JBL Charge 5 Vs Sony XE300 - How Can You Mess Up This Bad?

[@victhebric66]

I went with JBL charge 5. It was $130 on Amazon and it came with a speaker case straight from JBL. You just can't go wrong with that.

[@defnotatroll]

So not only did they make it sound worse but they also took away the light feature so you have absolutely no reason to buy it over the JBL, great job Sony 👍

[@LindonSlaght]

Yeah imma stick with my XB33's, and when the time comes, replace them with hopefully whatever comes after the XE300. Not gonna lie I feel jipped that I have to wait 4 years from when I got my speakers to actually upgrade them. I love the XB33's, I know some people don't like them but they're missing the best feature. In stereo mode they sound best. Most reviewers only have one. As a singular speaker, it's good, but two? That's more than the sum of their parts.

[@defnotatroll]

@@LindonSlaght if it sounds good why are you upset you have to hold on to it for longer? A speaker isn't like a phone, if it sounds good it sounds good forever

[@LindonSlaght]

@@defnotatroll that's true, but I like having the latest tech. So when a tech companies idiocy makes me have to hold onto an aging device, I feel a little out of the loop.

[@defnotatroll]

@@LindonSlaght I understand. Sony did you a favour anyway. I say wait until a speaker with Bluetooth LE audio comes out to upgrade

[@LindonSlaght]

@@defnotatroll I mean I have LDAC I'm not exactly suffering for audio quality. It doesn't work in stereo mode right now but I'm hoping with future speakers it will.

[@eliazarperez3585]

Can't wait to see ur Boombox 3 and pulse 5 reviews. I've seen some reviews from European reviewers and most of them are not impressed by the speakers.

[@E-man5375]

That’s so not true

[@SPDATA1]

I got my XE 300 for free and I am satisfied. I configured it so now it fits my needs. 😉

[@georgegarcia5771]

How did you configure It?

[@NiqHowie]

@@georgegarcia5771 the app allows you to set somewhat custom EQ for Sony speakers.

[@BigHomieSteveTheMetalHead]

I've always owned JBL speakers but I just had to buy another one after a battery issue, I tested both the Charge 5 and the Sony XE300 at the store and the Charge 5 is definitely clearer and the bass quality is much better. I was considering getting the Sony but I'm glad I decided to stick with JBL, I use the speaker pretty much all day every day and JBL has been pretty reliable for me.

[@giovannivici1855]

Just got jbl...I already had a smaller jbl go 3....AMAZING SPEAKER, MEDIUM SIZE, LOUD BASS, COOL DESIGN & WATERPROIF

[@mikehancock6280]

Hey, Sony! Reprimand who ever came up with this brilliant idea and go back to the drawing board.

[@abrahamz3826]

I regret not doing my research and buying it on Black Friday. I’ve seen resale value go for $50. Never going to buy a Sony speaker again. Bose Flex is what I bought after

[@johnjohnix]

My only complain in jbl is that 65hz-20kzh. There are low sound that you csnt hear on jbl anymore but you still can on sony.

[@tmorse1211]

Just got the x300 and definitely taking it back

[@MrJAV1987]

Just bought the X300 and returning it tomorrow. It is so muffled. You can tell the difference right away in sound. Going after the JBL Charge 5.

[@u2fkeys665]

Good luck with battery life😂

[@betelgeuse227]

​@@u2fkeys665cgarge 5 has comparablr battery life considering that You can use it at lower volumes and Get the same performance as the sony while wasting less battery, and Get more performance when you need it

[@Captain_Clark_CDoryAdventures]

I have owned a JBL charge 3 for years. It finally got distorted at louder volumes. I've owned a JBL charge 5 for the past year and it has been great! Battery life is good and it sounds good too. I recently purchased a Turtlebox and I will never look back. It blows the other speakers mentioned out of the water! Xb33 is 84.2 decimals and the Charge 5 is 94 decimals. It's definitely gonna be at a higher price point but this thing is 120 decibels, fully waterproof, built like a tank, and very crisp with a 25 hour playback time. It also has auxiliary input. The only cons for me are that it doesn't have XLR input, USB C as a charge option, costs $400, and weighs 10 pounds. With that being said I don't see many scenarios where I will leave it at home in place of the charge 5 tbh. I can't wait to get a second one so I can run them in stereo! You definitely get what you pay for. Thanks for the sweet review and I would love to hear your take on the Turtlebox if you get a chance. Best wishes to ya! 🔊😎🤙

[@jordanking7711]

Why does it seem that every speaker I've compared sound worse than the JBL? Even the Bose Soundlink Flex. Come on. Seems like no contest really. Charge 5 hands down.

[@LTKing2013]

Try the Devialet Mania. Much more expensive though.

[@jaseaquino]

Feels like I made the best decision to buy a JBL instead of Sony recently, especially when it's now in a more discounted price. It's loud and well suited in various genres especially rock and metal. The downside is it doesn't have an AUX input unlike it's predecessor so when I'm using it with my Panasonic portable CD player, I bought recently a USB Bluetooth audio transmitter/receiver from Ugreen, connected to that while using JBL's power bank feature to power that, and it's all good.

[@TTOS69]

Ive always considered Harmon Kardon one of not The best affordable but still luxury audio. Their JBL lines help it reach normal people like you and me. Love my clip4 and CHARGE5 for everything. hiking, in the river on the lake In the shower literally every where. Theyve never done me wrong. And people bitching about taking a calls on a speaker? No one wants to hear your bs. Quit being lazy and pick up your phone.

[@pjyegy]

Just bought the Sony , I was comparing with jbl at the store doing back and forth sound testing , the Sony is really loud , deep and clear while the jbl is just loud . Sony is more enjoyable for the ears

[@LydonLewisDoUbLeZz]

Thought they might have been onto something with there new design but nope! I laugh when I compared the charge to the XE300. Being that big and sony didn't think to ad 1 or 2 tweeters is just baffling. I swear they better get it right next time. Whoever is there BT speaker engineer needs to be let go! How do they get there headphones right and the BT speakers wrong. I just don't get it. I returned that 300 in 1 week!

[@TheAscendedTechNinja]

And I remember you ordering it as well. I might make the XG-300 a exception but I'm skipping the XE200 and XE300

[@coolsquad7428]

There bluetooth speakers and theater and tv speaker teams are different from each other

[@LindonSlaght]

No, they just need to be told to listen to the speaker prototypes before passing it onto the manufacturing team.

[@TheAscendedTechNinja]

Truly

[@LindonSlaght]

@@TheAscendedTechNinja I can get an XE300 for free by taping cardboard over one of my XB33's

[@juanferreira5931]

The JBL DOES allow a wired audio input through its USB C connector in service mode. Works great in Android.

[@lumpyspacecollection1034]

Have you tried it?

[@juanferreira5931]

@@lumpyspacecollection1034 Yes I have. Usb c to usb c cable to Android (Samsung A51). Worked on first try. Getting into and out of service mode is a bit of a PITA though. To use in Windows you need to install a driver (I haven't tried that yet). I assume the same applies to linux and apple. HTH.

[@mynameisfan]

I mean as a JBL boombox owner and the charge 5 owner they sound soo good together the boombox handles the bass and the charge handles the highs and a little bass it feels lik a soundbare on batteries

[@Jul0570]

Add a flip 6 to it, sounds more open than the charge 5

[@jedvaulten02]

@@Jul0570 make sure it's TL

[@Caantiee]

Nice bro im partyboosting with my flip 5 and charge 5 all day too

[@mynameisfan]

@@Caantiee update I now got 2 boomboxes the bb2 and the bb3 it was on sale for 250

[@Caantiee]

@@mynameisfan in the netherlands it was too

[@samadams219]

the sony sounds a lot better when its horizontal.

[@mrmemeface1260]

Just stop talking..

[@samadams219]

@@mrmemeface1260 why?

[@mrmemeface1260]

@@samadams219 because what you say is bullshit, the sound doesn't change at all. You probably bought this crappy speaker and you can't admit to your self it is a piece of crap

[@dgs1017]

@@mrmemeface1260nt you adjust the xe300 to your preference tho?

[@robertoarmstrong7317]

@@mrmemeface1260lmao

[@DerkuiDerkui]

Sony sounds like there's a blanket covering it. JBL sounds much clearer and louder.

[@jedvaulten02]

Mesh is too thick and peabrain developed the Sony.

[@asepwardana7414]

The Blanket called "line-shape diffuser"

[@shatteredsquare]

two charge 5's with party link in stereo mode hits so gd violently hard and clear, two little pills in stereo completely blow away a boombox 2, boombox 2 sounds like a joke compared to two charge 5's in stereo mode

[@kevinbulldog3907]

Hi - I am thinking of buying 4 or 5 speakers to link throughout my house/backyard - do you recommend JBLs with partyboost, or something else? Thank you!

[@kevinbulldog3907]

I would appreciate any/all input - thanks! 😊

[@kevinbulldog3907]

Which speakers do you recommend? Thanks

[@kevinbulldog3907]

Anyone? Bueller? 😊

[@BlaInTjie]

Jbl all the way

[@paulsobu9084]

​@@kevinbulldog3907for a better taste use the JBL. The Sony is just good for a individual lonely users - an introvert environtment 👍 15:23

[@TheAscendedTechNinja]

Well Sony better release some new XB speakers 😂

[@LindonSlaght]

Imma be pissed if they end the XB line. These speakers suck.

[@asepwardana7414]

@@LindonSlaght who ever made the idea of "line-shape diffuser" need to be fired! 🤣

[@LindonSlaght]

@@asepwardana7414 I don't doubt they're actually used at concerts, but like I've said before, concert audio isn't exactly great.

[@HawaiiBeach_]

I bought a XE200 on release I dropped my chin hearing the speaker. Returned directly

[@LindonSlaght]

@@HawaiiBeach_ lmaooo you poor thing. I bought my best friend an XB23, didn't even consider the XE200 for a moment.

[@user-so2rh9om6y]

I’m waiting for Sonos to come out with a real probable speaker that roam was a huge let down if you ask me

[@GYMCADDY]

That’s what I said. But I’m labeled as a hater

[@miksumasterjbl8899]

JBL Charge 5 doesn't have AAC. I own the newest model and it has only SBC.

[@GYMCADDY]

You’re right, I messed up my notes. But still, the charge 5 still sounds better than the xe300.

[@shaileshkamble9603]

Gymcandy❌ JBLcandy ✅

[@Harsh22-h2x]

He is not biased he says what is true

[@escaperaccooncity392]

I just bought charge 5. IRL I only get 4 hours max playtime at 80% volume.

[@gtalife2397]

I get the same less with party boost but I have learned to adapt 🤣 fr all speakers cap about IRL play times

[@TTOS69]

That's normal right? If you play it around 50%, my speaker literally is playing something all day. Music or shows it doesn't matter. The battery is amazing on mine. If you crank it, it's never gonna last. Better have an outlet near by! But that "common" sense hehehe.

[@simefestin]

I think i'll keep my xb33 for longer period

[@xHizukax]

Now this is how you compare actual sounds of speakers! Nice! I thought sony is better but was wrong

[@folteaiustin4969]

The sony just sound horrible. The treble is completely off,as well as the mids and the bass is just some knocking with no deep end.

[@JuanAuribus]

The speaker definitely sucks, though the treble/mid eq slider in the sony app does wonders

[@cjiwnl]

Are you gonna make a video about jbl boombox 3?

[@nicowank634]

I really wonna know what they were thinking while making these speakers

[@jatnierdorta]

They’re just throwing crap at a wall to see what lands, they can’t compete with jbl.

[@nicowank634]

@@jatnierdorta the thing is the predecessors are pretty much better in every way it just doesn't make sense

[@robertllobrerajr.]

They better learn their lesson on this.

[@LindonSlaght]

@@jatnierdorta oh they sure as hell can they just made a mistake. Look at the XB33's, those things absolutely rock.

[@jatnierdorta]

@@nicowank634 the xb33 is good, the 23 and 43 are bad. I returned the 43 even after buying it for 150.

[@alexandercoleman4308]

The XE 300 sounds so quiet I love my charge 5 cuz it already sounds loud enough at like 60 70% volume

[@gtbigdog3507]

I run my Charge 5 at 60% and a couple of Flip 5s at the corners. For big parties I’m rocking 6 speakers

[@eliazarperez3585]

@@gtbigdog3507 nice I got 3 pairs of all the connect plus speakers they sound crazy all synced up

[@E-man5375]

@@gtbigdog3507 I’m rocking one JBL charge 5,2x tribit stormbox micro 2, 1x tribit stormbox blast

[@jaseaquino]

I'm was thinking of buying that last month but I just recently bought a JBL Charge 5 instead.

[@stephendedalus5268]

JBL Charge 5 doesn't support AAC, only SBC.

[@The.JZA.]

It's no contest. JBL Charge 5 wins hands down. I've had mine for about a week and loving it but I am having a problem with Bluetooth crackles/stuttering even when my phone is close to the speaker. It only happens intermittently but it is annoying. Has anyone else experienced this? If I replace my unit will the new one do it as well or is mine just faulty?

[@wallvid]

Try playing music through laptop, if it doesn't crackle then it's a phone issue and you search for Bluetooth noise resolutions on KZbin You'll have to make some changes in developer settings or something

[@Scarrus666]

Just listened to both the XE200 & XE300 at my local store. I'd like to point out that I'd rather listen to my grandfather's soviet radio than to any of these Sony speakers...

[@ninjahyps8429]

Hi when will you review the jbl boombox3

[@wesleycwagner]

So no stereo with the jbl…

[@lionfromjam7282]

Hi everyone, try the Marshall Middleton!!

[@ReneAlexisPenalozaMunoz]

Shoot! I just bought a XE300 before seeing the video. Now what!?

[@thesparkplug3561]

How is it now? Some say better after firmware update.

[@JaguarJuanDavid]

Best decisión jbl is puré garbage always

[@robertoarmstrong7317]

The firmware upgrade was fine, the sony sounds good to me. I find the JBL too sharp but that’s just me

[@verygoodbrother]

What eq settings are you using on the Sony?

[@dont_be-adumbfoolish_7026]

EQ raised all the way up

[@alexandercoleman4308]

Sony needs to make their speakers louder they need to add tweeters into some of their midsize and small speakers and make them sound just better overall I'm so tired of their warm sound signature

[@rubric_ra]

It's muffled and hollow signature and not from any aspect a warm signature.

[@jedvaulten02]

They need to take notes from Mifa

[@The_Animal_Man]

Sony as a company has completely given up on their portable speaker line lol, they continually release new stuff every year and they had the same segment of speakers as other companies such as anchor or JBL but when you compare them to those Brands like Marshall as well they end up costing the same but sound the worst😅

[@Harsh22-h2x]

Sony ult is the best

[@MicahMakesSongs]

the editing was glitched for me

[@jeamrudychumabba7775]

sony sounds as if it would be inside a box it is due to the bad design that its engineers made but it can be improved by putting a treble to what I see if it has good basss

[@xaelmorales646]

You have a blooper here maybe the Sony is ip67 BUT you said both ip 6 7

[@ritorujon]

The JBL sounds louder, but the sound is distorted which is uncomfortable to listen to. So the sound quality is definitely not good. The "instrument separation" is only arbitrary, normally it's done by stereo/surround sound, so with mono speaker you won't get any real spacial instrument separation.

[@CraftCreatorKC]

I don't understand what market are Sony targeting with muffled speakers.

[@ainajoe5874]

lol its not muffle. It more smooth and balance while jbl sound harsh and not ideal for longer listening

[@robertoarmstrong7317]

I kind of agree, was initially disappointed. Eq’d the sony and it’s great. No good for podcast listeners etc comparatively. But with music it’s great

[@Rajesh_0190]

Does Sony do R&D in Japan or what?

[@puiaturuburu906]

When will you unbox the sony... 🤦‍♂️ It sounds weak because you played while still it is packed, 🤣 JK 😂😂😂

[@geoff9480]

I never liked sonys sound signature. I even returned the “best” Sony Wh-100xm4 cs theyre so cheap sounding

[@EvanLovell]

Sony speaker are just garbage always been jbl sounds the best

[@my89scottsdale67]

I watched this video on the xe300 and the jbl segments sounded better how does that work😂

[@ChristopherCo]

Haha. Curious. Do you find the same muffled on the XE on your own experience?

[@Inthemixmedia]

I'm a Sony fan boy. But sent this speaker back. Muffled sound not good. Got the Bose flex instead.

[@LuhNoSho]

Bose flex is garbage to the charge 5 but better then Sony new speaker

[@asduhaisjdjasd]

the XE200 is somehow even worse than the XE300 compared to their relative competitors

[@jedvaulten02]

Because some peabrain developed it.

[@asepwardana7414]

It's the worse out of 3

[@asduhaisjdjasd]

@@asepwardana7414 that too 🤣🤣🤣

[@kelvinricafort2201]

my jbl charge 5 just got broke and it is my 2nd jbl that got broke doesn't even last a year.

[@samo6083]

How did it break

[@kelvinricafort2201]

@@samo6083 not sure maybe i dropped it once from the height of a chair but the issue didnt appear when dropped it came after a few months so i think jbl is not good quality

[@chumhau6993]

Sony make a legit turd sounds like its half under water.

[@rezanuuk9695]

Mic is very important When u are sharing a group call or when your hands are not free , you can easily use it. I go for Sony only for mic that I might use from time to time .

[@TTOS69]

No one NO ONE, wants to hear your phone call. Your not that cool. But you are that lazy. Pick your fkn phone up lmfao.

[@wow1371]

People enjoying JBL sound are the same people that think Dre Beats sound good 🤣

[@DBTBT1210]

After the versus video of the XE300 and the XB33. I feel like this isn't a fair fight.

[@EvanLovell]

Why? They both mid size speaker lol Sony is just a scam

[@DBTBT1210]

@@EvanLovell The XB33 couldn't exactly stand up to the Charge 5. And the XE300 couldn't touch the XB33. Need I say more...

[@Mingzhe583]

The line shape diffuser is really causing the issue so sorry for you Don't create such crazy ideas Sony

[@defnotatroll]

I didn't know the charge 5 had AAC support. Makes me jealous as an Xtreme 2 owner

[@AcasaInNatura]

it doesn't... only sbc.

[@dontwatchmydoomvideos]

don't be envious, you won't hear minor sourcing quality differences from speaker drivers of this caliber. the only differences you'll be able to hear will be tuning/tonal differences

[@defnotatroll]

@@dontwatchmydoomvideos yeah it wasn't for the quality I meant more from a latency standpoint, afaik AAC has less latency than SBC

[@jedvaulten02]

AAC has no bass it's all mid and treble quality.

[@jaseaquino]

Only SBC on Charge 5 but it's fine for a Bluetooth speaker.

[@royeastham5277]

What’s your beef with Sony? Were you sponsored by Sony and dropped because you were too negative about Sony? Or…did you pick up sponsorship from JBL?

[@royeastham5277]

Software update DRAMATICALLY IMPROVED AUDIO QUALITY!

[@royeastham5277]

Volume ain’t everything if tinny…needs rich audio quality…blasting crappy audio quality idiotic!

[@SimranDhillon186]

@@royeastham5277i had xb33 which is way better then xe300

[@royeastham5277]

@@SimranDhillon186 I like the added range I can walk away from the speaker with my iPad.

[@royeastham5277]

I don’t miss 360° audio because if you position the directional audio just right…just like standing nearby studio speakers.

[@deadthem]

Sony's previous line up was better IMO

[@warrenbuynasceddie3422]

Crystal Clear ...the winner is JBL CHARGE 5 compared to Sony 😂🤣😅 JBL charge 5 killed it 🔥🔥🔥 - Design 🔥🔥🔥 - Build Quality - Performance etc.....

[@delta_cosmic]

im not looking forward to the XE200 review as in i already have the impression that its also gonna be disappointing

[@juansoriano9148]

Thank you, gor ,being upfront.

[@jackoff1826]

It feels like Sony has just given up on speakers

[@kenmusicman7061]

Well sony did it again.Just wasting our time.It's like someone at Sony can't HEAR.😥

[@Bflow23]

Why you never answer your viewers questions?

[@haaagey]

Choice ?

[@billdepalma161]

Omg the Sony is so quiet the charge 5 rocks and pair 2 charge 5’s now your rocking in stereo what did SONY do here the XB SERIES WERE GREAT go back to XB SIGNATURE.

[@AnnoyingCritic-is7rp]

The sony is supposedly stereo.

[@dont_be-adumbfoolish_7026]

JBL: unbelievable Bass clear JBL is the best me: JBL always have that nice fuckin Bass Sony: 😡😡😡😡 let's smash JBL speaker JBL: 🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤💲💲💲💲💲💲💲💲💲💲💲💲💲💲💲💲💲💲 Sony: 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡

[@wqq7wujbltj675]

Are you okay?

[@Sumea_Saukko]

Considering the type of shit that you listen to. Having a quiet speaker might actually be the better option. So Sony is the winner.

[@DenniS-zw1zm]

Sony can it easy better they just make misstakes with nearly all BT Speakers. Old Sony quality was so brilliant. come on Sony

[@tallachristian13]

Didn't expect Sony to make their mid size speaker worst. Sony's XB33 a lot better compare to Sony XE300. The design's quite bland unlike XB33 which has it's significant light show. and what's more it also has aux port going with it. Comparing it to JBL Charge 5, the Charge 5 easily outdone Sony's XE 300. JBL Charge 5 can handle it's low and highs at 87% volume while Sony XE300 had to go up to 100% volume just to keep up with JBL Charge 5. And aside from that Sony's XE300 sounds muffled compared to JBL Charge 5 sound clarity thanks to it 's 10W tweeter handling all the highs. While JBL Charge 5 does have a better balanced sound profile than the Sony's XE300, playing it at 100% volume makes compression artifacts quite noticeable. 🙇🏿‍♂️🙇🏿‍♂️🙇🏿‍♂️

[@omnirhythm]

Sony's SRSXB23 is also poop, and costs over a 100 euros, ridiculous.

[@skr6983]

Jbl speaker clearly better in every way

[@Riskbreaker2009]

XE300 🤢🤮

[@daryasystem9601]

wtf is sony doing that speaker is quiet and muffeld

[@JonnyCigar407]

All these jbl fan boys lol

[@donjuandemarco4115]

Lol you have no ears

[@Balbessskin]

advertisement JBL 😅

[@Mingzhe583]

Xe 300 is absolute garbage speaker

[@ev4657]

Sony speakers just suck. I never recommend or use them…..any of them.

[@EvanLovell]

Sony your just getting disappointing on every product

[@Freeridin07]

Sony. Just stick to over head headphones please

[@mariocesar7786]

Porque a Sony ta em pé, e essa outra deitada, estranho.mais mesmo assim sou a Sony. Sony é sony.

[@junzesostrip1271]

Sony has a better sound it keeping the low , while charge 5 has lossing the low at 80% to 100% and it sound like a can

[@mikehancock6280]

The Sony sounds like phart box.

[@Hotmailmultitask]

Correct

[@rubric_ra]

Keeping the "low"! What's your reference. By low do you mean bass? If so Sony has no lower bass extension. Its all upper bass meaning its boosted above 100 Hz. While Charge 5 has more deep bass extension which topples to 50 Hz.

[@rubric_ra]

For the record if you're not knowledgeable about frequency response then keep quiet.

[@asan1050]

Thanks! GYMCADDY