XB100
SonyReleased May 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Feb 8, 2026
Enjoy rich sound anywhere with this lightweight, water and dustproof speaker boasting long battery life. The Sony XB100 scores 76/100 based on 13 expert reviews in the portable speakers category. Coverage includes reviews from Armorsound, Cnn, Theverge, and Tomsguide.
Pros
- Lightweight design(13)
- Long battery life(9)
- Water resistant(8)
- Waterproof and dustproof(5)
- Strong bass(4)
Cons
- Limited features(16)
- Poor sound quality(12)
- Short cable(3)
- High price(2)
- Limited maximum volume(2)
13 Publication Reviews
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The Sony SRS-XB100 is a compact, durable Bluetooth speaker with impressive sound quality, long battery life, and excellent portability, making it ideal for outdoor and travel use.
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The Sony XB100 refines what was already our favorite travel speaker, pumping out excellent sound and big battery for its small size — all while looking good doing so.
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Sony's small but mighty XB100 speaker is cheerful and very cheap
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The Sony SRS-XB100 is a compact and affordable Bluetooth speaker that doesn't skimp on sound quality.
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This Bluetooth-enabled cylinder brings the bass with you everywhere.
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The $60 Sony SRS-XB100 has an adventure-ready build and delivers more sound than you might expect for such a small speaker.
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Lovely little speaker that can kick out some great audio, so long as you place it on the right surface.
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The Sony SRS-XB100 delivers surprisingly rich, punchy bass and clear sound for its size, with useful features like stereo pairing and water resistance, though its app lacks an equalizer and has limite...
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The Sony XB100 delivers satisfying bass and mids with good battery life and durability, but suffers from poor treble performance and limited features for its price.
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The Sony SRS-XB100 is a decent little speaker that offers good sound and flexibility for its size and price, though it has some quirks with sound direction and battery life at high volumes.
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The Sony SRS-XB100 is a compact, durable, and water-resistant Bluetooth speaker that's great for outdoor use, though it has some sound quality limitations at higher volumes.
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