Customer Ratings & Reviews

I’ve been a long-time fan of Sony audio products and this product continues to deliver on the same great quality with a lightweight, durable, and great-sounding speaker…especially for the price. Rather than a round cylinder which most speakers like this opt for, they went with a 5-sided, pentagon shape which I tend to like as it won’t roll off a table if it were to tip over. The other advantage of this 5-sided design is that you have options if you do want to lay it on it’s side. I found the audio quality to be quite good in either orientation, whether it’s standing straight up or laid on one side. One thing to note here though about audio quality is that even though it has a 5-sided design, it doesn’t necessarily emit sound in all directions. Most of the sound can be heard from about 270 degrees around the speaker but the back portion tends to be weaker. The speaker itself is made from a combination of rubberized silicon for most of the speaker which is nice and grippy so it won’t slide of a surface and the rest is made up of fabric which covers the actual speakers. It’s a very classy look for being a durable speaker that has an IP67 dust and water resistant rating. I like that this speaker is lightweight and I appreciate the size, but for being their smallest speaker in their XE lineup, it’s not a super small speaker by any means, but it’s still very lightweight. Battery life is very respectable with up to 16 hours on a charge and I found that to be pretty accurate, even with my listening habits being probably louder than most. Sound quality is surprisingly good for a speaker of this size where it has a balanced sound profile out of the box where everything is crisp and clear even at high volumes. One thing I found interesting was the range of this speaker in regards to how far away you could hear the sound. One night, I had the speaker on one end of my house in the kitchen which is a good 50-75 feet away from my bedroom and I mistakenly thought the music was coming from my much bigger soundbar. One thing that Sony die-hards may miss though is what was seemed to be always found on Sony speakers - the Mega Bass button. Being a huge fan of Sony products, this almost seemed like it wasn’t even a Sony product without it, but I have to say that the sound profile is nice and balanced - certainly less bass than a Sony speaker with mega bass enabled but more bass than that same speaker without. So they seemed like they split the difference and found a balance without having that “turbo” mode. However, there is a customizable equalizer that you can access with their Music Center app - works great for customizing the sound profile but that one-touch mega bass button was also nice, although a lot of the times that mega bass button may have been a bit too strong. The other thing missing from this speaker is an auxiliary port which I suppose may be a sign of the times of everything going wireless, but just something to be aware of. One thing that I loving about Sony products that have been released in the last few years is that their packaging is nearly all recyclable carboard - it’s a nice touch and makes you realize how much un-recyclable materials some other companies use. Overall, another great Sony audio product.

The Sony XG300 Bluetooth speaker is a great sounding Bluetooth speaker with decent portability and extra features that are more “party”-friendly. Right off the bat, the speaker follows Sony’s design and build-quality standards. Every material and surface looks well designed and put together. Picking it up I could feel that this was built to last. Design is sleek and modern looking. The whole thing is cylindrical on its longer side. The circular CD-like ends look cool with the ambient lighting. Majority of the surface is clad in a cloth like material and seems to be IP67 waterproof rated. However, unlike some other speakers I have this does not float in the water (at least I couldn’t tell from the specs/manuals). As for portability, the speaker unit has a built-in handle that folds into the body when not needed, providing a clean look. However, the speaker is on the heavier side - I myself was not comfortable with carrying around with my hands after a few minutes. Another issue was since the whole speaker is completely circular and only has 2 flat rubber feet to keep it stable, there were instances when the whole unit rolled off when resting on a narrow surface. And since it’s not a light item, I was always wary that it’ll fall on my toe. Now for the most important feature: sound quality. That’s very subjective, but personally I am enjoying the sound for my everyday music listening, which includes a lot of metal, rock, and ambient. Also I listen to podcasts at other times. And all in all the sound is rich, with a bass heavy feel without being overwhelming. There’s a “Mega Bass” button that dials the bass up to 11, but I have rarely used it. With my Android phone, I used Sony’s LDAC codec which technically has higher fidelity than regular SBC/AAC and even aptX, and I think that provides a bit of an advantage to the XG300 compared to its competitors. Sony also touts that the speakers have “X-balance technology” that is superior. I can’t make a one-to-one comparison with that, as mentioned overall sound quality is very good. The Sony Music Center app provides some functionality that enables more control compared to what can be done with the 7 buttons that are on the speaker, but I have not found them to be essential. As for the 7 hardware buttons: along with the conventional power, Bluetooth pairing, play/pause, volume up and volume down buttons, there are two more buttons hidden inside the back compartment (under the watertight flap) that tells the battery level, and turns the LED ring lights. It also has a “battery saver” mode that apparently caps the charging to 90% to improve long-term battery life. As for battery life, it’s rated for 25 hours on a single charge, and my regular use supported that. However, I had the LED lights turned off for most of the time. The Bluetooth speaker has a microphone to take calls, and has built-in echo cancellation technology. I didn’t find call quality to be exceptional - people on the other end could hear me quite fine with no noticeable distortion, but it’s not the clearest microphone out there. Overall, even though the Sony XG300 is not a cheap option compared to other speakers out there, the sound is really good and the design is sleek and unique in some sense. It’s placed in a more premium/upgrade price point and if you’re in the market for that, it’s worth considering.

I've got this with a gift card! best buy is a great store to save money!

Works great customer service was great I definitely love best buy

The Bluetooth speaker stop working after 3 months after I literally had used it the night before. I thought maybe it needed to be recharged took it to Best Buy and Geek squad was not able to repair it and had to order me a new one. Sad to see a Sony product did live to its standards.

Great value for the price. Giving as a Christmas gift and haven't tried it yet

I would give this 2 stars as it has zero bass at all. I still use this everyday at work and have it at max volume and battery lasts around 5 hours. Have had it for over a year now.

Quality of the product seems great. It can be set by the pool and get slashed and still work great. I don't know if I would submerge it or leave it out in the rain but it should be ok if you accidentally did.

The Sony SRS-XG300 Portable Bluetooth Speaker is great for listening to music on the go and at home. The speaker has a tube like design. With that in mind, you don’t have to worry about it rolling around because they design it with 2 feet that’s located underneath the speaker which keeps it stationary. The speaker was easy to setup and pair. The instruction manual does not have any text, but the illustration and number guide is easy to comprehend. To get the most out of the Bluetooth speaker you will need to install the Sony Music Center and the Sony Fiestable app. The apps are easy to find because they have QR codes for both iOS and Android on the packaging box as you unpack the speaker. I also like how it it prompt me to download the apps with the download links after I paired it to my iPhone. The speaker is made of plastic with a nice rubber carry handle. It’s also covered in a nice woven fabric type material. The handle can be easily popped up for carrying, and. pushed back down to lay flat when not needed. The speaker is also IP67 dust and waterproof, with all day battery life. The sound quality is really good. You can make it sound even better choosing audio presets from the Sony Music Center app, as well as customizing your own sound using EQ sliders. You can also change the color of the speaker lights, the light pattern, or completely turn off the lights using the app. The speaker has an AUX line in for use with non-Bluetooth devices. It also has a USB-A port if you’d like to plug a USB cable into the back of the speaker to charge up your cell phone, tablet, or other small devices. The speaker is great for taking it to the pool, beach, picnics, etc. It does have some weight and size to it. It’s not the type of speaker that you can throw in your bag. The instructions also show that it can be paired with another SRS-XG300 speaker, as well as some other Sony speakers for an impressive sound experience. Unfortunately, I could not get that feature to work. I tried creating a group with the Sony SRS-XG300 and my Sony SRS-XB31, but it kept giving me an error. After numerous attempts I gave up. The speaker has push button controls located on the speaker. They all work fine, but if I was Sony I would make one change. That would be not having the Play/Pause button used for forward and reverse functions also. If someone at your party wanted to change to the previous track or go back to the next track, there’s no forward or revers button. You have to press the Play/Pause button 2x to go forward, and 3x to go back. There’s plenty of room on the speaker to add those buttons. It’s not like they were cramped for space. The speaker can be charged via a USB-C connection. The speaker includes a power brick with an attached USB-C cable, so you don’t have to worry about trying to find a charger for it. Overall, I’m enjoying this speaker and hope to get a lot of years of use from it.

I've had JBL speakers all my life, specifically the charge series and it's about the same size as the speaker so I decided to buy this for my girlfriend since her speaker wasn't working. When we tested it out I noticed that although my speaker has been probably 4 years old(Charge 4) now and it still had more fullness in bass and sound clarity than the Sony speaker although they were in the same price range.

This is speaker is great overall. Only knock I have on it is the sound is not so great outdoors like when I am tailgating or in my backyard. Battery life if not great either.

Is a good speaker but is big and heavy and thr sound is not the greatest. Next to the smallest Sonos speaker, the Sonos sounds 100 times better .

Did i mention dust proof! ……………;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;;;;;;;

Amazing I like this speaker so much. I had all the editions to this speaker and by this is one of the best ones

Everything about this is GREAT with the exception of the Bass.. I expected a bit more but overall a FANTASTIC product. Recommend

Love the looks but sound was a little above average other brands at this price point are worth considering like jbl and marshall

Son loves it. Got it as a gift and he takes it with him everywhere.

Small and sounds great. Will be able to carry any where and it is weather proof great for on the go

Easy to connect to and use. I wish it was louder. But overall its a good speaker

I am so impressed with how Sony continues to reduce the size and weight of these portable speakers while continuing to improve the sound. At 1 lb and 9" long, the SRSXE200 X-Series is another well made portable speaker that is light enough to go anywhere, but loud enough to be used poolside. With the IP67 design, and charging port cover, I haven't had any issues with water or dirt impacting performance when taking this speaker camping, kayaking, or to the pool. In the box is the speaker with carry strap, USB-C charging cable, and manual. Setup is seamless, I pressed the bluetooth button, and within seconds a connection prompt appeared on my Android phone. Select connect and you're done. I did charge it fully out of the box, and have used it for 8 hours straight, and for a total of ~15 hours prior to the next charge. To get even more functionality, you will also want to install the Sony Music Center app. This allows for customized audio settings and controls the Party Connect functionality. The sound quality, especially for the size, is fantastic, and will fill a room with quality sound that has depth and tone at all ranges. The bass isn't overpowering and the treble isn't tinny due to the combination of Sony's Line-Shape Diffuser build and X-Balanced technologies. Other features to note are Echo Cancelling technology to allow multiple parties to speak using the speaker for calling. This supports clear sound from both people talking, and doesn't cut anyone off. I found the built in mic to be a bit limited on the distance it will pick up my voice, but this isn't my primary use for the speaker, and I consider this limitation to be minor. Another unique feature is the "Party Connect" option. From the app, this function allows for up to 100 Sony compatible speakers to be linked for large rooms, outdoor venues, and parties. Lastly, from the app, there is a Stereo Pair function that allows pairing of two speakers for stereo sound that provides portable sound for an immersive sound experience, or even movies. Overall the SRSEX200 gets a strong recommendation from my active family. To date, I have taken this speaker hiking, camping, sports events, to the lake and the pool, it has been dropped multiple times, accidentally kicked, and caught in a rain storm. No matter what happens, the speaker still performs well, can keep up with my activity level, and the sound cannot be beat from such a portable speaker!