portable Wireless Speaker and SONY SRS-XB01 Portable Bluetooth Speaker. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that JVC JVC SP-AD50-H Portable Wireless Speaker scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas SONY SRS-XB01 Portable Bluetooth Speaker scores 8.6 out of 10 from 50 reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your HiFi systems and speakers as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



JVC JVC SP-AD50-H Portable Wireless Speaker



Rating:
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