Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- SRSXB23/B
- SKU:
- 11960555
Rating by feature
- Sound Quality
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Range
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
to a friend
Great speaker
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My hubby loves to listen to music when he's working in the garage and the yard and this speaker is perfect. Easy to pair with his phone and he's jamming to his music while he works. The sound is great!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SuzieQ, we're glad to hear that your husband loves our product. Compact, lightweight and easy to carry, the SRS-XB23 combines punchy bass sound with a tough, durable, go-anywhere design. Thank you for choosing SONY. ~Earl
Big Bang in small package!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love this portable speaker! I brought it as a gift for my mom and as I was setting it up for usage, I was happy with how easy it was to connect with my as well as my mother’s cell phones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kaity,
You made the right choice! Go anywhere with full, crisp sound in a lightweight, stylish design. The XB23 is IP67 waterproof, rustproof, dustproof, and shockproof, with up to 12 hours of battery life, so your music never gets left behind. Keep the good times going with super-efficient USB-C charging, and control sound settings with the Sony | Music Center app. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Cute and nice sounding
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got this to replace a broken blue tooth speaker for our daughter. Like that they had different colors - her favorite color is green. She takes this with her in her back pack and it set up nicely with her phone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kobooks, Great! You definitely made the right choice! We are really happy to hear you appreciate the sound quality and different color variants of the unit. Good to know that your daughter likes the overall performance. The SRS-XB23 speaker features EXTRA BASS for a deep, punchy sound and with a battery that can last up to 12 hours. The newly developed X-Balanced Speaker Unit in the XB23 achieves high sound quality and powerful sound pressure for a richer, deeper, more rewarding listening experience. The speaker is also waterproof and salt water resistant—so you've no worries using it by the sea or the pool—and there's no problem washing it either. Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Jess
Great sound
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love this speaker! I used to buy the JBL Flip speakers, but they always had problems after a year or two (battery issues). The sound quality is great on this speaker, and the color makes it stand out.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MDavis20, Thank you for your feedback and offering a fantastic rating on the product! We are thrilled to hear about your excellent experience with your new B23 EXTRA BASS™ Portable BLUETOOTH® Speaker! And good to know you appreciate the olive green color and you've seen the overall improvements of this speaker especially the superb sound quality over your previous model. The SRS-XB23 speaker features EXTRA BASS for a deep, punchy sound and with a battery that can last up to 12 hours. The newly developed X-Balanced Speaker Unit in the XB23 achieves high sound quality and powerful sound pressure for a richer, deeper, more rewarding listening experience. The speaker is also waterproof and salt water resistant—so you've no worries using it by the sea or the pool—and there's no problem washing it either. Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Jess
Great service, setup and sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony made it for easy setup and generating great sound. Bought two to cover the entire practice. Top it all off with great customer service from Best Buy team making it all come together at the end of the day. Thanks!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bluzman, Thank you for this amazing review! We're glad you love the waterproof design, sound quality, and portability of the unit. The XB23 is rated IP67 waterproof and dustproof resistant with up to 12 hours of battery life so your music never gets left behind Keep the good times going with super-efficient USB-C charging and control sound settings with the Sony Music Center app. Thanks for choosing Sony! Erin
Great Product
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this as a Christmas gift for my husband who's been looking for a wireless/bluetooth speaker for quite some time. He really loved it and the sound quality was just what he was looking for. Great product.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi there, Awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience so far with your new XB23 EXTRA BASS™ Portable BLUETOOTH® Speaker. We're thrilled to know that your husband loves the incredible sound quality of the unit. The SRS-XB23 speaker features EXTRA BASS for a deep, punchy sound and with a battery that can last up to 12 hours. The newly developed X-Balanced Speaker Unit in the XB23 achieves high sound quality and powerful sound pressure for a richer, deeper, more rewarding listening experience. The speaker is also waterproof and salt water resistant—so you've no worries using it by the sea or the pool—and there's no problem washing it either. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess
Excellent Portable Speaker
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is the second Sony portable bluetooth speaker that I have owned. The first was not dust and water proof as this one is which is one of the main reasons I wanted one. My primary usage of portable speakers comes at the beach, at the pool, and for tailgating sporting events (if we ever see those again!). This guy is not the smallest speaker around but it's lightweight and still a good portable size. The included strap to hang it up is very useful. The batteries seem to go on for hours without dying. Connecting and setup was a breeze. The sound quality especially with the amped bass is way better than expected in such a small package. Overall, if you need a portable speaker to take around especially near dust and water, this one will meet and exceed your expectations.
I would recommend this to a friendGreat little speaker
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this speaker. This is our 3rd one. Got 1 last summer for the cabin, liked it so much we got the 2nd for home, now got number 3 for our daughter who is going off to college.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dave, we're glad you love our product. The XB23 is IP67 waterproof, rustproof, dustproof, and shockproof, with up to 12 hours of battery life, so your music never gets left behind. Keep the good times going with super-efficient USB-C charging, and control sound settings with the Sony | Music Center app. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Bernie Bluetooth
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice little portable bluetooth speaker. We're not ready to speaker the whole house, so having this in another room is a good alternative for the time being. Also, can use it on the deck outside.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Snake, Perfect! We really love to hear you like the great sound quality and features of our XB23 EXTRA BASS™ Portable BLUETOOTH® Speaker! The SRS-XB23 speaker features EXTRA BASS for a deep, punchy sound and with a battery that can last up to 12 hours. The newly developed X-Balanced Speaker Unit in the XB23 achieves high sound quality and powerful sound pressure for a richer, deeper, more rewarding listening experience. The speaker is also waterproof and salt water resistant—so you've no worries using it by the sea or the pool—and there's no problem washing it either. Thank you so much for the 5-stars review and for choosing Sony! -Jess
Loving it
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works great, I'm a truck driver and I use it when I'm showing at the truck stops. Plenty loud and my music never skips at all, great bass and music is very clear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sunless, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the audio quality of your new speaker. The XB23 is rated IP67 waterproof and dustproof resistant with up to 12 hours of battery life so your music never gets left behind Keep the good times going with super-efficient USB-C charging and control sound settings with the Sony Music Center app. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin
Great value for price
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased this speaker to use at work. It produces exceptional sound quality for the price. Extremely easy to setup. Only drawback is the charge depletes rather fast if you have the volume cranked up.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Edward,
Thank you so much for the awesome review! We love to see our products in action! We are thrilled to hear you are enjoying the features, easy to setup, and excellent sound quality of your XB23 EXTRA BASS™ Portable BLUETOOTH® Speaker! We appreciate your feedback regarding the battery life of this speaker. For available operating time of the unit, please refer to the guidelines below.
Lithium-ion battery life Approx. (please ensure a full charge)
12 hours: Volume level of the unit set to 34, the sound mode set to STAMINA.
10 hours: Volume level of the unit set to 31 and with the factory default settings (sound mode: EXTRA BASS).
3 hours: Volume level of the unit set to maximum and with the factory default settings (sound mode: EXTRA BASS).
As with any battery operated speaker, Actual performance time may vary from the listed time due to the volume, songs played, surrounding temperature, and usage conditions.
The SRS-XB23 speaker features EXTRA BASS for a deep, punchy sound and with a battery that can last up to 12 hours. The newly developed X-Balanced Speaker Unit in the XB23 achieves high sound quality and powerful sound pressure for a richer, deeper, more rewarding listening experience. The speaker is also waterproof and salt water resistant—so you've no worries using it by the sea or the pool—and there's no problem washing it either.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience using your new Sony WF-1000XM3. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess
A Lot of Sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This thing can get LOUD; there's honestly no need for two for dual stereo sound in my opinion. I only have two problems with this speaker. 1- there is no bass but I knew that buying the item. 2- the sound isn't the clearest, especially if you listen at a higher volume. Normal volume is more than enough for me, though.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JLinz, thank you for sharing your review of your XB23! It is so good to know that you love this speaker! Go anywhere with full, crisp sound in a lightweight, stylish design. The XB23 is IP67 waterproof, rustproof, dustproof, and shockproof, with up to 12 hours of battery life, so your music never gets left behind. Keep the good times going with super-efficient USB-C charging, and control sound settings with the Sony | Music Center app.
We take this matter very seriously into consideration of our products. Thank you again for choosing Sony! Erin
Great Sound, Compact Size
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a great sounding bluetooth speaker. The bass feels strong and not distorted. Mids sound substantial, and highs are clear. Features that I like: It is smaller than other bluetooth speakers I've had, which is great for something to take on a trip. It has a usb-c connection, so I don't need to carry another charger cable with me. Water resistance is nice, so it can be used poolside without worrying about it. It is a subtle design and feels very solid I prefer this version without the integrated lights I can pair it with another Sony speaker for multi room audio Battery life is excellent (and easy to check battery status with a button) In my opinion, Sony bluetooth speakers are the best sound and features for the price.
I would recommend this to a friendGreat sound in small package
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great speaker! Has good bass and treble. The mobile app has a bunch of settings and on Android devices has LDAC for clearer music. There are EQ settings to adjust while using the mobile app.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi David, Wow! Thank you for the 5-star review of your SRSXB23 speaker. We're glad you're enjoying the incredible sound quality especially the EXTRA BASS feature of the unit. It's good to know you're utilizing the different customizations and built-in equalizer on the Sony Music Center App. The SRS-XB23 speaker features EXTRA BASS for a deep, punchy sound and with a battery that can last up to 12 hours. The newly developed X-Balanced Speaker Unit in the XB23 achieves high sound quality and powerful sound pressure for a richer, deeper, more rewarding listening experience. The speaker is also waterproof and salt water resistant—so you've no worries using it by the sea or the pool—and there's no problem washing it either. Thank you so much for leaving us such a wonderful review of your speaker! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess
portable speaker
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.we have enjoyed this portable bluetooth speaker!; able to take different places & use in different parts of house; easy to charge up again; sound quality is good!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi gwunder, Awesome! We're happy to hear that you are enjoying your new speaker. The XB23 is rated IP67 waterproof and dustproof resistant with up to 12 hours of battery life so your music never gets left behind Keep the good times going with super-efficient USB-C charging and control sound settings with the Sony Music Center app. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin
Great little speaker
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love this speaker. I use it all day for teleconferencing and training. Good sound quality. The speaker phone works very well. I would recommend this over other brands I use that cost more.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dcbear, Perfect! We're extremely pleased to hear you're happy and satisfied with the incredible sound quality and features of your new XB23 EXTRA BASS™ Portable BLUETOOTH® Speaker! We ap[appreciate the recommendation. The SRS-XB23 speaker features EXTRA BASS for a deep, punchy sound and with a battery that can last up to 12 hours. The newly developed X-Balanced Speaker Unit in the XB23 achieves high sound quality and powerful sound pressure for a richer, deeper, more rewarding listening experience. The speaker is also waterproof and salt water resistant—so you've no worries using it by the sea or the pool—and there's no problem washing it either. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess
good speaker for the price. Keep mid volume
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Was looking for an inexpensive speaker for my office, as my last one was stolen. My lax one was a little square Sony. Nothing fancy, but good for background music to drown out warehouse noise, saw this and decided it met my needs, this is really light for what it is, and fits in my Commute backpack really well. The sound is fairly good. It gets really wobbly and distorted as the volume gets louder. At full volume, it a mess. Midrange, however, stays really crisp. It’s not a Bose, but it’s also not the price of Bose. Connectivity is a breeze. Holds the Bluetooth connection for about 30-40ft. Being washable is a plus since it’s in a warehouse 12 hrs a day. Charged, it plays the whole work day. Really is a great portable speaker. Only “issue” was the box said black, but the speaker inside is green. Not a dealbreaker, but it was a tad odd. Oh well, maybe the person packing boxes is colorblind. Still, sounds good, and is a great model for the price. Might pick up a few more to set up around the warehouse for the chaining feature. Sounds intriguing.
I would recommend this to a friendVery good
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony Bluetooth speaker is so perfect that my family and I all love it!! It’s a nice speaker for our old 2001’s car to listen to music and speak to Siri! Incredible and valuable!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Uuuying, Thank you for purchasing your Sony XB23 speaker. Good to know that you and your family love your new speaker. The XB23 is rated IP67 waterproof and dustproof resistant with up to 12 hours of battery life so your music never gets left behind Keep the good times going with super-efficient USB-C charging and control sound settings with the Sony Music Center app. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Good purchase
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This looks and sounds great. Was concerned initially about the price, but it was a good buy. Durable and not too heavy or clunky. No issues connecting. Very happy with the purchase
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gwen, That's great! We're extremely pleased to hear you're happy and satisfied with the incredible sound quality, durability, and overall features of your new XB23 EXTRA BASS™ Portable BLUETOOTH® Speaker! The SRS-XB23 speaker features EXTRA BASS for a deep, punchy sound and with a battery that can last up to 12 hours. The newly developed X-Balanced Speaker Unit in the XB23 achieves high sound quality and powerful sound pressure for a richer, deeper, more rewarding listening experience. The speaker is also waterproof and salt water resistant—so you've no worries using it by the sea or the pool—and there's no problem washing it either. Thanks for sharing your awesome feedback and for choosing Sony! -Jess
Good Quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I needed this speaker for a photoshoot right away. I was able to charge it up quickly in my car and was good to go. I’ve not been disappointed with Sony products. Their quality is excellent.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Janet119, awesome! We are glad that you are enjoying your portable speaker. The XB23 is rated IP67 waterproof and dustproof resistant with up to 12 hours of battery life so your music never gets left behind Keep the good times going with super-efficient USB-C charging and control sound settings with the Sony Music Center app. Thanks for choosing Sony! Erin