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
Sound king
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound system is exceptional. Its really handy to move around
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi OluwagbengaA,
Thank you so much for sharing your great experience with us! Your satisfaction with the exceptional sound quality of your Sony speaker is greatly appreciated. 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! - Kris
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good Speaker
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good speaker. Bass is better on the 500, but the 700 is louder. Went for loud.
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 MKKM, we're glad you are enjoying 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, 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! ~Earl
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice Speaker
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So far so good. This speaker is really cool and has good punch. It also seems to have a good battery life as I havent had to charge much.
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 Elder, Thank you for the awesome review! We're glad you like the long-lasting battery life and powerful sound that 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 Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
No subwoofer needed
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excelent powerful speakers with heavy base. Can use indoors or outdoors.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GuadalupeM, Great! Choosing this speaker will definitely be worth it. We are so delighted to hear you are enjoying the powerful and exceptional sound quality of your XP500. It is perfect for parties, inside or outside the home and its amazing to hear agree as well. Thank you so much for offering a fantastic rating on the product! -Jess Sony Social Support
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
SONY XP700 - Excellent!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Title: A Powerhouse of Sound: Sony XP700 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker Review Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) The Sony XP700 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker stands out as a powerful and versatile audio companion for any event. Boasting a sleek design in classic black, this speaker is not only visually appealing but also packs a punch in terms of performance
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 KirbyN, we're glad you like our product! 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! ~Earl
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Boombastic
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love it, product worth the cost and as described. Grateful we traded in a smaller Sony XP500 same cost for this one. Love the sound and the base system.
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 Sauceboy, we're glad you love the sound quality of our product. 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! ~Earl
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sweet sound!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sounding speaker! Deep bass and clear vocals. Great for parties, BBQs and cook offs!!
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 joehoney, Amazing! We're so pleased to hear you like the deep bass, vocal clarity, and powerful 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
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product, i love the sound quality, and very good battery time
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 LenioT,
Awesome! We appreciate the 5-star rating and we're happy to hear that you love the sound quality and battery life of the 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 app. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great speaker
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great speaker with amazing sound. Use it daily. Need to buy another to link them together
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PaulL, Thank you for giving the product a perfect rating! We're thrilled that you're using it daily and you like the amazing sound of this 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. We're looking forward to your next purchase and thank you for choosing SONY. -Sam
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Plays loud
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Speaker plays loud. It holds a charge great. It’s simple to connect to and lights up with the rhythm of the music.
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 Cry91191, Thank you for the great review! We're thrilled you like the powerful sound, excellent battery life, easy Bluetooth pairing, and cool lighting effects 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
Bluetooth speaker
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love this speaker it's bass is good and the battery life is definitely awesome
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DJT000, That's great! We're glad you love the excellent bass response and long battery life of your Sony XP500 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
So worth the money !
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.10/10 so worth it. My boyfriend has the JBL speaker 5 but wanted something louder and bigger for Christmas. My Boyfriend takes his speak to party who needs a DJ.
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 DianelaS,
Thank you for your awesome review! We’re glad to hear that the Sony XP700 Speaker delivered the power and sound you were looking for. Sounds like your boyfriend is the life of the party. Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy the music!
-Maria
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it.
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome Clear Sound, you can differentiate each instrument of the song you are listening, can pair up to 100 speakers!!!
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 Hade, Great! We're thrilled you like the sound clarity and party connect feature 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Speaker
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds great. Powerful enough for yard party. Worth the price
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Sneaky win
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product!!! Talked my wife into letting me buy it for the wedding music but really its for me at work haha nice sound, and its pretty loud
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 .Hello DustinR,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We are thrilled to hear that you value its outstanding sound quality and impressive volume, both for your professional needs and your upcoming wedding with your wife. Don't forget to check out the Sony Music Center app to customize your listening experience even more. Enjoy your new speaker!
Best regards,
-Fred
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fun with a Bluetooth Party Speaker!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This bluetooth speaker is awesome! It gets great sound, can be set up pretty far from the source, and the lights are just plain fun!
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 .Hello VikiL, thank you for the five-star rating! We couldn't be happier to hear you're enjoying the XP700 outstanding sound quality, user-friendly design and the customizable LED lights! We're glad to learn you're having fun with our speaker. Thank you for choosing Sony! Best regards, -Jenn.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great speaker
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great battery life and sound - really enjoying it as a replacement for pool speakers
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DeeKay, Fantastic! We're thrilled you like the great battery life and sound quality of your Sony XP500. 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
great speaker!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great bass, easy to use - ideal for a big party or large space
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MaggyC, Perfect! We're glad you like the great bass quality and ease of use of your new Sony XP500 speaker. We designed our portable speakers to be powerful enough to fill a large room or an outdoor setting with great sound. 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
Sounds great!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This speaker is great. I only wish it had a remote other than m that it’s super easy to setup and the sound is great!
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 GothamCity23, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like the ease of setup and great sound quality of your Sony SRSXP700. We appreciate your feedback about the unit not having a remote control. Although there is no remote, there are functions that you can configure using the Sony | Music Center from your phone.
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
Great product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is so much bigger and better then we thought it would be. Works great with our Apple play list and is super loud.
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 DebM, Awesome! We're thrilled it works great with your Apple playlist and good to know you like the powerful sound this unit delivers. 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











