The Charge 4 has an unrivalled clarity and rich, powerful bass that doesn't come at the expense of mids and highs. So, the moment you've been waiting for: which speaker has the best sound? Switching between paired devices is as simple as waving your phone above the speaker, which I found to be an innovative way of incorporating new technology. One cool feature of the XB33 is it's implementation of NFC for quick pairing. I'm talking customisable lighting and an in-built power bank that rivals the mighty Charge 4, with one minor caveat: the battery capacity is a tiny 2700mAh, which is almost three times smaller than the JBL. Where they're both content with just being the oversized toilet paper tube that plays music, the XB33 insists on being an all-in-one party system. The Sony XB33 differs from the other speakers. It has a USB-C port you can't take for granted, very sturdy buttons, a 7500mAh battery that doubles as a power bank and best of all, an all-important AUX port!įinally, my iPod Nano is usable in the modern world. I'm a big fan of what the Charge 4 is packing. Customising the magic button involves a boring setup that's entirely worth skipping, however your Boom will chime annoyingly to remind you if you haven't done it. UE has implemented a 'magic button' on the Boom 3 - a feature meant to help navigate through songs via the streaming apps. The Boom 3 features a very outdated Micro USB port and while a separately wireless charging pad is cool, there's no excuse for outdated hardware on a premium device. If I want to get the beats going on the beach, I have no time for apps or fiddling with the EQ.ĭespite on-point styling, Ultimate Ears (UE) still has a lot to learn from its competitors when it comes to putting together a simple speaker. I also don't like its LED party strips, and while I get the rave vibe Sony was going for, I feel it looks tackier than it actually is.įor me, a Bluetooth speaker is a simple concept - I just want to quickly turn it on and crank it up. Exposed speaker cones beneath a matte-black mesh might be a good look for a car speaker, but you need it to look pretty sitting on the deck too. The Sony XB33 is less attractive than its competition. I'm disappointed we don't get the full 12-colour palette available in the rest of the world or the ability to customise your own speaker online, but I suppose you can't have everything in this COVID-19 hellscape. The JBL Charge 4 looks stylish in either blue or black, and is one good-looking oblong.
The other speakers aren't unpleasant to look at. UE really coined the recognisable can-shaped design with their first Boom in 2013, and still does styling best in my opinion. The sleek, refined look of the UE Boom 3 is difficult to look past, despite being almost eight years old. With that in mind, was it ever a contest as to who had the best speaker design?
A speaker is more than just a sound box, it's an accessory.
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