Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- SRSXB100/B
- SKU:
- 6538164
Rating by feature
- Sound Quality
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Range
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers highly value the XB100 Compact Bluetooth Speaker for its sound quality and portability. Many appreciate its battery life, connectivity, and convenient size. While the design and water resistance are also liked, some customers feel the volume could be louder and desire more power.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Speaker
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased for husband to use in golf cart. He loves it!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Hunter,
Very nice! We're glad to hear that your husband loves the speaker. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Could be better
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Doesn't play for long on a charge. May return. Good sound.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BorisWinkle,
Thank you for the review. We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the speaker. As for battery performance of the speaker, the built-in battery can last up to 16 hours (approx) with volume level 36 and 5 hours (approx) with volume level: 50 (MAX.) Take note that the built-in battery life is measured using our specified music source. Actual performance time may vary from the listed time due to the volume, songs played, surrounding temperature, and usage conditions.
If you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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-David
The best speaker at its price
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best speaker ever excellent hardware and quality fr
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SeanO, Awesome! We're thrilled to hear that you like the excellent built and overall quality of your Sony SRSXB100. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good for the money but needs more volume.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds good when in the office, but lacks the ability to keep up outside. I wish it was a little louder. But worth the money none the less.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AndrewS, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your SRSXB100. The SRS-XB100 is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, especially when considering the speaker’s design with an IP67 rating. Meaning it is indeed built to withstand exposure to natural elements such as dust and water. The SRS-XB100 can certainly function in various environments.
However, we understand your concern about sound performance when using the speaker outdoors. It's important to note that while the speaker is physically capable of outdoor use, the sound performance can vary depending on the specific outdoor environment, including factors such as wind, background noise, and open spaces, which may affect the perceived loudness.
In some cases, you might find that the speaker's sound may not be as loud as desired for outdoor use, especially in noisy or wide-open areas. For optimal sound quality and performance, we recommend using the speaker primarily for indoor purposes, where environmental factors are more likely controlled, and you can fully enjoy its audio capabilities Hope this helps!
The SRS-XB100 has up to 16 hours of battery life, waterproof and dustproof with an IP67 rating. and comes with a durable exterior and multi-way strap so it’s perfect for life on the go. Whether you’re at home or out and about, the built-in microphone lets you enjoy hands-free calling straight through your speaker. And you can count on better, clearer calls with Echo Cancelling, which allows two people to talk at the same time without cutting off either of them. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Sony speaker
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The employee helped me find exactly what I wanted. The speaker was something I had been needing for quite sometime and it is perfect for me. I use it in the shower and when I am doing things around the house.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LindaJ,
Amazing! We're thrilled that the speaker is perfect for your lifestyle. The XB100 speaker is everything you need for life on the move. It’s durable, has plenty of battery and is perfect for listening at home or when out with friends. It’s the perfect all-rounder for however you like to listen. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
xb100
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Doesn’t produce the volume I want. The stupid review app wants 17 more characters so here they are.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Volume
Doesn’t sound like a Sony
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For this to be a Sony with speaker It is not loud as I expected, but it’s OK. I don’t think it was worth the cost considering it was a Sony.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CandaceM, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We understand your feedback regarding the volume level of your Sony unit. Please isolate the issue by following this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/contents/TP1000946304.html?search=low%20sound%20
If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
~Earl
Get it!
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For the price? This thing is 100% worth it. Bought one for myself and my wife
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi vaporshadow,
Thank you for the fantastic 5-star rating! We're thrilled to hear that you're pleased with your purchase. Enjoy your product, and we appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best,
Craig
Love it
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought it for my partner and she love……………………………..
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SuellsophiaG, That's wonderful to hear! We're thrilled to hear that the Sony SRS-XB100 Bluetooth speaker was an excellent choice for your partner. Thanks for sharing the love! Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Jess
Dk
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Its very good but dont have a uab input Thank you !
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi user853833, Fantastic! We're extremely pleased to hear that you're so pleased with the outstanding performance of your XB100! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a perfect star review and for choosing Sony. - Romeo
- Cons mentioned:Volume
Not loud
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Is ok not that loud dont recommend bought it a don’t use it cause is not loud
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about the SRSXB100, AdrianG. We're sorry to hear that the volume did not meet your expectations and that this has affected your usage of the speaker. The SRSXB100 is designed to deliver clear, balanced sound in a compact and portable form, which many of our customers appreciate for its convenience and ease of use.
If you're open to trying a few adjustments, you can maximize the volume by fully charging the unit and increasing the volume on both the speaker and your connected device. It can also help to check any EQ or sound settings through the Sony Music Center app, which allows you to tailor the sound profile to your liking. Some audio sources and compression types may also affect overall loudness.
We value your input as it helps us continue improving our products. Thank you again for your honest review.
Thanks again for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
Perfect
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Just perfect for my purpose. You don’t have to insert a usb on your laptop
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Konsehal,
Great! We're glad that the speaker is perfect for your needs. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Size
Good for the money
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s a good product good size for the money. Currently don’t have a complaint on it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SergioH,
We're glad to hear that you like the size of the speaker. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Connectivity, Portability, Size
A small but very powerful speaker
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’m not easily impressed, but this Sony SRS-XB100 is a very small, and very cool speaker. And it is so small that it’s hard to imagine the sound that’s coming out of it. From a size perspective, it is 3.7” tall, 2.9” wide, and 3.4” deep, yet the bass coming out of this thing is outstanding. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised since the bass has been outstanding in every SRS model I’ve owned. Still, it’s so small… Upon receipt, I plugged the speaker in to ensure a full charge. It uses (and they provide) a USB-C type cable. While charging, a small red LED appears next to the Power button indicating that it was charging. That light disappeared once charging was done. The controls sit toward the bottom-side of the speaker. They consist of the following: • Power Button • Bluetooth Button • Pause/Play • Minus (reduce volume) • Plus (increase volume) There’s a small microphone slot located directly under the Pause/Play button. Pairing the speaker to my iPhone was seamless. The speaker went into pairing mode as soon as I powered it on. I went into Settings on my phone, then Bluetooth. I then selected the SRS-XB051 device, and it was done. Very easy! With the speaker turned on and paired, I went to my music app and selected music to play. Chicago sounded outstanding. The same goes for Sammy Smith. In fact, everything I play sounds top-notch – even my Audible books. And this little speaker offers up to 16 hours of play time. Sony has documented some features of this speaker. They include but are not limited to the following: • IP67 Waterproof and Dustproof Rating. • Compatible with a second speaker for stereo sound, although the second speaker must also be an SRS-XB100. • Echo cancelling technology when paired with the microphone. • This speaker has been tested and maintains it operability when gently submersed in water to a depth of 1m and left for 30 minutes. [Note that a different article indicated a depth of 1ft. Not sure which is correct.] Note that Sony recommends not placing this speaker directly on sand. It’s not hard to rave on this speaker; it’s really that good. As such, I am giving this speaker a 5-star rating.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Zunderwood, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! Music is the soundtrack to our lives, and we want you to be able to enjoy your tunes wherever you are. So we’ve packed powerful, clear sound into a portable body. If you love good music and listening with friends, the XB100 is your perfect partner. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Cons mentioned:Volume
Not what he wanted
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased this for my husband he wanted something he can listen to while in the shower. Unfortunately the volume is too low and there’s no real bass. Not made with good quality.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Purr1963,
Thank you for the review and we do apologize for the inconvenience. The sound quality will depend in the source, battery life and environment that you're playing. Also, the sound quality may change when water enters the speaker section of the system. If you have used the speaker in a location where may have been in contact with water, try the following procedure. Wipe off any moisture on the speaker's surface. Put the speaker on a dry soft cloth with the fabric part facing down to drain any water that may have collected inside the speaker. If the issue is resolved.
The issue was caused by water getting inside the speaker.
If the issue is not resolved, initialize your speaker and try again. Here's the link on how to.
https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/contents/TP1000946308.html
If you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Best Buy Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
-David
great gift
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love this item so much I gifted it to my mom who also fell in love with it. now it is a go to gift for family members
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KelseyS,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you and your family are enjoying this amazing speaker. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Office speakers
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought four of these speakers for my office. I have deployed them in patient waiting areas to provide educational podcasts and easy listening. They are wonderful.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Physicianoffice, That's awesome! We are glad that your patients are having a great time with these speakers. With our SRSXB100, you will enjoy powerful, clear sound, with a deep bass, with Sound Diffusion Processor that expands sound far and wide. It is waterproof and dustproof (IP67 rated) and its battery can last up to 16 hours with indicator. It has microphone w/ echo cancelling technology and crystal-clear hands-free calling. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent
- Cons mentioned:Volume
Good for on the go but not the best audio :-(
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was really looking forward to this considering how small/on the go it is however it is not the loudest !
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kimmy, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your Sony XB100. While we're glad you like the portability of the unit, we regret to hear that the volume level did not live up to your expectations. Please allow us to help and turn this to a better experience. You may find this link helpful for low volume issue.
https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/contents/TP1000946304.html
Hope this helps and thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
It’s a good speaker!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Small powerful speaker. It’s nice but sometimes the bass is so much if I don’t have it clipped onto something the speaker will fall off or vibrate the table. Even if the volume isn’t at max it does this.
I would recommend this to a friendReview of Sony Speakers
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought 2 speakers and it took me awhile to get the second one to work yesterday. This morning it was back doing the same thing-NOT WORKING
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi StephyC,
Thank you for the purchase! We're sorry to hear what happened. We need more details regarding your concern. For us to better assist you, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David