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Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 3095 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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94%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are delighted by the SRS-XB12 Portable Bluetooth Speaker's exceptional sound quality, portability, and impressive battery life. Many appreciate its compact size and the powerful bass, while the waterproof design is also frequently praised. Although some users found pairing multiple speakers challenging and the instructions unclear, the overwhelmingly positive feedback points to a highly enjoyable user experience. The speaker's value for its price is also frequently noted.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability, Sound quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Stopped working in less than a month

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this beginning of April and was very happy with it. Then it simply stopped working. I could not turn it on, and could not get it to charge. Just dead. I just got a replacement and am crossing fingers that it works better.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability, Sound quality
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Impressive Sound for Small Form Factor

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Sony XB12 Extra Bass Portable Bluetooth Speaker is impressive. Designed to be ultra-portable, you can easily wrap your hand around it, toss it in your bag, or even let it dangle from your wrist (a bit awkwardly). Water-proofing completes the mobile packaging. All of this confirms that it's targeting the 'take-it-with-you' demographic. It paired immediately and the sound was very good for such a small speaker. I was pleased to see that it could take full volume without any distortion and maintain plenty of punch. So, the key issue is how you plan to use your portable Sony bluetooth speaker. If you need a small, bluetooth speaker for more stationary uses, I would recommend checking out Sony's XB21 speaker. It is a bump-up in overall sound quality and is currently available for a similar price. However, if you want to take your music with you - in as small a speaker package as possible - without sacrificing decent sound, this is the one to get.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great sound for a little speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound in the house. Not as powerful sounding when used outside

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good value

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this speaker on sale. We use this on the patio and it sounds good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Packs a punch loud for a tiny device but very reliable

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Small, waterproof (used it in a kiddie pool)

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Loud enough for tiny size and low price. Nice rubberized feel.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good inexpensive speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good quality, loud enough for personal use. Bought it on sale!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This bluetooth portable speaker has wonderful sound.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony SRS-XB12 portable Bluetooth speaker

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent and I can put it on my pocket whenever I go

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    bought as give - recipient loved it

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    good price and value for item. makes good gift for tech people

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works well

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For the price and size it’s a very good speaker for sure

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good but not super loud

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is great for hanging by the pool or the occasional karaoke in the shower but don’t count on super loud volume. Mine didn’t turn on unless plugged in, which I thought it was supposed to hold a charge. Still looking into that . Works great otherwise.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Pairing

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    pairing speakers not easy

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pairing speakers not easy and they don't always stay paired.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really enjoy using these speakers. It was simple to set up and easy to use. The sound is good as well. It has met my expectations. I use it to add relaxation to my bath and calming music to fall asleep. I highly recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Small nice sound

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Small speaker nice sound it’s good enough for travel

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy to se up and use

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well This was a good purchase Especially for the price paid

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Better Than Average

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This speaker isnthe loudest but it does have bass boost.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very nice little speaker at good price, I like it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Rolltide, Thank you for purchasing our Sony XB12. We're thrilled to hear that you find the XB12 as the best value in its price range. We hope you are enjoying the easy portability with a detachable strap. If you would like to add more sound pair with another XB12 for stereo sound. Plus, with an IP67 rating, you no longer have to worry about water or dust. Keep your playlists going with up to 16 hours of battery life. Thank you for sharing your feedback! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice Small Bluetooth Speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very nice small Bluetooth speaker. Great value for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not the Sony quality I'm use to

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this to take out on the kayak. Looking for a waterproof speaker. Have had Sony before and always been happy until now. The wife has an inexpensive ILive speaker that sounds better... Too bad, the size and strap work good. Just not enough full sound.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend