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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 1405 reviews

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  • Sound Quality

    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

  • Range

    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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89%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers value the XB100 Compact Bluetooth Speaker for its sound quality and portability. Many appreciate its battery life, connectivity, and size, while some find the design sleek and beautiful. However, some customers have noted concerns about the volume being too low. A few have also mentioned it not having enough power.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Quiet but sounds good.

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

    Speaker sounds good but is very quiet…………………. …..

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Volume

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Speaker

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

    It’s not as loud as I expected but it’s good overall.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi RaquelC! We are glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality of your new SRSXB100! 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed

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

    Sound quality is terrible. Price too high. If my son didn't mess the box I was definitely returning it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good

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

    Love this little speaker..........................

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

      Hi ChristineK,
      Nice! Thank you for your purchase and we are thrilled that you love your Sony SRSXB100. 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! - Marco Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Go for it

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

    Best bluetooth speaker for this price in thanks giving

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

      Hello Alagappan,
      What a nice deal! We're glad that you like the quality of our XB100. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice little speaker

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

    Really enjoying this speaker. Use it for music and Audio books.

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

      Hi AmyC, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying your new speaker. Get ready for powerful and clear sound from a compact body. 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. Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great little speaker

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

    Nice speaker, no problems………"…………………………………………………..

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

      Hi watty106, we're glad you like our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Cons mentioned:
    Volume

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Plays well, has very little bass a7 no volume

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

    Does not play loud enough, have phone volume turned all the way up, have speaker turned all the way up? is clear , has very little bass, have old one different brand and plays 2x louder than the new Sony I just purchased (disappointed)

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love musical

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

    I love this one works very good and you can enjoy your music

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi GabrielaH, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new SRSXB100! 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony portable speaker

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

    Nice little speaker. My daughter uses it all the time

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Smith15,
      Thank you so much for the 5-star rating! Glad to hear your daughter's enjoyable experience with the XB100 speaker. 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! - Kris Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small and powerful

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

    Im really enjoy this, nice speaker for the price and size!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi EmersonD, We're glad that you are enjoying your new speaker. Get ready for powerful and clear sound from a compact body. 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. Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    2nd one purchased because i liked it so much

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

    I have several different models but they are all worth it.

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

      Perfect! Thank you for another purchase. We are pleased that you are satisfied with your SRSXB100. Keep listening to good party music with your Sony XB100 Compact Bluetooth Speaker. This portable speaker is built for life on the go, and is durable and long-lasting enough to keep up with you wherever you go. Plus, it comes with a multiway strap that you can use to carry or attach. We greatly appreciate you in investing your time and money to our products. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Speaker

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

    Really good quality and value is better than another brand

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi KimM, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new SRSXB100! 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect gift for 10yr old

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

    Awesome little speaker that was perfect for my son.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Awesome gift KaleoC! 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Sony XB100 Has Poor Battery Life

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

    I purchased this Sony XB100 at the end of Aug 2025. It is now mid-Nov 2025. The speaker will not hold a charge. Shuts off after 5 minutes. It's past the return window so I'm stuck with it. No more Sony speakers for me. They sound great. I just needed this to amplify my laptop's poor sound. So now I have to shop another brand.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    They need to recall this sad excuse for a portable

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

    Cant hear anything. Not worit at all. Its as loud as a cell phone bit had a little more bass. Add a few more bucks and get something else.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sonny xb100

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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 small but successful. My wifi likes using it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi OguzD, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product! We're glad to hear that your wife likes it. Enjoy! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Customer

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

    Sound is NOT as loud as the JBL round Bluetooth-which I would recommend.

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

      Thank you for choosing Sony.

      We sincerely apologize that the sound level of the SRS-XB100 did not meet your criteria. Your insights are greatly appreciated, and we will certainly consider your comments as we work to improve our products. To elevate your audio experience, we invite you to watch the following video for helpful tips and enhancements:

      How to Customize Your Audio Using the Music Center App: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUIF54cGkpI

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Cons mentioned:
    Volume

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not loud

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

    The Quality of sound coming from this is not what I thought it would be. I bought it for an outside speaker for my Daycare and for traveling to beaches.It is not loud enough at all. Very disappointing.

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

      We're very sorry to hear that the Bluetooth speaker is not what you were expecting. We appreciate your feedback, and we'll pass it along to improve our products. In the meantime, you might want to take a look at an outdoor-designed speaker like the ULT Field 3 or ULT Field 5 for more power.
      Thanks for considering Sony products.
      -Aldair Sony_US

  • Cons mentioned:
    Volume

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Just ok

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

    Not loud, battery life low, overall does the job if you want to have next to you but not much else

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

      Thank you for your review, and we are sorry if the max volume/loudness and battery life of our XB100 didn't live up to your expectations. This is not the experience we were hoping you would have. For the loudness as well as the sound quality of the speaker, this usually depends on the source that you're playing and audio device that you are using. You can turn up the volume of the speaker and the connected device to isolate the problem. Also, take note that sound becomes low while in use 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.

      Additionally, the SRS-XB100 can also be paired with another SRS-XB100 if you want an even bigger sound.
      ref: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/contents/TP1000948043.html

      As for the battery life, the actual performance time may vary due to the volume, songs played, surrounding temperature, and usage conditions. For more details, please refer to the following Help Guide link:
      https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/contents/TP1000948069.html?search=battery%20life

      If there is something that we can help you with, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details so we can best assist you.

      Name:
      BestBuy Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      We value you, and we appreciate your feedback.

      Sincerely,

      Romeo
      Sony Social Support Sony_US