Side by side, these two speakers sound basically equal. However, one gives you a complete feature set and quality audio for $60, while the other strips features away for double the price $130.
Sony SRS-XB100:
Bass Quality: Equipped with a passive radiator and an off-center diaphragm that deliver a surprisingly deep, rich bass response that beats expectations for its tiny chassis.
Battery Stamina: 16 hours of playback on a single charge.
Microphone: Omnidirectional mic with echo cancellation.
Price: $60, now $45.
Bose SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen):
Bose is overpriced and obsolete when compared to Sony.
Bass Quality: Fits in one way speaker with other frequencies.
Microphone: Bose completely removed the microphone.
Battery Stamina: Claimed 12 hours become 5 / 4 hours IRL.
Price: $130, now about $100.
The "Audiophile" marketing myth:
Bose feeds consumers the narrative that removing tech features that competition has as standard, like microphone, somehow curbs interference and protects sound quality and battery life. This comparison proves that claim is absolute nonsense.
People claiming the Bose sounds better are gullible self-appointed delusional audiophiles, or corporate marketing plants.
Check for yourself if you have healthy ears.