Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- SRSXB23/B
- SKU:
- 6412174
Rating by feature
- Sound Quality
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Range
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are satisfied with the SRS-XB23 Portable Bluetooth Speaker's sound quality, ease of use, and battery life. Many also appreciate its compact size, impressive volume, and convenient Bluetooth connectivity. Positive feedback also highlights its bass response and water resistance. A small number of users mentioned issues with the charging port.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
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
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Cocktails anyone? Great for little get togethers.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this speaker! I bought it for a weekend getaway and it did not disappoint. Rich bass with crisp and clear sound. Turned my little getaway into a nice cocktail party!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi there!
Thank you so much for the perfect star review and for purchasing our XB23! We are extremely pleased to hear that you love this speaker, and it perfectly suits your needs and expectations. We are also delighted you are satisfied with the incredible sound quality- especially the EXTRA BASS sound of this 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 your honest review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Loud, good quality audio, Bluetooth speaker
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Loud, good quality audio, Bluetooth speaker with long battery life, makes this a winning product! It easily pairs and works well with my laptop PC, ipad, and cell phone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GaryG, we're glad you like the sound quality ease of pairing, and battery life of 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Ease of use, Size
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 friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
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
- Pros mentioned:Bass
Great 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
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Battery life, Size
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 friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
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 friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent quality for the price. clean and crisp
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound on this speaker is excellent: real warm sound without being heavy on the bass, and the controls are easy to manuver. Music comes through crisp and podcasts are sharp. Well worth the purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Hahapanda,
Very nice! We're glad you're enjoying the sound quality of the SRS-XB23 Bluetooth 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!
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
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
- Pros mentioned:Bass
enjoying the music
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am happy with my purchase of the Sony portable Bluetooth speaker. It has a lot of bass for such a small speaker. I am really enjoying listening to music at work!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PuggleMom, Nice! We're glad you are happy with 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony Punch
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This speaker packs a punch, perfect sound qualities displayed for the price. The blue color isn’t seen often as well, so if you want something that’s fresh and isn’t black, this one is it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ATOWN, Great! We're pleased to hear that you love the sound quality of 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony never disappoints me..
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very happy with this speaker, sounds great despite its small size.. it’s been awhile since I purchased a Sony product and they have never disappointed me..
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HappyBuyer,
Fantastic! We are extremely pleased to hear that you are very happy with the incredible sound quality of our XB23.
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 your purchase and for commending Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Sounds great but would prefer more volume
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The speaker works fine. Easy to set up and use. Charging cord is a little short but not a major issue. Also I would prefer if the volume could be raised higher especially when using outdoors.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nick,
Thank you for your time writing this review. We're glad to hear you like how your XB23 works and your easiness in setting up and using the speaker. We've taken note of your feedback with the regard the volume level of the unit. When using the speaker, please make sure to charge the built-in battery sufficiently. Try to turn up the volume of the speaker and the connected device. You may check this link with steps to follow if you are getting low sound level: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/contents/TP0002741503.html
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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 again for purchasing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
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