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Sony SRS-XE200 vs Ultimate Ears BOOM 3

Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.

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Sony SRS-XE200

Sony SRS-XE200

  • About 800 g.
  • Bluetooth 5.2 connection.
  • About 16 hours per charge.
  • IP67 rating.
  • Sony Music Center.
KSh 17,000In Stock
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Ultimate Ears BOOM 3

Ultimate Ears BOOM 3

  • 608 g.
  • Up to 15 hours per charge.
  • Bluetooth wireless audio.
  • IP67 water and dust resistance.
  • Power source: rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
KSh 17,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 if you want a lighter build (608 g) and a longer range (up to 45 m). The Sony SRS-XE200 has no clear advantage in the published specifications.

Weight

Sony SRS-XE200
About 800 g
Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
608 g

Battery life

Sony SRS-XE200
About 16 hours per charge
Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Up to 15 hours per charge

Connections

Sony SRS-XE200
Bluetooth 5.2
Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Bluetooth wireless audio

Audio

Sony SRS-XE200
Hands-free phone calls
Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
360° sound

Controls

Sony SRS-XE200
Power, Bluetooth, play/call, volume, STAMINA and microphone-mute controls
Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Power

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Sony SRS-XE200

  • Power source: Internal rechargeable battery.

Ultimate Ears BOOM 3

  • Lighter: 608 g (vs about 800 g).
  • Longer range: up to 45 m (vs 30 m).
  • Power source: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

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PrioritySony SRS-XE200Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
PortabilityAbout 800 g608 g
Output powerInternal rechargeable batteryRechargeable lithium-ion battery
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth wireless audio
Battery lifeAbout 16 hours per chargeUp to 15 hours per charge
Water resistanceIP67 water and dust resistanceIP67 water and dust resistance
SoftwareSony Music CenterBOOM & MEGABOOM by Ultimate Ears for iOS and Android

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSony SRS-XE200Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
BrandSonyUltimate Ears
ModelSRS-XE200BOOM 3 — Night Black: 984-001360; Ultraviolet Purple: 984-001363; Sunset Red: 984-001364
TypePortable Bluetooth SpeakerPortable Bluetooth Speaker
Announced—August 2018
Color—Night Black; Ultraviolet Purple; Sunset Red

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSony SRS-XE200Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Dimensions90 × 208 × 94 mm (W × H × D)184 mm high × 73 mm diameter
WeightApproximately 800 g608 g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSony SRS-XE200Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Battery—Rechargeable lithium-ion

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSony SRS-XE200Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Bluetooth5.2Bluetooth wireless audio
Bluetooth RangeApproximately 30 mUp to 45 m
Bluetooth Profiles / CodecsA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP and SSP; SBC, AAC and LDACA2DP
Wi-FiBluetooth-only portable speaker—
HDMIPortable speaker design—
USBUSB-C charging—
Microphone / Guitar InputsNo microphone or guitar input—
Multi-Speaker / Stereo PairingStereo Pair with two XE200 speakers; Party Connect—
App SupportSony Music CenterBOOM & MEGABOOM by Ultimate Ears for iOS and Android

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSony SRS-XE200Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Voice AssistantNo built-in voice assistant—
LightshowNo party lightshow—
Party FeaturesNot a party-speaker product—
Home Cinema FeaturesNot a home-cinema speaker—
Special Features—Floats; Magic Button playback control; pairing memory for up to eight source devices

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSony SRS-XE200Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Speaker ConfigurationFull-range drivers; Line-Shape DiffuserSingle portable speaker with 360° sound
Drivers42 × 51 mm full-range X-Balanced unitsTwo 2-inch drivers; two 2-inch × 4-inch passive radiators
Sound Modes / EQClearAudio+; DSEEFour presets and customizable equalizer in the app
Audio FeaturesHands-free phone calls360° sound; passive-radiator bass system
Frequency Response—90 Hz–20 kHz
Maximum SPL—90 dBC

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationSony SRS-XE200Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Power SourceInternal rechargeable batteryRechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery LifeApproximately 16 hoursUp to 15 hours
Charging TimeApproximately 4 hours with 1.5 A USB supply and speaker off—
Fast Charging10 minutes for approximately 70 minutes of playback in STAMINA mode—
Charging PortUSB-CMicro-USB; optional POWER UP charging dock sold separately
Power ConsumptionCharging: 7.5 W at 1.5 A; standby: 0.3 W—

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSony SRS-XE200Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
ControlsPower, Bluetooth, play/call, volume, STAMINA and microphone-mute controlsPower; Bluetooth pairing; volume; Magic Button for play/pause and track skip
Water & Dust ResistanceIP67IP67; water and dust resistant; floats
Placement / MountingFree-standing portable placementUpright portable speaker
Materials—Two-tone performance fabric covering

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSony SRS-XE200Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Speaker / SoundbarSRS-XE200BOOM 3 speaker
SubwooferNo subwoofer suppliedNo separate subwoofer
Remote ControlNo remote control suppliedNo remote control
Power CableUSB-C cableMicro-USB charging cable
Audio / HDMI CableNot applicableNo audio or HDMI cable
Mounting AccessoriesPortable designNo mounting accessories
Other Accessories—Power adapter not included
DocumentationQuick Start Guide and safety documentationQuick start guide

Similarities

  • Both are rated IP67.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use A2DP (Bluetooth profiles / codecs).
  • Same type: Portable Bluetooth Speaker.

In summary

Choose Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 for a lighter build and a longer range.

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