Customer Ratings & Reviews

This is probably the best portable Bluetooth speaker that I currently own. Sony did a lot of things right here. The reason to me this is a keeper, is the sturdy construction, and battery life. First things noticed upon unboxing is that this is a speaker that is going to last for years. You can tell it’s built to take a beating and keep on playing. Made sturdy with a strong strap attached for hanging, and carrying. The paperwork that came with it mentioned that it passed the drop test from 4’ high onto 2” thick plywood. This little guy also boasts an IP rating of IP67. This refers to the ingress protection of the speaker, which means the level of protection from solid particles entering the speaker housing, as well as water spray . The higher the IP #, the better protection offered. You can look up the specifics regarding the rating numbers and IP ratings online, it's easy to find. There’s a lot involved so I’ll spare you from me acting like an expert on ingress protection, but I will tell you is that I used to work for a company that purchased electric DC motors from China that went on commercial mobile equipment, and those motors had much lower IP ratings than this little speaker. In other words, well done Sony! I imagine it makes this a great option for people that work outside, like construction workers and such. None of this however, means you can just willie nillie throw it in the pool, or in a body of water and expect it to keep working. Enough about the structure and protection, let’s talk about battery life. Right out of the box it had 1 orange light lit when plugged in. I plugged it into an outlet and checked it every 10 minutes for the sake of reviewing. In approx. 1 hour and 20 minutes, it was fully charged. I’ve charged it a couple times since and it takes about 2 hours now to fully charge after taking it down to low. Not bad at all! Recently, I have been working from home for 1 week due to contracting covid. I listen to music on this speaker all day and after 6+ hours of constant use, when I pressed the button on the unit to check the battery life, it was still at 80%. The marketing for this speaker boasts a listening experience all day, and it was NOT kidding. The Bluetooth pairing was super-fast and effortless. Works with both iOS and Android. The phone answering function and call quality with people on the other line, was perfect quality and worked great. I used it for multiple phone calls throughout the day for work. The Bluetooth range is approx. 30m (98ft) range. Never disconnected from my phone once during the day, and I live in a tri-level. The sound is not the best, and not the worst for a Bluetooth speaker of this size that I’ve owned. I will say for sure that hanging it by the strap during playback, or laying it on its side horizontal orientation, with the buttons facing up, is the best sound quality I get. Standing it up straight works also, with the control buttons vertical, but it seriously lacks in dispersing the sound, and in sound quality in this orientation. All in all, great speaker that I expect will last for many years to come, even if my kids borrow it and take it on excursions with their friends! (lost many a good speaker that way lol)

This speaker is perfect for just about anywhere. Crystal clear sound and mega bass booster. It is lightweight which makes it easy to take with you places. Waterproof feature make it great for the both the pool and the beach! Battery seems to last a very long time. We used it all long for a baseball tournament and did not need to charge it!

Love this speaker. It has nice lights, sounds great and gets loud. I let it full charge and used it almost everyday and the charge lasted almost a month for me

I bought this for my wife. She loved it. The quality of the sound is great. The bass is also good. Easy to carry with a built in handle. At night you can turn on the light to give your speaker a fresh look. Sony never disappoints.

The Sony XE 200 is a awesome speaker. I bought it for my trip to the Caribbean. I love the fact it has a string attached to the speaker it is very convenient. I had it hooked on a tree and was playing music at 80% while I was in the water. To my surprise I could hear from 350 feet away or more while I was at the beach taking a swim. Me and my family was there for several hours and I still had plenty of battery life left when we got back to our condo. The sound was solid, and well balanced, and at no point the speaker felt like was it was struggling. I would definitely recommend this product.

Lightweight, feels well built, may need a little adjusting with the sound on the app but I prefer it because it allows me to tune to speaker to my preference. Water resistant, great to keep in the shower. Amazing battery life. Another great Sony product!!!

Recived as a Xmas present from the wife, out of the box looks great plugged in with included charger and cord . Looks awesome with the lights on each end pulsing to the music. Included apps to change light settings and sounds while playing your favorite tunes was a Plus also being able to add people (party mode) and play soongs from there phone/ playlist was a pretty cool function ast we’ll . Bluetooth also lets you talk over speaker while doing tasks in the yard should you get a phone call , you can add a microphone for Karaoke , pretty cool feature.. cloth exterior, nice touch easy to clean. A full charge last me for days , even at a new years party playing at 4+ hours with lights. All in all A+ from this 80’s DJ

I use this primarily at night in a low volume setting. The bass is clear and balanced even at low volumes (like 10% volume) which is great and perfect as that gives the music so much character and it’s perfect to experience it without having to blast the music. The sound is mostly crisp. I left it at the default setting in the music center app and it sounds absolutely fine. Midrange levels are clear. At high volumes, you are only going to be interested in the sound and not the clarity of the music which is what it does. A single speaker was good enough for me but I’m sure a pair will make a great stereo system. I highly recommend this to those who prefer clarity of music over color of music.

Very loud crisp sound. Easy connectivity, perfect size

For $140 on sale this speaker is a steal. I work in a kitchen and was going to replace my Sony XB33 due to battery not holding a charge but this connects through the app and I now use both speakers for a surround sound feel in the kitchen. Sound quality is great, bass is the same as in store, battery life is 10hrs+, and has yet to disappoint. Would recommend over the JBL equivalent when on said sale.

The SRS-XG300 X-Series Wireless Portable-Bluetooth Party-Speaker is a good speaker, but not a great one. The RGB lights are nice. Sony's XG300 does sound good, but it seems to be lacking the bass I thought that a $350 Bluetooth Speaker from Sony would have more depth to its sound. The highs and mids sound great. There is no distortion that I've heard. There is a Mega Bass button, but I an not a fan of it. When used, the bass does cutout and everything is brightened up. The Sony Music app lets you control a lot. EQ, RGB lights, the functionality of the Mega Bass button itself, and more. I am not disappointed per say, just shocked that the bass in this speaker is only mediocre. Comparing it to some other notable Bluetooth speakers in the same price range or less, the Sony XG300 doesn't add up for me. If the price were around $250 I could see the value. Out of the box, the speaker sounds muffled. I had to adjust the EQ to enjoy the speaker. It does have volume though. I took it to the pool, and was able to hear it clearly from every angle. I was happy about that.

I bought the XG300 to use around our pool without a lot of worry about splashes. And it quickly has become the favorite grab and go speaker in my house. At first listen we were disappointedat the base, but the speaker was sitting in a padded couch arm. As soon as we set it on a hard surface, it was a game changer. This is not going to have the same big sound as the XP500 or XV900 or an XB7, but it's still a full rich sound with great battery life, and enough volume for outdoor listening. We've had it at the lake, on a boat, and at our pool and the water had had no effect so far. I like that multiple people can be connected to it at once.

I love this product . Good sound quality and well balanced bass sound loud volume, good battery time. Good product !

One of the biggest strengths of the XG300 is its IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating, meaning it can survive immersion in water up to 1 m for 30 minutes and keep out dust in tough outdoor conditions — perfect for poolside listening or dusty trails. (Help Guide) The design also includes a convenient retractable handle, making it easy to carry on adventures. Sound quality is rich and clear, with Sony’s X-Balanced speaker units delivering a good balance of bass and clarity even at higher volumes. Battery life is excellent too, offering up to around 25 hours of playback on a single charge, so you won’t have to worry about running out of juice during long outings. (YouTube) Setup is simple thanks to Bluetooth connectivity — just pair it with your phone or tablet and you’re ready to play. The speaker also supports quick charging, so a short boost gives you plenty of listening time when you’re in a hurry. On the downside, it’s larger and pricier than some ultra-compact speakers, but the extra size brings more powerful sound and longer battery life. If you want premium audio in a truly portable, weather-ready package, the XG300 is worth it. Overall, the Sony XG300 is a fantastic choice for anyone who wants big, outdoor-ready sound without compromise. Rating: 4.6/5

Great sound. I’ve used it for professional purposes like a presentation in a large conference/ballroom as well as personal use indoors/outdoors. Volume has never been a problem. Probably most impressed with how well the battery holds a charge. It’s still running off its first charge which was more than a month ago (infrequent use). Very easy to connect to via Bluetooth. And the size is perfect. The lights are an added bonus.

Great speaker, great sound, surprising volume, long battery life, very portable and nic looking.

This speaker is loud and has clear audio and good battery life and is water and dust resistant.

Wasnt sure what to expect but this speaker delivers! Sound is amazing and fills a room very easily! I personally work constructiin and bring this with me and it is clear over the nkise of nail guns and other loud noises! It also stays charged for quite a while considering the output!

Sound is crisp, and bass is real good! Its pretty portable and water resistant. Also use it for outdoor sound using a projector and it works wonders.

I have had more speakers than I can count. I was in the market for a new one recently and had no clue where to start. After several YouTube videos and talking with some employees I landed on this one and I couldn’t be more thankful. The battery life is incredible and the bass is unreal for its size. It’s super convenient to travel with due to the built in collapsible handle. You can charge your phone, turn off the bass mode, and link to another speaker. This is the best speaker I have ever owned and would buy it time and time again.