How to get Same SoundBot Silver Rich Style in Lower Price?
In this post I am comparing SB520 vs SB521 series Bluetooth wireless speakers thinking that SB521 must be an upgrade of SB520 … However you will see that SB521 has lower technical specs than SB520 as well as it is lower in price. So the choice is same rich looks you can get in lower price with some compromise in specs.
SoundBot SB520 vs SB521 Review and Comparison
What are the common features of SB520 & SB521?
- Color and Style
Both are available in stainless steel brush metal finish which looks rich and lasts long without scratches. Your speakers will look evergreen even after a year … - Sound
Both are powered by 50 mm drivers and passive subwoofers delivering true HD sound in such a small size.
They are capable of covering frequency range of 60HZ-18KHZ which is more than enough to get good Bass and Crispy treble … - Hands-Free Speakerphone
Both features built-in microphone which facilitates hands-free call on the speakerphone, I think this is one of the most useful feature of any Bluetooth music speaker - Connectivity
Both are powered with builtin 3.5 mm audio line which allows you to connect the speaker with any device having 3.5 mm output, by this way you save some power wasted using it in Bluetooth mode.
They are compatible with Android, iPhone, iPad, tablets, smartphones, iPods, MP3, MP4, radio players, and other Bluetooth enabled digital players or media devices with aux port. - Dimensions
They are precisely same in size i.e. 7.5 ” x 3 ” x 3.5 ” so you won’t find any difference in terms of looks.
Now question is What is the difference in SB520 vs SB521?
- Bluetooth version : SB520 features latest BT4.0
Main difference is SB521 has older BT technology and supports Bluetooth v3.o whereas SB520 features Bluetooth v4.0 which is latest and can support multi-connect as well as BT4.0 provides more stable & uninterrupted connection to your mobile or tablet or computer. - Music PlayTime (Powerful Battery) – Indoor or Outdoor?
SB520 is powered by 2200 mAh lithium-ion battery which can let you listen to music 15 hours (wired) & 12 hours (wireless) I think this is more than sufficient for your hiking trail or camping outdoors …
Whereas SB521 has small 1500 mAh battery delivering only 6 hours (wired) & 4 hours (wireless) music. I think this is pretty less time for hiking trail but okay if you are thinking of using it indoors.So go for SB520 if you want to use the Bluetooth speaker for Outdoor use & SB521 if you are intending to use it indoors.
Lets check in simple table completed technical specs which will quickly show you similarities and differences. again I have colored the text so as to understand in quick and easy way best and good once
SoundBot SB520 vs SB521 Specs comparison
| Wireless Bluetooth Speaker | SoundBot SB520 | SoundBot SB521 |
| Best Buy | Best Buy | |
| Color | Stainless steel brush metal finish | |
| BT Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| Range | 33 feet | |
| Driver | 5W + 5W HD loud speakers & 2 x 50mm premium drivers | Dual membrane of 5W + 5W HD loudspeakers |
| Passive subwoofer | Yes both features passive subwoofer | |
| Frequency Response | 60HZ-18KHZ | |
| Water resistance | No | |
| Built-in Mic | Yes | |
| Hands-Free Speakerphone | Yes | |
| Music Play time | up to 15 hours wired and 12 hours with Bluetooth wireless connection | up to 6 hours wired and 4 hours with Bluetooth wireless connection |
| Built-in 3.5mm audio line | Yes | Yes |
| Charging time | 4-6 hours | 3 hours |
| Battery | 2200 mAh lithium-ion battery | 1500 mAh lithium-ion battery |
| Compatibility | Android, iPhone, iPad, tablets, smartphones, iPods, MP3, MP4, radio players, and other Bluetooth enabled digital players or media devices with aux port. | |
| Dimensions | 7.5 ” x 3 ” x 3.5 “ | |
| Weight | 22oz | ?? |
| Warranty | 1 year manufacturer warranty | |
| Wireless Bluetooth Speaker | SoundBot SB520 | SoundBot SB521 |
| Best Buy | Best Buy | |
Final call and recommendation for SoundBot SB Silver series:
While I have already discussed about the similarities and differences in between SoundBot SB520 & SB521 Bluetooth speakers I wil summarize what I want to say and what is the recommendation and why ?
- Outdoor use SB520:
While you are on hiking or camping where you don’t have access for charging your speaker, it is needed that the speaker shall be powered with best battery, in this case SB520 scores high with extra long marathon battery. Only hitch is that its not waterproof, so you need to protect it from water.
Also benefit is featuring BT4.0 which is latest one allowing multi-connect to the speaker.
Added advantage is the builtin microphone allowing hands free speaker calls - Indoor use SB521:
With lower budget and intention of using indoors, SB521 will come handy, where you get lower rating battery with only 4 hours wireless playtime (but since u r using it indoors no worries) also you will get same look and silver style in lower budget.