Anker Soundcore 2 vs Sony SRS-XB32 - Where are the differences?

Let's compare the Anker Soundcore 2 and the Sony SRS-XB32 and take a closer look at the differences.

Size and weight

The two devices differ in their dimensions. The smaller a loudspeaker is, the more practical it is in use, of course.

• Anker Soundcore 2: 5.4 cm x 16.5 cm x 5.4 cm
• Sony SRS-XB32: 8.3 cm x 23.8 cm x 8.4 cm

Battery

With a battery life of up to 24,0 hours there is no difference between the two devices. In practice, the specification of the battery life can often be somewhat lower, since the manufacturers specify the maximum possible performance.

Waterproof

Both speakers are waterproof. The Anker Soundcore 2 is certified with IPX7. With the Sony SRS-XB32 a IP67 certification is present.

Bluetooth

With Bluetooth version 5.0 the Anker Soundcore 2 has a newer version than the Sony SRS-XB32. There we have Bluetooth of the version 4.2. A newer Bluetooth version offers a better stability in the connection. Thus also a higher comfort in the application is given. The range is the Anker Soundcore 2 up to 20,0 m.

The Sony SRS-XB32 has NFC, which allows you to connect playback devices more easily.

Powerbank

The Sony SRS-XB32 can be used as powerbank. With the Powerbank function, other devices can be charged via USB using the speaker. Of course, this is at the expense of the battery life of the speaker.

Leistung

Both speakers have a power of 2 x 6 Watt. The driver of the Sony SRS-XB32 has 48 mm.

Lichteffekte

Light effects are only offered by the Anker Soundcore 2. But this is only an optical difference. The light effects have no effect on the sound. The Sony SRS-XB32 there are colored light effects.

Connecting multiple speakers

Both speakers offer the possibility to connect two devices and use them as a stereo system.

Some speakers can be connected to several others and played together. This is usually called party mode. The difference to stereo connection is that all devices play the same thing. With stereo connection there is only one channel at a time. Das unterstützt the Sony SRS-XB32. Usually this type of connection is only possible within one manufacturer. Even then, it is not necessarily possible to connect every loudspeaker to every other one. For the Sony SRS-XB32 "Party Connect" is used.