Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating
Sony SRS XB23
IP67
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✗
Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an electrical enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two numerals The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquid.
Having a value of IP67, the Sony SRS XB23's rating is read as, the first number of 6 denotes that they are completely dust proof, and the second number of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.
Volume
Sony SRS XB23
1,259.17cm³
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 12,930.67cm³
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space taken up by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product fills. Sony SRS XB23 takes up 1,259.17cm³, it is important to know the space that the speaker occupies just so as to ensure that it will fit with ease into the available space next to your other gadgets.
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7's volume is 12,930.67cm³ meaning it
requires more space than the Sony SRS XB23 with a difference cm³
Weight
Sony SRS XB23
580g
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 3,295g
We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7, at 3,295g
weigh less than the Sony SRS XB23 with a difference g.
Most of the time a genuine quality system is a little bit heavier than average quality products though If you want to change the position of the soundbar often, then you should opt to purchase a lighter soundbar.
Height
Sony SRS XB23
76mm
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 302.5mm
The height represents the vertical dimension of a device, Sony SRS XB23 has a height of 76mm.
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7, at 302.5mm
is longer in height than the Sony SRS XB23 with a difference 226.5mm
Width
Sony SRS XB23
218mm
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 268mm
The width represents the horizontal dimension of a device, Sony SRS XB23 has a width of 218mm.
The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7, at 268mm
is wider than the Sony SRS XB23 with a difference 50mm
Thickness
Sony SRS XB23
76mm
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 159.5mm
The thickness (or depth) of Sony SRS XB23 is 76mm, to know the thickness of the speaker you divide its volume(space occupied) by the surface area( length by width)
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 has a thickness of 159.5mm,
hence thicker than the Sony SRS XB23 with a difference 83.5mm
Is Dust Proof And Water Resistant
Sony SRS XB23
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✗
The Sony SRS XB23 is dustproof and water-resistant. A water-resistant device can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, if it is to be submerged in the water this is usually set to a given depth and for a specific time period.
Has A Subwoofer
Sony SRS XB23
✗
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✓
A subwoofer is a speaker that delivers lower frequencies in the range of 20 -200Hz, the low frequencies are produced by instruments such as pipe organs, bass guitars, even the kick drums, and any explosive sound effects say in a movie. Devices that have a subwoofer inbuilt give a richer bass sound when listening to bass-heavy music like hip hop.
Size Of Subwoofer
Sony SRS XB23
✗
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 120mm
Bigger subwoofers are capable of producing deeper bass sounds. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 has a 120 mm subwoofer
Has Stereo Speakers
Sony SRS XB23
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✓
Sony SRS XB23 has stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 and Sony SRS XB23 have stereo speakers
Driver Unit Size
Sony SRS XB23
46mm
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 25mm
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the headphone. Sony SRS XB23 driver unit is 46mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 driver unit is 25mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Sony SRS XB23 by 21mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty reproducing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better sound.
Drivers Count
Sony SRS XB23
2only
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 3only
A speaker driver is an individual transducer that converts electrical energy to sound waves. Drivers come in different sizes and modes, but generally, you'll find three types: tweeter driver, which handles the high-frequency treble range (above 2,000 Hz), and midrange driver: which handles the midrange frequencies (200 Hz to 2,000 Hz). Woofer driver: handles the low-frequency bass range (below 200 Hz).
Based on the frequencies they handle more drivers may result in better sound quality, Sony SRS XB23 has 2 only.
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 has 3 only
Has A Passive Radiator
Sony SRS XB23
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✓
A passive radiator is a type of driver in speakers that can get extra power and resonance from a speaker system, usually used in smaller speaker systems. This radiator is called passive because it is not powered by electricity but by air pressure found in speaker cones.
The sound vibrations produced by a passive radiator depend on its mass and the size of its enclosure. It is usually used in combination with a woofer to produce deep, resonant tones that would normally be produced by speakers in large boxes powered by AC.
The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 and Sony SRS XB23 both have a passive radiator
Snr - Signal To Noise Ratio
Sony SRS XB23
✗
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 80dB
The signal-to-noise ratio is a measure that compares the meaningful sound a speaker produces to the level of noise produced by internal components of that speaker, the higher the number the less perceived noise. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 has an audio signal level of 80 dB higher than the level of noise.
Audio Output Power
Sony SRS XB23
20W
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✗
The audio output power of a device is based on the number of speakers and their power in watts Sony SRS XB23 has 20W, this is the amount of power the speakers can be loaded with "comfortably".
A higher audio output power results in louder, clearer sounds though this is not the sole factor determining the device's loudness. To better understand how loud any speaker can get, there are other features to factor in such as sensitivity, sound pressure, etc.
Lowest Frequency
Sony SRS XB23
20Hz
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✗
Low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device reproduces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on the way through. Sony SRS XB23's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, the lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.
Highest Frequency
Sony SRS XB23
20,000Hz
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✗
High frequency response measures if and how well an audio component reproduces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on the way through. Sony SRS XB23's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, the higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
Battery Life
Sony SRS XB23
12hours
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 8hours
Your speaker's battery life will reduce over time while in use, the battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Sony SRS XB23's battery life is 12 hours
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7's battery life is 8 hours. Each time you recharge your device, it gets a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first. But over a few years, you may find that your speaker, no longer plays for long like it used to.
Charge Time
Sony SRS XB23
4hours
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 5hours
It takes 4 hours to fully charge the Sony SRS XB23's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using it for the first time or when they have been unused for extended periods.
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 takes 5 hours to fully charge the battery
Has A Battery Level Indicator
Sony SRS XB23
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✗
Sony SRS XB23 has a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your speaker.
Multipoint Count
Sony SRS XB23
2only
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✗
Sony SRS XB23 support multipoint, which allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
Can Be Used Wirelessly
Sony SRS XB23
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✓
Sony SRS XB23 can be used wirelessly, wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.
The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 also can be used wirelessly
Has A Detachable Cable
Sony SRS XB23
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✗
Detachable cables are cables that have connectors on both ends. One end goes into your headphone cups, while the other end is inserted into a source device. Some new headphones, and not just the expensive ones, are coming with detachable cables, Sony SRS XB23 is one of those.
Has An Aux Input
Sony SRS XB23
✗
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✓
An auxiliary input allows you to play other audio sources by connecting them through a simple audio connection like a 3.5mm jack
Has A Socket For A 3.5 Mm Audio Jack
Sony SRS XB23
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✓
Being an industry-standard audio plug, a standard 3.5mm male connector is suitable for use with all MP3 players and computer sound cards. This means that it is commonly used in stereo headphones to your phone or connecting your phone to an external amplifier, sound bars, your car radio, etc.
Sony SRS XB23 has this connector giving it a wider range of connectivity with most of the sound devices out there. All plugs have at least a tip and sleeve with the number of rings that stand as a differentiating factor.
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 too has this kind of connector
Has Bluetooth
Sony SRS XB23
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✗
Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and computers.
Bluetooth Version
Sony SRS XB23
v5
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 v4.2
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Sony SRS XB23 has a v5
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 has a Bluetooth version of v4.2. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Maximum Bluetooth Range
Sony SRS XB23
10meters
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✗
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology standard that is used for exchanging data between fixed and mobile devices over short distances. The Sony SRS XB23 can connect at a 10meters distance via Bluetooth or infrared to another device.
Supports Wi-Fi
Sony SRS XB23
✗
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✓
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that allows devices such as computers, and mobile devices .i.e smartphones and wearables to connect and interact with other devices on the internet, the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 can connect to Wi-Fi.
Has Usb Type-C
Sony SRS XB23
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✗
Sony SRS XB23 supports USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power on a single cable. The USB-C plug is now part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets, it features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
Usb Ports
Sony SRS XB23
1only
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✗
With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices, like those you save your music on, Sony SRS XB23 has 1 only
Has A Mobile App
Sony SRS XB23
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✓
You can use your smartphone as a remote control for the device through a dedicated app. Through this, you can alter settings, unlock features, and get real-time updates so you can always listen to your music the best way you see fit.
Has Voice Commands
Sony SRS XB23
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✗
You can use your voice to control key functions of the Sony SRS XB23 and you can easily access it without pushing any button but just giving it voice commands.
Has Voice Prompts
Sony SRS XB23
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✗
With voice prompts, the device notifies you via audio messages, say its battery is running low it will notify you that it's time to recharge the device.
Control Panel Placed On A Device
Sony SRS XB23
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✓
There is a control panel on the Sony SRS XB23 body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.
The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 too have a control panel on them.
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