Sony SRS-XB30 Series (2018) vs XLeader A8 (2017)

The Sony SRS-XB31 (2018) was loved by reviewers at Consumer Reports, a highly trusted source that performs reliable in-depth testing. It did great in its "Best Wireless Speakers for Dorm-Room Style" roundup where it was named its "Ranked 2 out of 4", which, in itself, makes it a product worth considering.

As for the XLeader A8 (2017) - The Sleep Judge, a source that conducts reliable hands-on testing, has featured it in its Best Bedroom Speakers roundup. However, it didn't make it to any of the top spots.

Lastly, we tried to do a direct Sony SRS-XB31 (2018) vs. XLeader A8 (2017) comparison of review ratings between these two products, but couldn't find any review scores for the XLeader A8 (2017).

Compared to all other Portable Bluetooth Speakers on the market, however, the Sony SRS-XB31 (2018) performed great. When averaged out, it earned a rating of 9.4 out of 10, which is much better than the 7.6 review average of Portable Bluetooth Speakers in general.