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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1648 reviews

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  • Sound Quality

    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.6 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 recognize the SRS-XB33 speaker's exceptional sound quality, particularly its impressive bass and long battery life. Many appreciate its ease of use, portability, and the inclusion of fun light features, along with its waterproof design. However, some users found the maximum volume insufficient and missed the presence of an auxiliary input. A few also noted that the speaker could be improved in terms of weight and the accompanying app.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Fit

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

    This speaker has worked perfectly for my grandson. It fits perfect in his backpack riding his bike to and from school. Thank you

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Mili,

      Great! We're glad that your grandson is enjoying this amazing speaker. The SRS-XB33 combines a tough, durable design with long battery life, deep bass sound, and flashing lights. Giving you the freedom to party wherever, whenever. Thanks for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Lights, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    take a look

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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.

    great sound great base entertaining to watch the lights as well

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi itsame, thank you so much for the 5 Star review! We are extremely pleased to hear you are satisfied with the outstanding sound quality of our XB33. We are also glad you like the party light function of this speaker.

      The SRS-XB33 combines a tough, durable design with long battery life, deep bass sound, and flashing lights. Giving you the freedom to party wherever, whenever.

      Thank you so much for your purchase and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    Bought for my wife, she loves it the sound quality and looks.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it. Great portable speaker.

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this speaker. For the size it has a nice sound quality and loudness. The lights and ability to charge my device are extra fun. Battery lasts a long time. Fully charged it can sustain a party. Me friend accidentally spilled her drink all over it and it still works like a champ. Sony has good sound and durability.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi LizSghetti,

      Great! We're thrilled to hear your 5-star review of this amazing speaker. The XB33 combines a tough, durable design with long battery life, deep bass sound, and flashing lights. Giving you the freedom to party wherever, whenever. You can also enhance your party by customizing the lighting and flashing strobe lights with the Fiestable app. Thanks for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sound is amazing

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

    This was a gift and thankfully they love it. The sound is very clear and I love how it lights up. They havent tested it in water yet.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Hughakaque,

      Great! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality and lighting function of the speaker. The SRS-XB33 combines a tough, durable design with long battery life, deep bass sound, and flashing lights. Giving you the freedom to party wherever, whenever. Thanks for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Work Speaker

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

    Clean sounds works great on the job so i can tune out my boss

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

    Very Happy!

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

    Bought these as a Christmas gift for my husband. We have a garage gym and he needed a new speaker. I originally wanted to get some type of speaker system, but when I found out you could connect to more than 1 of these I was sold. I bought him two and they work great! We bought little shelves to place one on each side of his weight rack. The only downfall is that they die pretty quickly, he has to charge them every other day (however he also works out anywhere from 2-3 hrs a day so they are on for a while). Otherwise, overall great purchase!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi FrancescaC,

      We're glad that the speaker was a great addition to your garage gym. Bring powerful sound to any space with the XB33 Wireless Speaker. EXTRA BASS™ performance creates a clear, full sound with up to 24 hours of battery life. The IP67 waterproof, rustproof, dustproof, and shockproof design is equipped for anywhere life takes you. Take further control over your favorite music with the Sony | Music Center app.

      Your feedback about battery life is greatly appreciated. Usage hours may be different depending on the settings and conditions of use. Please refer to this link for more information (Built-in battery life):
      https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb33/v1/en/contents/TP0002800280.html

      Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Volume

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Giant speaker, below average volume

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

    The sound is clear, the bass is ok, volume - sucks. The speaker is giant, the volume is below average I would say. For the little party in the backyard it would not work, you would need at least two of these so everyone can hear music. Indoor works well. The thing I don't understand, why not put extra effort into the sound instead of the flashy light show imbedded into it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi NotAnExpert,

      Thank you for sharing your experience on using your SRS-XB33 speaker. We're happy to hear you like the sound quality of the speaker. We value your input and appreciate your feedback regarding the low volume. Try playing a different source to confirm the issue. To get the most out of the volume, turn up the volume of the speaker and the connected device. You may also try the STEREO PAIR in which 2 SRS-XB33 speakers are required. By connecting 2 speakers via BLUETOOTH connection, you can enjoy a more powerful sound.

      Please access the following link for some helpful information: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb33/v1/en/contents/TP0002741504.html

      If you need further assistance, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

      Name:
      Best Buy Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      Sincerely,
      Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Lights

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great gift

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

    This speaker was perfect for my daughter. It is a smaller speaker but has a lot of power. The lights flashing to the beat is an extra bonus.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi kbanks,

      You made the right choice! Bring powerful sound to any space with the XB33 Wireless Speaker. EXTRA BASS™ performance creates a clear, full sound with up to 24 hours of battery life. The IP67 waterproof, rustproof, dustproof, and shockproof design is equipped for anywhere life takes you. Take further control over your favorite music with the Sony | Music Center app. Thanks for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great speaker for the beach

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We love this speaker, we took on multiple trips already, great for the beach

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Speaker!

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

    This is a great speaker. The sound is amazing and i love the fact that it’s waterproof. This makes me feel a little more at ease when I bring it near any water. Best Buy College Crew members receive products to write honest, unbiased reviews. Reviewers have been provided products free of charge and may have received nominal compensation.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi salim, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the amazing sound quality and waterproof feature of your new speaker. The XB33 combines a tough, durable design with long battery life, deep bass sound, and flashing lights. Giving you the freedom to party wherever, whenever. You can also enhance your party by customizing the lighting and flashing strobe lights with the Fiestable app. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound

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

    Really Great sound. Connects easy. Would recommend

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice travel size speaker

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

    It was louder in the store for some reason. But the lights on it are so nice and cool. They move to the beat and it’s very hard to find a good product that has lights that move to the beat like that.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Tommy,

      Thank you for the 4-star review of your SRSXB23 speaker. We're happy to hear you appreciate the lightweight and flashing lights features of the speaker. We value your input and appreciate your feedback. Try playing a different source to confirm the issue. To get the most out of the volume, turn up the volume of the speaker and the connected device. You may also try the STEREO PAIR in which 2 SRS-XB33 speakers are required. By connecting 2 speakers via BLUETOOTH connection, you can enjoy a more powerful sound.

      For more information, please access the following link for some helpful information: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb33/v1/en/contents/TP0002741504.html

      The SRS-XB33 combines a tough, durable design with a long battery life, deep bass sound and flashing lights. It also features a speaker light and a multi-color line light that flash in sync with the beat. You can even change the color of the line light to suit your mood. Giving you the freedom to party wherever, whenever. Thank you for sharing this feedback and for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Father’s Day gift!

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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.

    Small and portable, long lasting battery, amazing sound!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AG910, fabulous! We are so happy to hear you find our XB33 perfect for Father’s Day gift! The SRS-XB33 combines a tough, durable design with long battery life, deep bass sound, and flashing lights. Giving you the freedom to party wherever, whenever.

      Thank you so much for your purchase and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony 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.

    Great sound for the size speaker. They work even better when paired with compatible Sony products.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not too bad for the price

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

    I have had one of those round Harmon Kardon Onyx speakers for years and it just wouldn't stay on anymore. They are so expensive now but WOW, the sound and bass was fantastic. I am a Metal-head and I will miss it. For the price, the Sony XB33 isn't too bad. A little tingy sounding but real easy to use and hook up. Sounds better when it is on the ground to add some bass feel to it. Lights up to the music beat but I wish they would spent their money on more bass.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SoilentGreenispeople, thanks for the 4 Star rating! We are thrilled to hear you are satisfied with the overall performance of your new XB33 EXTRA BASS™ Portable BLUETOOTH® Speaker! If you haven't yet, downloading the Music Center app allows you to select your favorite playlists, cue the next song, or change the lighting patterns and sound modes of the unit. There is a built-in EQ that has 20 points of control for Bass, Midrange, and Treble. You can also change the speaker set up from Mono to Stereo to suit your needs- this will surely enhance your listening experience!

      Thank you so much for choosing our XB33 and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony SRS XB33

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

    Great great great. Wonderful sound I've purchased this over the Boses R2. Actually returned it and got my Sony's back lol

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Kennyg142, Fantastic! Thank you for choosing the SRS-XB33. We're truly happy to hear you're having an enjoyable experience with your new XB33 EXTRA BASS™ Portable BLUETOOTH® Speaker! We're also grateful that you are satisfied with the incredible sound quality of this speaker. The SRS-XB33 combines a tough, durable design with a long battery life, deep bass sound, and flashing lights, giving you the freedom to party wherever, whenever. If you haven't yet, downloading the Music Center app allows you to select your favorite playlists, cue the next song, or change lighting patterns and sound modes of the unit- this will surely enhance your experience! Thank you for your purchase and for giving the product a perfect rating! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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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 great product. Haven't had it long but great speaker to bring on hikes, workouts, or to the beach. Very easy to connect to, probably the simplest I've ever used. Really good quality and battery life that lasts all day. There is an awesome feature that allows it to pair up with other speakers (like itself) to synchronize the music called party mode.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SmokinJoe!

      Wow! We're extremely pleased to hear you're happy and satisfied with the incredible sound quality, features- especially the easy pairing & party connect function, and long-lasting battery life of your XB33 EXTRA BASS™ Portable BLUETOOTH® Speaker! If you haven't yet, downloading the Music Center app allows you to select your favorite playlists, cue the next song, or change lighting patterns and sound modes of the unit- this will surely enhance your experience!

      Thank you so much for choosing our XB33 and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Paul P

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

    The sound quality and base is outstanding. Great for the beach or working outside.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A little disappointed

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

    A little expensive for what you get, and the light patterns are random, they don't seem to synchronize with the music. But, overall it is a decent product and recommended.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Mikey,

      Thank you for the review. If you want to customize the lights of the speaker, we recommend installing the Sony | Music Center on your phone so you can turn on/off the lighting function or choose the various lighting modes. The following are examples of the lighting modes. RAVE: for dance music, CHILL: for relaxing music, HOT: lighting with warm-color flashes and more.

      Reference: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb33/v1/en/contents/TP0002741514.html

      Hi Mikey,

      Thank you for the review. If you want to customize the lights of the speaker, we recommend installing the Sony | Music Center on your phone so you can turn on/off the lighting function or choose the various lighting modes. The following are examples of the lighting modes. RAVE: for dance music, CHILL: for relaxing music, HOT: lighting with warm-color flashes and more.

      Reference: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb33/v1/en/contents/TP0002741514.html

      Waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof, the SRS-XB33 combines tough design with a long-lasting battery, so there are no more limits to enjoying music festival sound. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!

      Regards,
      David Sony_US