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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 2946 reviews

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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.

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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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Club sound!

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

    Sound is amazing! Especially with bass. Perfect in my garage gym!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JustinL, That's great! We're so pleased to hear you like the amazing sound quality and punchy bass of your new Sony XP500 speaker. And good to know it fits perfectly in your garage gym. 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Most Clear Sounds

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    After trying several brands, we are pleased to have selected this Sony model. We've hosted several indoor and outdoor gatherings and the sound has been crystal and clear whether playing jazz, Pop, Hip Hop or R&B - this wireless speaker rocks! The quality is well worth the time and effort to find it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi TTGr,
      You definitely made the right choice! The XP500 is definitely great for indoor and outdoor gatherings. Glad to know your investment with the unit is worth it. 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing!!

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

    Its amazing!!! Sound is amazing its great for backyard parties.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi IsaelF, Thank you so much for the awesome review! We love to see our products in action! We are so glad you are pleased with the performance and amazing audio quality of your XP700. 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 so much for the 5-star rating and for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Speaker

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

    This has great bass! There are good features, I love being able to have the sound options right on my phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Amazing, That's amazing! We're glad you like the bass quality, and the ability to adjust the sound options on your phone using the Fiestable app. 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing device

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

    Has a good sound, quality, the ligth look great. IM very happy

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Carl, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new 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! -Carl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    AMAZING

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

    Great sound great design worth the money! Great for docks and yard parties splash proof for buy the pool!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi phoneuser, Thank you for the awesome review! We're glad you like the design, great sound quality, and IPX4 Splash-resistant design of your Sony XP700 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent sound quality

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

    Excellent sound quality and very loud! Great addition for poolside fun!

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

      That's fantastic! We are so happy to know that you are satisfied with the amazing sound quality of the SRS-XP700 and that you are having fun when using it for poolside. 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 very much for your purchase and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great party speaker

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

    Great sound . For summer party . Love loud music . For house parties , frat parties , awsome bass effect

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Aj1990, Fantastic! Good to know you're enjoying the great sound quality and deep bass of your new 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, 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great battery life, awesome bass and i got it at a good price

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ACE343, Thank you for the amazing review! Good to know you're enjoying the long battery life, punchy bass, and we're glad that you're satisfied with your purchase. 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great speaker

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

    Awesome speaker bc long charge loud with bass and nice lights

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JoseG, We're glad that you are impressed with the loud bass sound of the 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. -Craig Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony speaker

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

    Like the way it sounds, no distortion on the sound at high volume

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AlejandroZ, Thank you for the 5-star rating! Were so glad you are enjoying the incredible audio quality with no distortion and overall features of your XP700 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 so much for your purchase and for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Sound

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

    Quality sound! This product has an excellent battery life. We entertain quite a bit and love our new party sound system.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Annette, Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality and battery life of your 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for the BBQ

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

    Puts out great sound and pairs flawlessly. It also feels like it is made out of quality materials.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Boomboompow, Thank you for the great review! Good to know you like the great sound quality and seamless Bluetooth connectivity 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, 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sonic Speaker

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

    Good quality long lasting battery. Good quality sound.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello DiegoM,

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      We're elated to hear that the SRS-XP700 speaker offers good sound quality and a long-lasting battery. It’s rewarding to know our product supports your enjoyment for extended periods, and we appreciate your kind words.

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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

    Excellent sound. Exceeded my expectations. It can get very loud as well to fill the entire backyard

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Mustangted, We're glad that you like the sound quality of 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    BBY employee's perspective

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great party wireless speaker with fun lights, huge sound and a great bass response without being muddy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ditty, Fantastic! Good to kear you're enjoying the lighting effects, powerful sound, and great bass response of your new Sony Portable Bluetooth 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. -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great unit for the price

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

    Loud and and easy to use. looks nice, batteries last around 5 hours in my personal use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Gio613, Amazing! Good to know you like the powerful sound, ease of use, beautiful design, and excellent battery life 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing sounding speaker

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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 that it features great sound and bass projection

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Joanna,
      Awesome! We are very grateful that you love the incredible sound, bass, and features of your Party 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! - Kris Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing speaker quality

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Greta speaker for outdoors. Amazing bass and crisp sound.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Ihda, Perfect! We're very happy to hear you like the crisp sound and amazing bass 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quality, sound, and price good

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

    Great sound, price good. Keeps a charge and is durable

    I would recommend this to a friend