Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- SRSXB33/L
- SKU:
- 6412167
Rating by feature
- Sound Quality
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Range
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
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.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Good for the price
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good audio quality, i would love a lil more since i have a jbl flip 5 and is literally the same...but for price is good plus having some much features, is a plus
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Perfecta, Thanks for the feedback. We're glad that you love the audio quality of the speakers. 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. The SRS-XB33 has been designed with convenience in mind, so you can enjoy music when and where you want to, no fuss. Thank you for choosing Sony! Regards, -Craig
Awesome find
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This was a surprise purchase. Was looking for something rugged. And this little dude is the __it!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RSskaggs,
You made the right choice! 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
The truth lol
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It has crispy sound, but not loud enough. It has the option for live music. Which isn’t bad… Sony is great company for electronics, but this speaker isn’t loud at all.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DavidAC,
Thank you for the review. The sound may become low in the following cases. This is not a malfunction. When the built-in battery is running low and the CHARGE indicator flashes slowly, while the speaker is being powered by the built-in battery only. When the rechargeable built-in battery is running low as a result of long-time use of the speaker at a loud volume even though the speaker was connected to an AC outlet by a USB AC adaptor (commercially available) or to a computer that comes equipped with a USB charging port.
If the sound becomes low while in use, follow the procedure below.
1.Turn off the speaker.
2.Charge the built-in battery sufficiently.
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. The SRS-XB33 has been designed with convenience in mind, so you can enjoy music when and where you want to, no fuss. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
blu tooth speaker
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The speaker is wonderful. It has blue tooth so I can use it anywhere. I used it at my 25th anniversary so it was a hit.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello bluetoothspeaker,
We are glad you like the fast Bluetooth connection of the speaker. Bring powerful sound to any space with the XB33 Wireless Speaker. EXTRA BASS™ performance creates 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
Sony Bluetooth speaker
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased this for my wife as a gift for her birthday she love it very much i would recommend it to anyone excellent sony speaker
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Luis315,
You made the right choice! Bring powerful sound to any space with the XB33 Wireless Speaker. EXTRA BASS™ performance creates 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
Great Speaker
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This speaker has been great so far. I like how you can turn the leds off as I don’t care for them. I love Sony products.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Superheat36532, thank you so much for the perfect star rating! We are really thrilled to hear you are satisfied with the superb performance and features of your new XB33.
Bring powerful sound to any space with the XB33 Wireless Speaker. EXTRA BASS™ performance creates 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.
Thank you so much for your purchase and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
Kid loves it.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My kid carry this speaker while traveling in vehicle to listen music by bluetooth connect mobile phone app,
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MediaWorkstation,
Great! We're glad that the speaker is perfect for your kid's lifestyle. 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
- Cons mentioned:Volume
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Decent product, cool light features. Great name brand, just feel like it could be louder. But for the price you can’t beat it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Teeganz, Thank you for taking the time to review the XB33 EXTRA BASS™ Portable Wireless 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. The sound may become low in the following cases. This is not a malfunction: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb33/v1/en/contents/TP0002741504.html.
If you are unable to resolve your concern, please chat with us from Sony’s e-support webpage.
Thank you for choosing Sony! Jay
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great birthday present for the in law, now she is jamming while she making fajitas on the grill!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LordX, That's cool! We are truly happy to hear you are enjoying the amazing sound quality and overall performance of your SRS-XB33 speaker. Good to know that this speaker were a great gift for your in-law. 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. Thank you so much for the 5-stars review and for sharing your awesome feedback! -Jess
Karaoke speaker.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this to sing karaoke with and it does an excellent job of this. I partnered it with my laptop. perfect combo.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Great, thank you for the awesome feedback! We're very happy to know you're enjoying your new Sony portable 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
Disappointing for the price
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Speaker looks good and I like the light effects but sound quality is bad. The bass is too heavy and overpowers the other qualities of sound too much. And what makes it worse is that it doesn't have a headphone jack. I was hoping I could connect it to my laptop with a 3.5mm jack but nope I can't. And connecting to my laptop through Bluetooth made my speaker sound like sheit The only device it sounds good on is smartphones and mobile devices.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SevanUp,
While we're glad you appreciate the lighting features, we regret to hear that the sound quality did not meet your expectations and we understand that not everyone likes deep bass. There is good news however!
Download the Sony Music Center app, and you can actually fine tune the sound of your XB33 to your liking. There is a built in EQ that has 20 points of control for Bass, Midrange, and Treble. You can also enjoy 3 different sound effects. When you purchase the speaker, the EXTRA BASS mode is set.
STAMINA - (EXTRA BASS OFF) - Power saving
EXTRA BASS - (EXTRA BASS ON) (factory default settings) - Heavy bass sound
LIVE SOUND - (EXTRA BASS ON) - Realistic sound
To switch the sound effect from EXTRA BASS mode to STAMINA mode, press and hold the LIVE/STAMINA button for about 3 seconds. The STAMINA indicator lights up in orange, and the sound effect switches to the STAMINA mode.
For more details, please check our help guide link: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb33/v1/en/contents/TP0002800287.html
We're sorry, but this unit doesn't feature an AUDIO IN jack. It is a Bluetooth only model. However, our XB43, XB12, XB22, XB32, or the XB41 does.
If you need further assistance regarding your concern, we are more than happy to help you out. You can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Best Buy Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Regards,
Jess
Another great speaker!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have purchased multiple Sony portable Bluetooth speakers - always happy and never disappointed with the products!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TB12, Wow! We really appreciate you being a loyal Sony customer and helping to share the word about us. 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
Good sound, not loud enough
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Speaker clarity was great but not loud enough at all. For the price I would just buy two less expensive ones for stereo sound. I returned the speaker in order to buy a more powerful one.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bryan,
We regret to hear that you had to return the speaker because the volume didn't live up to your expectations. The XB33 is specifically designed for audio clarity throughout its volume range. This is something our music-loving customers appreciate most. That being said the XB33 also gets very loud for its size and audio precision. We want to make sure you are getting the most out of your speaker. By downloading the Sony Music Center app, you will find all sorts of tools like an equalizer to fine-tune the XB33 and maximize the volume to your liking.
Make sure you fully charge the speaker, especially after it has gone below 10%, and hit the auto volume limiter (designed to keep your speaker safe). Then Increase the volume level of the wireless speaker and source devices.
You may also find different devices will perform better than others, as will different apps due to different types of audio compression and transmission.
We will surely take note of your feedback as we always strive to make this a better experience. Thanks for sharing your review and we hope you consider Sony in your future purchase.
~Ralph
- Cons mentioned:Volume
Gets job done
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s ok. Gets the job done. Not as loud as I thought it would be.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Boogie,
We're happy to hear you like most of the features of the speaker. We're sorry to know if you feel the speaker's volume level is not loud enough. Try playing a different source to confirm the issue. For the max volume or low sound levels, please check this help guide link on how to isolate and troubleshoot the issue further: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb33/v1/en/contents/TP0002741503.html
Please make sure that the speaker is fully charged, especially after it has gone below 10%, and hit the auto volume limiter (designed to keep your speaker battery healthy & safe). We also recommend downloading the Sony Music Center app to fine-tune the sound of the XB33 to your liking. 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.
If you require additional assistance regarding your concern, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Best Buy Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Regards,
Jess
Awesome speaker
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very loud and great for parties would highly recommend this speaker!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MichaelH, We're glad that you are happy with the sound quality of this XB33 EXTRA BASS™ Portable Wireless 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. Thanks for the recommendation! Jay
alright speaker
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great speaker overall, just doesn't get as loud as a JBL. I had a jbl but it quit working after a couple years. I would probably try a jbl again before going to sony.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi tsguy, thank you for your review and feedback.
We appreciate your comparison between the two brands. We are sorry if the volume of our XB33 did not meet your expectations.
If you haven't yet, please download the Sony Music Center app to fine-tune the sound of your XB33 to your liking. 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.
We appreciate your input, and thank you so much for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
Great Speaker
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.What a fabulous tool for our outdoor adventures! We are enjoying it very much!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi there!
Fantastic! We are really thrilled that you are happy & satisfied with the amazing performance- especially when using it for outdoor adventures of our XB33 EXTRA BASS™ Portable BLUETOOTH® Speaker.
Bring powerful sound to any space with the XB33 Wireless Speaker. EXTRA BASS™ performance creates 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. Plus, you can take further control over your favorite music with the Sony | Music Center app.
Thank you so much for the 5-star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
Still a great speaker.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have about 4 of these, sorry to see them go to the next generation.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Carlos, Thank you for taking the time to review the XB33 EXTRA BASS™ Portable Wireless 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. Thank you for giving the product a perfect rating! Jay
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Cool lights, little sound.
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you are looking for big sound this is not the speaker to get! Overall this speaker is cool with the lights and battery life but its not very loud at all. For the price tag you’d expect serious sound but no not this unit. Indoors it sounds ok but I took it out to the beach and you could barely hear the music. The JBL flip is much louder. I only went with Sony bcuz my jbl flip 4 died.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Lenin, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your SRSXB33. We want to make sure you are getting the most out of your speaker. Please make sure you have downloaded the Sony Music Center app. There you will find all sorts of tools to fine tune your XB33 and maximize the volume to your liking. There is even an EQ.
Also, please make sure you fully charge the speaker, especially after it has gone below 10%, and hit the auto volume limiter (designed to keep your speaker safe).
Then Increase the volume level of the wireless speaker and source devices.
You may also find different devices will perform better than others, as will different apps due to different types of audio compression and transmission.
If none of these things help, please contact Sony support through this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/service?language=en_US. We are here to help.
-Sam
It’s amazing
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.you have very good high quality sound… it is what I was really looking for
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Camaras,
Perfect! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality of the 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