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:Sound quality
Very 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Gets the job done
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice price for the name brand and the sound is pretty good. We took this out to the beach for the first time out. With the beach wind and all the other people around the sound was definitely good enuf to offer a lil atmosphere for our day at the beach
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DaSavage, we're glad you are having fun with the sound quality 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:Sound quality
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
- Pros mentioned:Size
sony speaker
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this for my wife's job. easy to pair with both android and iphone. She works in an professional work eviroment , so the unit needed to fit in and not take very mutch space on her desk. this fit in well . the only thing is you have to be carefull with the volume
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ahusband, Awesome! We appreciate your detailed review. We are extremely pleased it suits your needs and expectations! 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
As good as Apple
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My Apple speaker died after 18 months. I didn’t want to spend 300.00 again. I saw this Sony for 89.99. Love it! No complaint’s!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tiffany, We are thrilled to hear that you love your Sony portable 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Average sound
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was very disappointed in the sound level. Its not that it sounded bad, it just wasnt good enough for most of the music i listen to. I listen to every genre of music and any song that you need to hear bass to feel the music was a complete fail with this unit. I tried this in the cab of my work truck, while parked, not driving and the bass was lacking so much i thought some songs where remixed.. That being said, it sounds nice for podcasts and not too bad for for classical music. You can turn it up to max volume and be wanting more. For the price, i have heard worse. It is a nice design and would be good for a kids room.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Zwilliams,
We regret to hear that you are not completely satisfied with the sound quality of the speaker. You can adjust the sound effects function of the speaker to give the sound qaulity that additional bass boost (EXTRA BASS). Please refer to this link for more information:
https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/contents/TP0002800288.html
Additionally, you can use the equalizer function of the Sony Music Center app to tailor-fit the sound quality to your needs. You may refer this link helpful:
https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/contents/TP0002741525.html
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Sony can't be beat!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound and easy-to-setup bluetooth connections. This is a terrific speaker for an amazingly low price. This Sony speaker has so much depth and puts out a LOT of sound. Love it!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Msknight, Wow! We're extremely pleased to hear you're happy and satisfied with the incredible sound quality, easy Bluetooth pairing and 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 choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Battery life, Sound quality
small design, big sounds
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Surprisingly, this speaker is only a little taller than a 16oz can of your favorite energy drink, and slightly wider. It should definitely fit in your car's cup holders, or any lounge chair's cup holders as well. The speaker comes attached with a cord that can be easily wrapped around any bar, cord, or rope that is less than 1.5" in diameter, if you prefer to place the speaker somewhere higher. The small portable design hasn't stopped this speaker from putting out a big performance. The speaker gets so loud, that I personally haven't wanted to crank it up past 85% max volume, because my ears start to hurt at that level. The mids and highs come through very clearly, The bass can be heard with the normal setting, but sounds much better after installing the Sony Music Center app to your phone, to take advantage of the extra bass feature, and EQ settings. The SRS-XB23 has a bass speaker at each end of the device. You can feel the vibration and air movement when placing your hand near either end of the speaker. With that said, keep in mind that this is a small portable speaker, and It does put out a sound that seems like it is coming from a larger device, but do not expect the bass to shake your windows or floor boards. For the size and portability it puts out a great sound, very clear audio with adequate bass to enjoy any kind of music. The hands free call feature works great as well, I could not believe how clear the call was, it was way better than trying to use the speakerphone feature on my phone, or even the bluetooth hands free in my car. I often find myself close to maxing out the audio in my car to hear every word the caller is saying. But that is not the case with this Sony speaker. I could hear every syllable loud and clear at a normal volume setting, plus the caller couldn't tell the difference between the sound of my voice, going through the phone mic, or the speaker's mic.( that was nice and clear as well) As with most of Sony's speakers, this comes with "Party Connect", where you can link up to 100 speakers wirelessly, for one awesome party. It is actually pretty easy to use, all you have to do is press the "party" button on the main speaker, and then the "party" button on the next speaker to connect, and that's it. (although each new connection needs to be done in less than 1 minute). This speaker also has an "ST Pair" button, which is kinda similar to the party mode, except this feature only pairs two speakers together to create a Stereo sound system, so that left and right audio effects can be heard as intended. The other impressive feature of this speaker is that it is extremely durable. I dropped it from waist level onto a hardwood floor, with no effect to the speaker. It is advertised to be able to handle common accidents from everyday use. ( So far so good ) . The speaker is also rated IP67 for waterproof accidents too. The enclosed design also ensures dustproof, and even rustproof operation as well. Which means that it should be a breeze to clean, and even more impressive, is being able to use this speaker at the ocean beaches, or on a boat, without worrying about the salt air ruining your speaker.This really is a portable speaker you can take anywhere, without worry,.. oops, it fell in the mud,.. oops it got buried in the sand,... oops, high tide came in,.., oops, it fell in the water... all no problem with the SRS-XB23 ! I can't wait to take this on my next fishing trip, especially with the long battery life (10 to 12 hours). We can stay out all day with this speaker! Overall, I am very impressed with the sound quality produced by such a portable speaker, and relieved to know I will not have to waste time worrying about anything happening to my speaker while trying to have fun.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Excellent portable bluetooth speaker
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I needed a portable bluetooth speaker to play music and movies on my phone, tablet, and laptop. This absolutely fits my needs, since it is portable also.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ramon,
Awesome! We're happy to hear you found the best speaker that suits your needs expectations. Nice to hear your enjoyable experience when listening music from your devices connected to 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 saltwater 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! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Perfect
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got this for my dad, for his birthday. It was a big hit. The sound is loud and clear, and I wanted to make sure it was a good speaker to take to the beach since we go every year.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sarah, this is a nice gift and we're glad that you like the sound quality of the 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 purchase
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great big sound in a little package! Nice clear, crisp sound. We use 2 of these outside around our hot tub. They have gotten wet and been dropped and still look and work great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Fantastic, Awesome! We're extremely pleased to hear you're happy and satisfied with the amazing sound quality and features of your XB23 EXTRA BASS™ Portable BLUETOOTH® Speaker. Compact, lightweight, and easy to carry, the SRS-XB23 combines punchy bass sound with a tough, durable, go-anywhere design. As a music loving company, sound quality is our top priority. We truly appreciate you taking the time to write such a detailed review on your speakers! Like you we think pairing the XB23s together is an awesome way to listen to music! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess
My Sony bluetooth speaker
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really like this speaker it's loud enough for my apartment. I think I made a excellent choice when I purchased it. I'm definitely going for a second one. I've always liked SONY.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bellablue,
Awesome! Thank you for such a great review. We're delighted to know that you like the amazing sound quality of the SRS-XB23 Bluetooth Speaker and plans on purchasing another one. 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! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Bluetooth Speakeer
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I absolutely LOVE THIS Product!!! My very first purchase and I'm not disappointed. the sound quality is remarkable and will recommend this brand to friends and family.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi dswan,
Awesome! We are glad you like the sound quality of the speaker. The SRS-XB23 has undergone extensive shock testing to make sure it can withstand the inevitable knocks, bumps and scrapes that come with everyday use. Even if you drop it, the SRS-XB23 will keep on working. It also has an IP67 rating which makes the speaker dustproof, waterproof, rustproof and washable
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great little speaker
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this as a Christmas gift for myself. I use it daily and I’m really happy with the sound for the size. Thinking about buying a second one for our outdoor summer parties.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GamerDude, Thank you so much for the fantastic review & we are so happy to hear that your investment is worth it. We're truly happy to hear you're having an enjoyable experience with 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. We look forward to seeing more of your reviews in the future. Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Size
Mini sound speaker
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It was a gift and my husband absolutely loves it.It was a great price and size was excellent and last the color was different but he likes it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gina, Wow! We're glad that he loves this XB23 EXTRA BASS™ Portable Wireless Speaker. Compact, lightweight and easy to carry, the SRS-XB23 combines a punchy bass sound with a tough, durable, go-anywhere design. The SRS-XB23 has been designed with convenience in mind, so you can enjoy music when and where you want to, no fuss. Thanks for choosing Sony. Jay
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Battery life, Sound quality
Great Go Anywhere Portable Speaker
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony SRS-XB23 Portable Bluetooth Speaker is a great addition for any music-lover who wants to hit the road…or trail! In typical Sony fashion, the build and overall quality of this speaker is top-notch. In the box is the speaker, a USB-C charge cable and user manual. So glad to see more companies using the USB-C standard, it helps cut down on all the different cords needed when traveling. The controls are located on the back and include: power, BT pairing, play/pause, volume up/down, battery level audio check, party connect and stereo connect. Below the controls is a nicely concealed USB-C charging slot. There’s also a strap/hook for hanging or mounting the speaker off the ground. Set up was very straight forward, out of the box the speaker was charged about 50%, so I plugged it in and then connected it to my iPhone. This took all of 30 seconds, it doesn’t get much easier. Sony Music Center was already installed so setting up the speaker and adjusting sound is a breeze. I typically use the “auto” feature for sound adjustment. There’s also a control for the “extra bass” feature…this selection is pretty self-explanatory and is certainly noticeable. For a small speaker, it packs a great bass sound with extra bass turned on. I tried using it standing, in a cup holder, laying on its side, etc. and to me it sounded the best on its side. This speaker is not going to rattle windows, but it is more than adequate for the deck, boat, campsite, etc. It happened to rain today, so I left it out on the deck and it showed no ill effects of getting drenched! Battery life is great, I’ve been running is for almost a week now for an hour here and there and it still has 50% battery life. It should meet or exceed the 12 hour battery life claimed by Sony. Pros: - Sony top-notch build and sound quality - Easy to setup and use - Waterproof/outdoor design - Extra Bass for a deep, rich sound from a fairly small speaker - Phone call support Cons: - Music does not come back on after hanging up a phone call. (need to hit play/pause on phone to restart) Overall the SRS-XB23 Portable Bluetooth Speaker is a very function-rich and great sounding “go anywhere” speaker.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome sound, worth the money
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this for my son for Christmas for his workouts. He absolutely loves it. The quality is awesome and he gets lost in his workout with extremely high quality music.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KarenL, Wow! Thanks for leaving us such a great review on the XB23! We are really delighted to hear you are satisfied with the incredible sound quality of your new XB23 EXTRA BASS™ Portable BLUETOOTH® Speaker. Good to know that this speaker were a great gift for your son. 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
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Great Value
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My wife and I used the speaker on the beach. We were able to sync the speaker to our phone easily and enjoy our music.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tdrobinson09, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad you're impressed with the sound quality of the speaker for its size. 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! -Craig
Orchestra Teacher
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm using this at school to help my music students listen to demos that I've made on my iPhone. It's awesome! The bluetooth connected easily to my phone and my laptop.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Violinlady, Awesome! We're extremely pleased to hear you're happy and satisfied with the amazing sound quality 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess