Deciding on whether to buy a product like SONY EXTRA BASS SRS-XB22 Portable Bluetooth Speaker or perhaps SONY SRS-XB21 Portable Bluetooth Wireless 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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SONY EXTRA BASS SRS-XB22 Portable Bluetooth Speaker vs SONY SRS-XB21 Portable Bluetooth Wireless Speaker

SONY EXTRA BASS SRS-XB22 Portable Bluetooth Speaker specs

SONY EXTRA BASS SRS-XB22 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
SONY SRS-XB21 Portable Bluetooth Wireless Speaker specs

SONY SRS-XB21 Portable Bluetooth Wireless Speaker
Type: Portable speaker

Type: Wireless portable speaker

Colour: Grey

Colour: Black

SPEAKERS

PERFORMANCE

Speaker unit: 42 mm satellite speaker x 1

Number of speakers: 1 (42 mm full range)

Amplifier: S-Master amplifier

Frequency: 20 – 20,000 Hz

Frequency: 20 – 20,000 Hz

AUDIO FEATURES

Impedance: 4 Ohms

AUDIO FEATURES

Sound enhancement: – Extra bass
– Clear Audio+

Other audio features: Party booster mode

Presets: – Standard
– EXTRA BASS

FEATURES

Supported file formats: A2DP, AAC, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, LDAC, SBC, SPP

Other audio features: – LIVE sound mode
– Party booster sound effects

Playback via aux-in: 3.5 mm jack

FEATURES

Other read formats: SBC, AAC, LDAC

Lighting: Yes

Resistance: Waterproof & dustproof (IP67)

Controls: – Buttons
– Power on/off
– Volume
– Play/pause
– Pairing

Lighting effects: Single colour flashing line light

Auto power off / dimmer: Yes

APP

Other features: – Washable and waterproof
– Dustproof
– Rustproof
– Party chain

APP FEATURES

App name: Sony Music Center app

App compatibility: – Android
– iOS

App name: Sony Music Center

App features: – Select playlists
– Change the music
– Change lighting pattern
– Change sound modes

General app features: – Select music
– Change sound modes
– Adjust volume
– Change lighting patterns

CONNECTIVITY

CONNECTIVITY

Inputs: Aux-in x 1

Wireless: Yes

Outputs: No

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2

WiFi: No

NFC: Yes

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2

AirPlay: No

NFC: Yes

Inputs: 3.5 mm jack x 1

Speaker pairing: Up to 100 speakers

POWER

USB smartphone charging: Yes

POWER

Power options: – Mains
– Battery

Battery life: Up to 12 hours

Power options: Rechargeable battery

Batteries included: Rechargeable

Battery life: Up to 12 hours

Auto standby mode: Yes

Auto standby / power off mode: Yes

GENERAL

GENERAL

Box contents: – Sony SRS-XB21 Portable Bluetooth Wireless Speaker
– Micro USB cable
– Warranty card
– User registration card

Box contents: – Sony EXTRA BASS SRS-XB22 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
– Micro USB cable

Dimensions: 72 x 193 x 65 mm (H x W x D)

Dimensions: 72 x 201 x 68 mm (H x W x D)

Boxed dimensions: 121 x 232 x 106 mm (H x W x D)

Price: £75

Price: £49.97

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews: 63

Review Score: 9.3 / 10

Review Score: 8.1 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy SONY EXTRA BASS SRS-XB22 Portable Bluetooth Speaker or SONY SRS-XB21 Portable Bluetooth Wireless 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 SONY EXTRA BASS SRS-XB22 Portable Bluetooth 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-XB21 Portable Bluetooth Wireless 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 Sony and Sony, the average was £414.71 for Sony, £414.71 for Sony. The max for each was £13999/£13999 and minimum was £7.49/£7.49

Price analysis of SONY EXTRA BASS SRS-XB22 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Price analysis of SONY SRS-XB21 Portable Bluetooth Wireless Speaker

  • SONY EXTRA BASS SRS-XB22 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
  • Bluetooth / NFC
  • Up to 12 hours battery life
  • Waterproof
  • Aux-in
  • Pair up to 100 speakers
  • Play your music wherever you goWhether you’re headed to a party or a picnic, bring the noise with the Sony EXTRA BASS SRS-XB22 Portable Bluetooth Speaker. Wirelessly stream your favourite tracks using Bluetooth and wrestle back control of the next song on the Sony Music Center app. Use the app to play with sound and lighting modes, skip a track or select your expertly curated 80s pop playlist (because everyone wants to hear Rick Astley again).Can I get extra bass with that?Don’t be deceived by its compact size. Experience rumbling basslines as the Sony SRS-XB22 features EXTRA BASS technology, letting you really get into the drop of the EDM you’re blasting.Missing those summer festival vibes? Feel like you’re back seeing your favourite band with LIVE SOUND mode. The mode uses the angled speakers to create a three-dimensional sound you can hear all around you.The perfect pool party companionKeep the music playing without panicking if the Sony SRS-XB22 goes for a little dip in the pool. Ready for anything, the speaker has a waterproof rating of IP67 and can survive up to half an hour of being submerged in water.It’s dust and sandproof too. Pop the speaker in your bag as you head to the beach for worry-free summer fun. And with up to 12 hours of battery life, you can dance all day without recharging.
  • Product codes: 4548736091283
  • SONY SRS-XB21 Portable Bluetooth Wireless Speaker
  • Bluetooth / NFC
  • Up to 12 hours battery life
  • Waterproof
  • Aux-in
  • Top features: – Live sound mode takes your music to a new level – Huge battery life in a compact, portable speaker – Give your party a boost with lighting and sound effects – Fully waterproof for worry-free listening Live sound modeTake the festival vibe with you wherever you go with the Sony SRS-XB21 Portable Bluetooth Wireless Speaker.We’ve all been to a party where the speakers just weren’t up to the task. Featuring a powerful 42 mm speaker unit, the SRS-XB21 is specially designed to send your music to a wider area, so you’ll get amazing sound everywhere in the room, not just if you’re right in front of the speaker.If your party needs an extra boost to get started, the SRS-XB21 also features Extra Bass mode. Perfect for EDM and dance music, it adds that extra punch to your music that will get everyone up on their feet – all you need is your club classics playlist and you’re good to go.Huge battery lifeWith up to 12 hours of battery life, the SRS-XB21 won’t quit on even the longest BBQ turned dance session. Light, compact and portable, it will easily fit in your backpack, your beach bag or even a bike cupholder. Wherever you’re going, you’ll always be ready to start a spontaneous party.Give your party a boostThe SRS-XB21 features loads of cool ways to give your party a boost if you’re sensing a lull. In-line lights flash to the beat of your favourite tracks, and to add some fun the speaker makes different sounds when tapped in certain areas, such as a snare drum or a cowbell. Best of all, with wireless party chain you can connect up to 100 wireless Sony speakers via Bluetooth. The music and lights will sync up automatically, so all you need to do is enjoy the vibe. Bring Ibiza to your living room, garden, the beach, anywhere at all.Fully waterproofThere’s nothing worse than spending your whole day at the beach worrying about your speaker getting wet. The SRS-XB21 is both fully waterproof and dustproof, so even if it gets sandy or someone drops it in the sea, it will keep on playing. Thanks to the high quality exterior fabric, you can even wash it if it gets dirty.
  • Product codes: 4548736072107

What’s better SONY EXTRA BASS SRS-XB22 Portable Bluetooth Speaker or SONY SRS-XB21 Portable Bluetooth Wireless Speaker?

There are obviously a number of differences between SONY EXTRA BASS SRS-XB22 Portable Bluetooth Speaker and SONY SRS-XB21 Portable Bluetooth Wireless 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 £75 cost of SONY EXTRA BASS SRS-XB22 Portable Bluetooth Speaker is closer to the expectation you had than the £49.97 pricep point of SONY SRS-XB21 Portable Bluetooth Wireless 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 SONY EXTRA BASS SRS-XB22 Portable Bluetooth Speaker and SONY SRS-XB21 Portable Bluetooth Wireless Speaker. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that SONY EXTRA BASS SRS-XB22 Portable Bluetooth Speaker scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas SONY SRS-XB21 Portable Bluetooth Wireless Speaker scores 8.7 out of 10 from 63 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.



SONY EXTRA BASS SRS-XB22 Portable Bluetooth Speaker



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