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
Good buy
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound. In a small area does not sound too good, but in a open area perfect
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this thing!!!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great speaker for the house and ball field!!!!!!!!
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 HaleyC, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new speakers. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound bumps in all weather conditions plays beautifully soft and Lou and feels good to listen too relaxing tone and frequency
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JosephP,
Awesome! We're happy to hear your enjoyable listening experience with your new Sony 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! - Kris
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony XP 700
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great buy! Best Buy! Fast shipping as always and this speaker exceeds expectations!
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 LoranS,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're elated to hear that you’re enjoying your SRSXP700 speaker and that Best Buy provided fast and reliable shipping. Your positive feedback inspires us to continue delivering exceptional products and support.
Best regards,
-Fred
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was looking at this speaker and JBL. Bought the Sony due to reviews. The sound is amazing. Everything from music to movies sound great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FredL,
You definitely made the right choice! We're glad to hear your enjoyable experience with the amazing sound quality of your new 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 a 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This was one of the best purchases to entertain guest. It is perfect. Enough sounds to feel 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 SylviaW, we're glad yo like the sound quality of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Solid Speaker
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this speaker for a birthday event i had in my home. I wanted something with premium sound that looked good aesthetically, but at a reasonable proce. This speaker definitely fit the bill. I would recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi OnyxSun, Thank you for your honest review! 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Jammeh
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very quality. We love it. Thank you so much for this item
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 .Thank you for the wonderful review, JammehS!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you love the high quality and performance of your SRS-XP700 X-Series portable party speaker! Knowing that you are enjoying the item is the best feedback we can receive.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing speaker. This is my second purchase. It's loud and has good fidelity
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 Jeff,
Perfect! We're delighted to hear your enjoyable experience with the amazing sound quality of your XP700 speaker. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Love these speakers.
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought two of these for group activities since me and my wife work with our local community every chance we get and we use these speakers all the time. They are loud for indoor use but not as loud outside.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DeeMal, we're glad you are enjoying 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Holy mackerel!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Holy smokes! I put this in my garage/gym and connect it to my tv and my iPhone and also to my electronic drum kit. It’s phenomenally loud with amazing bass!
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 Disintegratorfilms, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the 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
Sound is amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this for graduation party and sound completely filled the room. The party lights are a plus. Really considering buying another one as these can pair.
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, Thank you for purchasing the Sony XP700! We're thrilled you like the room-filling sound, party lights, and overall performance of your XP700 speaker. We're looking forward to your next 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
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Its a great speaker but i don’t like that much because it doesn’t cone with a remote and it shuts down by itself if there is no music playing on the speaker which is good and bad at the same 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 MohitM,
Thank you for the review! We're glad to hear that you like the speaker. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This speaker is great, the sound is perfectly clear, i already recommended it to a gew friends, two bought it and love it. I’m thinking about buying another one and pair them.
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 Joeli23, we're glad you like our product! 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 resistance3 and a convenient handle for moving from one party to the next. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
10 star Speaker
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased this Speaker and I was the DJ for the night. Not only that night, but for 3 weekends straight. All my friends loved the sound and lights. If I could give it a 10 I would.
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 MichaelW, You've made an excellent choice! Good to hear you love the sound quality and lighting effects of the 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
XP500
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased a few weeks ago for backyard bbq, the sound quality is amazing and I would not hesitate to purchase another one down the road.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JamesD, Congratulations on your new Sony SRSXP500! We're very happy to hear you're enjoying the amazing 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
Love this speaker!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this speaker it’s super loud and bassy especially for being a Bluetooth speaker if you like clear crisp music this speaker may not be the speaker for you due to the amount of bass it puts out
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 DaveB, Great! We're glad you love the powerful bass and clear sound that 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, 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
Great speaker
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I use this speaker In my classroom. The children love it. Although I do have to admit, it is a bit of an overkill for what I use it for. Very powerful sound comes out of this thing!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Airgael, That's amazing! We're very happy to hear that you and the children are enjoying 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
Good speaker
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Louder when plugged in lol, also used it as a amp for my guitar all and all it’s good
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JamesR, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new speaker! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
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 sound! This speaker travels to the pickleball courts and all the players love listening to the music. We have used it many times outside by our pool when we have pool parties and the sound is amazing! Love this speaker!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Renee, Awesome! We're thrilled you like the amazing sound quality and you're having an enjoyable experience with your speaker especially when used outside for your pool parties. 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











