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Sony SRS-XB3

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4.6 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • audio quality and volume were surprisingly good
  • Battery life has been really great
  • incredibly long battery life

Cons

  • There are no playback or track navigation buttons on the system
  • the Charge 2 will clearly sound inferior playing the same music
  • Without turning on the Extra Bass mode

Key specs

  • yes
  • 32.81 ft
  • no
  • yes
  • 30 W
  • 20 h

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Sony SRS-XB3 - Pros & Cons

Sony SRS-XB3

Pros

  • audio quality and volume were surprisingly good
  • Battery life has been really great
  • incredibly long battery life
  • durable build quality
  • Bluetooth speaker is also fairly compact
  • water-resistant and has a long battery life of 24 hours
  • great sound
  • light package and small size
  • easy pairing
  • deep bass
  • adequate loudness and fantastic battery life

Cons

  • There are no playback or track navigation buttons on the system
  • the Charge 2 will clearly sound inferior playing the same music
  • Without turning on the Extra Bass mode
  • Sony isn t playing copycat
  • Sony SRS-XB3 is only a fair buy
  • the red are quite moody and subdued in tone
  • the functionality drops off a little
  • -XB3 does not include buttons for these controls
  • a tinny box with no battery life
  • The speakers do not incorporate GoogleCast into their design
  • wobbly bits of rubber

Sony SRS-XB3 - Technical Overview

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IconBluetooth wireless range
32.81 ft
Best:
Ion Cornerstone
Bluetooth wireless range: 984.25 ft
IconPeak power
30 W
Best:
Devialet Phantom
Peak power: 4500 W
IconWeight
930 g
Best:
Philips BT2650
Weight: 0.21 g
IconPlayback time
20 h
Best:
Music Angel Mini Best Friendz
Playback time: 120 h

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Sony SRS-XB3 - Full Specifications

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Sound
Channels2.0
Low frequency20.0 Hz
High frequency20.0 kHz
RMS30.0 W
Peak power30.0 W
Supported formats
  • .aac
  • SBC
Number of drivers2
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Dimensions
Height3.15 in
Width8.31 in
Depth3.27 in
Weight32.8 oz
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Features
Docking station for mobile/Tabletno
Radio receiverno
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)no
Speakerphoneyes
USB input portyes
IP code (level of dust/water resistance)IPX5
Water resistantyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Red
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Connectivity
USByes
USB version2.0
Other connectorsHeadphone output
Type of USB connector
USB
AUX inyes
Source of connection
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
  • Integrated in Speaker
Aptx Supportno
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • LDAC
  • SBC
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVCTP
  • HFP
  • HSP
Wired inputs
3.5mm
Bluetooth version3.0
Bluetooth wireless range32.81 ft
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
NFCyes
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Power
Battery operatedyes
USB poweredyes
Electric (not USB)yes
Battery typeLi-Ion
Playback time20.0 h
Battery life (max)24.0 h

Sony SRS-XB3 - Q&A (1)

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    fransisca
    over 2 years ago
    Does Sony SRS-XB3 connect to PC?
    jill
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the SRS-XB3 can connect to PC.
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Sony SRS-XB3 Sony - Editorial Reviews (11)

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Sony SRS-XB3 Extra Bass from the Sony SRS-XB3 Bluetooth Speaker: Review » EFTM
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eftm.com.au
Published: 17.04.2016
Extra Bass from the Sony SRS-XB3 Bluetooth Speaker: Review » EFTM

At $250 this is not the cheapest Bluetooth speaker you can buy, but in fact it’s on par with a range of similarly priced speakers from JBL, UE Boom or Bose making the SRS-XB3 from Sony one to consider. Without question this speaker’s best feature is the sound, but before we get to that you’ve […]

Sony SRS-XB3 Sony SRS-XB3 Review
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TOP NEW Review
Published: 09.03.2017
Sony SRS-XB3 Review
4.0

Sony’s Bringing The Serious Business With SRS-XB3 Breathing new life into your parties with this portable speaker Sony is no stranger in the audio industry. They’re swinging left and right in the market with Headphones, MP3 Players, Wireless Speakers and more. This time we’ll be taking a look at the Sony SRS-XB3 Portable Wireless Speaker […]

Sony SRS-XB3 Sony SRS-XB3 - Australian Review - Ausdroid
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Ausdroid
Published: 16.08.2016
Sony SRS-XB3 - Australian Review - Ausdroid

The portable speaker market is growing, you’ve never had more choice if you are in the market for either a portable Bluetooth speaker or just a good speaker for around the home. However, with choice can come confusion, how do you know if you are getting a good speaker or a tinny box with no […]

Sony SRS-XB3 Sony SRS-XB3 Extra Bass Bluetooth speaker delivers that added punch
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Tech Guide
Published: 15.04.2016
Sony SRS-XB3 Extra Bass Bluetooth speaker delivers that added punch

There are a lot of Bluetooth speakers on the market but it’s hard to find a device that ticks all the boxes in terms of sound quality, features, design and durability. The Sony SRS-XB3 is one of those speakers. The Sony SRS-XB3 (XB is short for Extra Bass) is a rugged speaker with a compact […]

Sony SRS-XB3 Sony SRS-XB3 Bluetooth Speakers Quick Review - YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews
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YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews
Published: 04.10.2016
Sony SRS-XB3 Bluetooth Speakers Quick Review - YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews

Bluetooth Speakers are becoming more and more attractive nowadays thanks to it's portability and design, but it has been hard finding a speaker that

Sony SRS-XB3 Hands-on review: Sony SRS-XB3 Bluetooth Speaker
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FutureFive New Zealand
Published: 21.04.2016
Hands-on review: Sony SRS-XB3 Bluetooth Speaker

The Sony SRS-XB3 Bluetooth speaker is a good quality, USB-chargeable, compact, multi-layout Bluetooth speaker built for bass.

Sony SRS-XB3 Sony SRS-XB3 Portable Wireless Speaker Review
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Gadgetmac
Published: 10.03.2016
Sony SRS-XB3 Portable Wireless Speaker Review

Sony has released a number of new wireless portable speakers this year with enhanced features like water-resistant properties, greatly improved battery life, and a new Extra Bass mode which Sony claims will produce a deeper, punchier sound using its custom digital signal processing whilst a

Sony SRS-XB3 Sony SRS-XB3 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 19.05.2016
Sony SRS-XB3 Review
4.0

The Sony SRS-XB3 speaker delivers some of the best Bluetooth audio we've heard for the price, wrapped in a portable, outdoor-friendly design.

Sony SRS-XB3 Sony SRS-XB3 Bluetooth Speaker Review - Nerd Techy
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nerdtechy.com
Published: 28.03.2016
Sony SRS-XB3 Bluetooth Speaker Review - Nerd Techy

During CES 2016, Sony’s audio products saw a massive revamp with a wide range of exciting new releases. They unveiled some of the latest portable speakers and gaming headsets with generously improved sound quality to improve the overall listening experience. One of Sony’s most popular releases for the year is the “Extra Bass” lineup, featuring the kind of portable speakers that are becoming more common all over the place. The newest additions to the “Extra Bass” line are three exceptional speakers: the SRS-XB2, SRS-XB3 and GTK-XB7. Considering they’re part of the “Extra Bass” lineup, you’re probably wondering why Sony makes

Sony SRS-XB3 Sony SRS-XB3
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 29.01.2017
Sony SRS-XB3
4.0

Sony SRS-XB3 review: A small but chunky Bluetooth speaker that can go louder than most at the price

Sony SRS-XB3 Sony SRS-XB33 Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 21.09.2022
Sony SRS-XB33 Review
3.8

The Sony SRS-XB33 is a portable, battery-powered speaker from Sony's EXTRA BASS lineup, with a similar design to the larger Sony SRS-XB43. Like other speakers fr...