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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 3095 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

  • Battery Life

    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 5 out of 5 stars

    It is great! Love it

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

    Sounds great I play it all the time. Sound Is good and it’s movable I put it in different rooms and the music sounds great everywhere I put it and it never never had a problem with it and I would highly recommend it to anybody who is looking for something to hear music at home with their with their phone

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it for the outdoors

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

    Live this thing m. I bring it on my kayak so I have some rhythm to paddle to and it’s plenty loud. I also bring it on my bicycle, fits in the bottle holder but in traffic it’s hard to hear over cars and road buzz. For what I paid I don’t think I’ll find a speaker better tha. This.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Speaker for pool party

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

    I Love this little speaker we are always in the pool and sometimes you get a phone call and you do not want to get out of the water all you have to do is answer your phone call right from your speaker because this speaker is a waterproof speaker so you can do anything. I Love it so much and sound great

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Portability, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good sound, with a huge battery autonomy, fits anywhere, easy to carry due the strap.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Exactly what I wanted

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

    This was exactly what I wanted! Small, compact "block" design, light weight but not flimsy construction, easy to operate, EXCELLENT sound. I use it with my laptop when watching movies and in my truck for tunes. Can't beat the price. I am very happy with my choice!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bang for buck.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a really nice sounding speaker for the size and price point. The speaker is about the size of a softball and doesn’t take up much space. It has a strap so it can be hung from a shower head or wherever else you may want it. I’m very pleased with the purchase and am considering buying a second.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect!

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's small but it packs big sound! I love it! I carry it around the house as I move from room to room while I am cleaning or use it in the bathroom so I can sing when I take my showers :-) FYI - I don't think its waterproof so I set it on the bathroom sink when in the shower

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Techgirl007, Thank you for this amazing review! We're glad to hear you love the powerful sound quality despite its compact size. And good to know you're enjoying the easy portability with the detachable strap. This unit supports IP67 rating, so 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 choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little speaker for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We used this speaker on a 12-hour car ride from KCMO to Austin TX. It still had battery when we got there! Sound is pretty good for a little speaker, I mean you’re not buying this for the amazing bass and surround-sound. But for a car with no radio and a 12 hour road trip, it was just perfect!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small, but packs a big punch!

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

    Compact, but delivers a lot of sound. Easily connects to to your source via Bluetooth. Great for those video calls or Zoom meetings where you need a bit more volume than your device delivers. Caught it on Black Friday sale pricing and feel it is a real bargain.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    That bass!

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

    I already own the Sony GTK-XB90; which I love! I bought this small Sony speaker to take on a trip. I am highly impressed with its sound quality! The bass really booms in the small speaker. There’s a perfect balance between the balance and higher frequency sounds! I’d highly recommend this speaksr!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Portable Speaker

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

    This is one of the better small speakers that i have seen. I purchased it for my son as a christmas present, and now i hear it all of the time. I should have bought earphones. Great bass, long lasting charge, and its red so he wont loose it. Highly recommended and a great purchase.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great speaker

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

    I love this speaker, it’s great for shower, cleaning garage, small picnics, battery last forever and has been dropped couple times by my 5 year and nothing happened to it. Now if you want it for a party I would not recommend it’s too small and not loud enough

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony - SRS-XB12 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

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

    The Sony - SRS-XB12 Portable Bluetooth Speaker is excellent in performance and ease of use. My use of it is a replacement for the non-functional speakers on my old laptop computer. The speaker connects very quickly and has considerable base and high-range.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small but Powerful

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

    I love listening to music while studying, cooking and relaxing. Every song I've tested sounds amazing, from classical to fuzzy psych rock. The bass is no joke, I had to pause the Beastie Boys and listen because I thought there was a giant truck outside.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound and quality!!!

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

    I bought this as a gift, ended up keeping it. I used it in my bedroom and when I walked into other parts of my house I could still hear everything loud and clear. I’m not upset I didn’t gift this to the person I bought it for at all. I’m glad I now own a great little portable speaker!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good poolside speaker

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

    So far I haven’t had any problems with the battery going out after several uses of using by the pool as I swim laps. It hasn’t gotten over heated (even though I still try to keep it shaded in the extreme heat outside, and it was loud enough to hear okay at a big community pool. The bass sounds good but I do wish it could go louder than it does. But for the price, it is a good little speaker.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small, Lightweight, Easy to transport

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have a few other Sony speakers including the larger sibling of this one, the XB-30 which I enjoy using but was looking at something more portable. Most often the speaker goes along with me around the house in the morning while getting ready for my day. This speaker weighs next to nothing and even comes with a hand strap. The main content which is played back on this speaker is spoken word where sound quality is not the primary concern. The only downfall that I can see is the directionality of the speaker requires me to lay on its side to direct the sound. Doing so will increase the risk of the speaker rolling away and access to the buttons will also be compromised. Some small bumps on the side of the speaker would be nice to prevent that from happening. Despite these minor shortcomings I will still consider the speaker worthy of the purchase price while on sale.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lots of sound out of 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.

    I purchased this speaker after debating for a while if I wanted this or to get another Bose speaker. I am really glad I chose this one. Not only was it cheaper but the sound is absolutely fine and the bluetooth was easy to connect. I would definitely recommend this one.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Incredible Sound!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was concerned the small speaker was not going to be loud enough for my mom’s patio and huge backyard. To my delight, the small speaker carried the music perfectly for the entire 1 acre! The Intense Bass, Powerful Treble, and the clearest sound projected out Weezer (Blue Album) perfectly!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Sound In A Small Package!

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

    My daughter had the 10 version of this speaker & was playing music off of her phone & I was amazed at the volume that came from it’s compact stature. I bluetoothed it to my iPad & use it to teach dance & I love how portable it is & how effective! I would definitely recommend it.

    I would recommend this to a friend