Customer Ratings & Reviews
Customer reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 2946 reviews
(2,946 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Sound Quality4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Range4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
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Customers are saying
Customers often highlight the XP500's impressive sound quality, deep bass, and long battery life as key strengths. Its portability and loud volume are also frequently praised, making it ideal for parties and outdoor use. While some find it a bit heavy, the water resistance and attractive design are generally well-received. A few users mentioned that the price point could be improved and the app requires some enhancements.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Ok Sony you got it now run with it !
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Just got it and immediately fell in love this thing is a beast would clear sound quality
This review is from Sony - XP700 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker with Water Resistance - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tali, Awesome! Congratulations on your brand new Sony SRSXP700. We're glad you're enjoying the sound clarity of your new speaker. With Omnidirectional Party Sound provided by the X-Balanced Speaker Unit and the front and rear high-efficiency tweeter, it sends out rich, clear sound in all directions. It’s perfect for parties, inside or outside the home, and has plenty of battery life, is IPX4 Splash resistant and has an easy-to-use handle for moving from one party to the next. You can also optimize audio settings, control music, choose lighting patterns and manage your devices right from your phone using the Sony | Music Center and You can also access fun features like making party playlists, karaoke, and so much more with the Fiestable Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice device. Great sound.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice device. I wish I had more opportunity to use it. Great sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GottaUnplugMyTV, That's amazing! We're thrilled you like the great sound quality of your Sony SRSXP500. The XP500 combines superb sound with plenty of party features to make it a fun and versatile speaker. With Powerful Party Sound by the X-Balanced Speaker Unit and the front high-efficiency tweeter, it sends out rich, clear, and high-quality sound. It is perfect for parties, inside or outside the home, has plenty of battery life, is IPX4 Water-resistant, and has an easy-to-use handle for moving from one party to the next. Thank you for choosing SONY. -Sam
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Its has a awesome quality sound , the only thing is i thought it would be much louder for its size meh
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Samsunggalaxywatch, We're glad that you like the audio quality. For low sound related concerns, please check the Help Guide for troubleshooting steps:
https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xp500/v1/en/contents/TP1000543551.html
The XP500 combines superb sound with plenty of party features to make it a fun and versatile speaker. With Powerful Party Sound by the X-Balanced Speaker Unit and the front high-efficiency tweeter, it sends out rich, clear, and high-quality sound. It is perfect for parties, inside or outside the home, has plenty of battery life, is IPX4 Water-resistant, and has an easy-to-use handle for moving from one party to the next. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect sound
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound and quality are perfect sony did a great job on this model
This review is from Sony - XP700 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker with Water Resistance - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alex, Great! We're thrilled you like the amazing sound and built quality of your Sony SRSXP700. The XP700 is built for a venue-filling sound. With Omnidirectional Party Sound provided by the X-Balanced Speaker Unit and the front and rear high-efficiency tweeter, it sends out rich, clear sound in all directions. It’s perfect for parties, inside or outside the home, and has plenty of battery life, is IPX4 Splash resistant and has an easy-to-use handle for moving from one party to the next. You can also optimize audio settings, control music, choose lighting patterns and manage your devices right from your phone using the Sony | Music Center and You can also access fun features like making party playlists, karaoke, and so much more with the Fiestable app. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great system.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound and quality system. Easy setup and great purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TheRealTI, Thank you for the positive feedback! We're glad you like the excellent sound quality and ease of setup of your Sony SRSXP500. The XP500 combines superb sound with plenty of party features to make it a fun and versatile speaker. With Powerful Party Sound by the X-Balanced Speaker Unit and the front high-efficiency tweeter, it sends out rich, clear, and high-quality sound. It is perfect for parties, inside or outside the home, has plenty of battery life, is IPX4 Water-resistant, and has an easy-to-use handle for moving from one party to the next. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good speaker but not much to using at home is perfect
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RensoD,
Thank you for your time writing this review. While we are glad you like the XP500 speaker, we're sorry to hear that we were not able to meet your full expectations. Allow us to help make this a better experience. To ensure optimal listening experience, please follow the recommended steps on these links:
https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xp500/v1/en/contents/TP1000243086.html
https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xp500/v1/en/contents/TP1000243087.html
Also, please make sure to install the “Sony | Music Center” on your smartphone to change the sound settings and adjust the Equalizer to tailor the sound to your personal preference.
Should you need further assistance, feel free to contact us by sending an email to socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following:
Name:
Best Buy Username:
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Model Number:
Issue:
We appreciate your feedback. Thanks again for purchasing Sony! - Kris
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best purchase ever
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good quality of radio, it’s good & heavy but the best purchase ever.
This review is from Sony - XP700 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker with Water Resistance - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Fatgirl95, We are thrilled to hear that your new Sony portable Bluetooth speaker is your best purchase ever. With your Sony SRSXP700, you can enjoy your parties whatever venue you choose with a big sound. The XP700 is made up of several speakers, including a front and rear High-efficiency Tweeter and an X-Balanced Speaker Unit, to give you an Omnidirectional Party Sound with a punchy and deep bass and plenty of clarity. It also features MEGA BASS which allows you to really dial up the bass, get a deep and punchy bass sound. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Speaker
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really loud, love the colors and that it has a microphone
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gomez, Great! We're glad that you like the color and audio quality of your speaker. The XP500 combines superb sound with plenty of party features to make it a fun and versatile speaker. With Powerful Party Sound by the X-Balanced Speaker Unit and the front high-efficiency tweeter, it sends out rich, clear, and high-quality sound. It is perfect for parties, inside or outside the home, has plenty of battery life, is IPX4 Water-resistant, and has an easy-to-use handle for moving from one party to the next. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Music for everywhere
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best bass sound EVER! I play it in my car, on picnics, and at tailgates. Really BIG sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bumpingmybass, Great! We're very happy to hear you like the powerful sound this unit delivers. The XP500 combines superb sound with plenty of party features to make it a fun and versatile speaker. With Powerful Party Sound by the X-Balanced Speaker Unit and the front high-efficiency tweeter, it sends out rich, clear, and high-quality sound. It is perfect for parties, inside or outside the home, has plenty of battery life, is IPX4 Water-resistant, and has an easy-to-use handle for moving from one party to the next. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Navar
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound . My daughter loves singing karaoke!! Recommend for any small gathering.
This review is from Sony - XP700 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker with Water Resistance - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sergio, Thank you for purchasing the Sony SRSXP700! Good to know your daughter loves the karaoker feature of her new speaker. With Omnidirectional Party Sound provided by the X-Balanced Speaker Unit and the front and rear high-efficiency tweeter, it sends out rich, clear sound in all directions. It’s perfect for parties, inside or outside the home, and has plenty of battery life, is IPX4 Splash resistant and has an easy-to-use handle for moving from one party to the next. You can also optimize audio settings, control music, choose lighting patterns and manage your devices right from your phone using the Sony | Music Center and You can also access fun features like making party playlists, karaoke, and so much more with the Fiestable. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Flawless
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, and the speaker looks good, looking to get a second one.
This review is from Sony - XP700 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker with Water Resistance - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi iRobot, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like great sound quality and the design of your Sony SRSXP700. With Omnidirectional Party Sound provided by the X-Balanced Speaker Unit and the front and rear high-efficiency tweeter, it sends out rich, clear sound in all directions. It’s perfect for parties, inside or outside the home, and has plenty of battery life, and has an easy-to-use handle for moving from one party to the next. You can also optimize audio settings, control music, choose lighting patterns and manage your devices right from your phone using the Sony | Music Center and You can also access fun features like making party playlists, karaoke, and so much more with the Fiestable. We're looking forward to your next purchase! -Sam
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Overall great but need more bass
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bass is not as powerful as the JBL but has more clarity compared to other brands
This review is from Sony - XP700 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker with Water Resistance - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DellenY, We appreciate your feedback. To enjoying more dynamic sound and experience a powerful bass, you can switch the sound effect to MEGA BASS mode via the “Sony | Music Center” app. Refer to this link for more details: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xp500/v1/en/contents/TP1000243087.html. We take all user input seriously and will make sure your comments reach the appropriate person. Should you need further assistance, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
SONY SPEAKER
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really good on battery. Great speaker only recommendation would be for it to be a bit louder
This review is from Sony - XP700 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker with Water Resistance - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Cherny1984,
We appreciate the feedback and we will take note of it. The XP700 is built for a venue-filling sound. With Omnidirectional Party Sound provided by the X-Balanced Speaker Unit and the front and rear high-efficiency tweeter, it sends out rich, clear sound in all directions. It’s perfect for parties, inside or outside the home, and has plenty of battery life, is IPX4 Splash resistant and has an easy-to-use handle for moving from one party to the next. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love the speaker but the price whant down
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love it but way did get go down in price i pay $549 and know its 499
This review is from Sony - XP700 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker with Water Resistance - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Luis, Thank you for purchasing the Sony SRSXP700! With Omnidirectional Party Sound provided by the X-Balanced Speaker Unit and the front and rear high-efficiency tweeter, it sends out rich, clear sound in all directions. It’s perfect for parties, inside or outside the home, and has plenty of battery life, and has an easy-to-use handle for moving from one party to the next. You can also optimize audio settings, control music, choose lighting patterns and manage your devices right from your phone using the Sony | Music Center and You can also access fun features like making party playlists, karaoke, and so much more with the Fiestable. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony xb700
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The speaker is amazing, I just have trouble with Best Buy return policy
This review is from Sony - XP700 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker with Water Resistance - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Willians, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're sorry to hear you're having an issue with the store's return policy. We want to make sure that you’ve been taken care of by your authorized reseller. Please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Sincerely,
Sam
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Sony SRS-XP500
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It has plenty of power. The only thing I don't like is that when you disconnect it from the power, the volume and quality of the music go down.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Speaker
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this for a family party and we really enjoy it!
This review is from Sony - XP700 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker with Water Resistance - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoelC, We're glad that you are enjoying your new speaker. The XP700 is built for a venue-filling sound. With Omnidirectional Party Sound provided by the X-Balanced Speaker Unit and the front and rear high-efficiency tweeter, it sends out rich, clear sound in all directions. It’s perfect for parties, inside or outside the home, and has plenty of battery life, is IPX4 Splash resistant and has an easy-to-use handle for moving from one party to the next. You can also optimize audio settings, control music, choose lighting patterns and manage your devices right from your phone using the Sony | Music Center and You can also access fun features like making party playlists, karaoke, and so much more with the Fiestable Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome BlueTooth Speaker
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent bluetooth speaker. Very powerful with crisp sound.
This review is from Sony - XP700 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker with Water Resistance - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi 4KLove, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're thrilled you like the powerful and clear sound this unit delivers. The XP700 is built for a venue-filling sound. With Omnidirectional Party Sound provided by the X-Balanced Speaker Unit and the front and rear high-efficiency tweeter, it sends out rich, clear sound in all directions. It’s perfect for parties, inside or outside the home, and has plenty of battery life, is IPX4 Splash resistant and has an easy-to-use handle for moving from one party to the next. You can also optimize audio settings, control music, choose lighting patterns and manage your devices right from your phone using the Sony | Music Center and You can also access fun features like making party playlists, karaoke, and so much more with the Fiestable app. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony speaker
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good sound quality. The Sony speaker is also light weight
This review is from Sony - XP700 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker with Water Resistance - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Shah, That's cool! We're extremely pleased to hear our XP700 Portable Bluetooth Speaker meets your needs and you're enjoying its incredible audio quality. Glad to know you like the amazing features of the speaker. The XP700 is built for venue-filling sound. With Omnidirectional Party Sound provided by the X-Balanced Speaker Unit and the front and rear High-efficiency Tweeters, it sends out rich, clear sound in all directions. It’s perfect for indoor or outdoor parties—with plenty of battery life, IPX4 water resistance and a convenient handle for moving from one party to the next. Thank you for the fantastic review and for choosing Sony! -Jess
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Loud and lots of fun
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality and the sound is amazing. Good for out on the patio or inside.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CharlesR, Great! We're glad you like the sound quality of our product. The XP500 combines superb sound with plenty of party features to make it a fun and versatile speaker. With Powerful Party Sound by the X-Balanced Speaker Unit and the front high-efficiency tweeter, it sends out rich, clear, and high-quality sound. It is perfect for parties, inside or outside the home, has plenty of battery life, is IPX4 Water-resistant, and has an easy-to-use handle for moving from one party to the next. Thank you for choosing SONY. ~Earl











