Name: SRS-XB12
Brand: Sony
SKU: 270496
Rating: 3.9 (84 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.7 / 5

good quality sound and great volume capability
good value for money and battery life is also good
It also has a better soundstage performance

absolutely no stereo separation and a limited sound stage
no m tt r how th surf c is dirty
A little bit distortion on deep bass

Bluetooth: yes
Bluetooth wireless range: 32.81 ft
Wireless network (wi-fi): no
Playback time: 16 h

Sony SRS-XB12 - Pros & Cons

good quality sound and great volume capability
good value for money and battery life is also good
It also has a better soundstage performance
It has a significantly better battery performance too
a balanced mid-range for reproducing vocals and lead instruments clearly
better-built and has a more balanced sound profile
easy to take with you outdoors
sturdy
well-built designÃÂ and excellent battery performance
Sony is better-built
and its sound profile is more neutral
It will fit perfectly in your bag and even in your pocket
-of-mind is far more valuable than having an intelligent assistant
The process was convenient and the sound was pretty good for its size
sound quality
is also pretty impressive
The buttons are easy to find and use
them dust-proof and waterproof
waterproof build adds value to its already affordable price
Impressively powerful audio performance for the size
powerful
portable
waterproof speaker
easy-to-use voice commands and superb sound
excellent sound quality and compactness
sound was very good anywhere within a reasonable listening radius

absolutely no stereo separation and a limited sound stage
no m tt r how th surf c is dirty
A little bit distortion on deep bass
buy another wireless speaker that does not have a separate off button
auto on/off function do not work
It can suddenly start playing music when a connected device is nearby
poor call quality and long charging time
sounded incredibly distant and hardly audible
This is only measured for speakers and smart screens connected to mains power
rating is not included in our total score
it lacks low-bass
lacks a lot of low-bass and struggles to produce a boomy
Few compression artifacts at max volume
no cue when adjusting the volume level
lack of an intelligent assistance becomes a feature
No Stereo compatibility with other Sony speakers
feature does not work on speakers other than the SRS-XB12
it only took a couple of seconds to pair
s no complicated app to get used to
the driver does start to get a little overwhelmed

Sony SRS-XB12 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Bluetooth wireless range	32.81 ft Best: Ion Cornerstone Bluetooth wireless range: 984.25 ft
Weight	243 g Best: Philips BT2650 Weight: 0.21 g
Playback time	16 h Best: Music Angel Mini Best Friendz Playback time: 120 h

Sony - Video Reviews (4)

Sony SRS-XB12 bluetooth speaker Unbox and Bass Test Sample

Sony SRS-XB12 Water Test - Is it really waterproof?

Sony SRS-XB12 - Full Specifications

Channels	1.0
Supported formats	.aac SBC
Number of drivers	1

Height	3.62 in
Width	2.91 in
Depth	2.91 in
Weight	8.57 oz

Radio receiver	no
Memory card reader	no
Built-in microphone	no

Colour of product	Black Blue Green Grey Red Violet

USB	yes
AUX in	yes
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth profile	A2DP AVRCP HFP HSP
Bluetooth version	4.2
Bluetooth wireless range	32.81 ft
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	no

Battery type	Rechargeable Battery
Playback time	16.0 h
Battery life (max)	16.0 h

Sony SRS-XB12 - Q&A (2)

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jarrett.blick
over 2 years ago
Can't connect to Sony SRS-XB12?
brendon.ohara
about 2 years ago
Delete the pairing information from your device and try to connect it to the speaker again. Check that the speaker's Bluetooth functionality is active. Turn off the speaker and try again.
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dagmar
about 2 years ago
Is Sony SRS-XB12 waterproof?
richard.kulas
about 2 years ago
Yes, the XB12 is completely waterproof.
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Sony SRS-XB12 Sony - Editorial Reviews (8)

4.0

Based on 8 reviews

Sony SRS-XB12 Sony SRS-XB12 speaker review: Small in size, powerful in sound

Gadget Now

Published: 09.07.2019

Sony SRS-XB12 speaker review: Small in size, powerful in sound

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GamerBraves

Published: 05.07.2019

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Sony SRS-XB12 Sony SRS-XB12 review: Punchy bass is now pocketable

India Today

Published: 31.05.2019

Sony SRS-XB12 review: Punchy bass is now pocketable

The Sony SRS-XB12 is a portable Bluetooth speaker that packs punchy bass. And at its relatively affordable price of Rs 3,990, it offers more than expected. So what is not to like?

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A budget portable speaker that's handily outclassed by Sony's other speakers

Sony SRS-XB12 Sony SRS-XB12 Bluetooth Speaker Review: Loud Sound in a Tiny Package

Beebom

Published: 24.05.2019

Sony SRS-XB12 Bluetooth Speaker Review: Loud Sound in a Tiny Package

4.4

The SRS-XB12 is one of the best Bluetooth speakers out there. This is our in depth Ssony SRS-XB12 review where we tell you if you should buy it or not.

PCMAG

Published: 13.11.2019

Sony SRS-XB12 Review

4.0

The Sony SRS-XB12 packs a powerful punch for such a tiny speaker, and its waterproof build adds value to its already affordable price.

RTINGS.com

Published: 01.02.2021

Sony SRS-XB12 Review

3.5

The Sony SRS-XB12 is a Bluetooth speaker that's easy to take with you on-the-go. Thanks to its sturdy, well-built design and excellent battery performance, it ca...