Good sound quality... Competitive price Stereo pairing and Party Mode

...but not the absolute best Lower peak volume Unclear battery level alerts

The entry-level Sony SRS-XB23 boasts a new design that moves the passive radiators to the top and bottom of the speaker with promising results. It doesn’t have the best sound quality in its class, but despite that it seems like an affordable outdoor...

Powerful bass depth and crisp highs in a compact design Can switch from mono to stereo playback Rugged, waterproof build

Not for those seeking serious bass depth

Sony's $100 SRS-XB23 speaker delivers solid audio for its size and price in an outdoor-friendly, waterproof design.

With a little adjustment, the sound is quite engaging, with a rich bass that does not dominate too much.

Slow charging. The speaker requires sound tuning to sound good.

The Sony SRS-XB23 is a perfectly decent speaker, that is easy to use and can sound quite full and nice after a little sound adjustment. But right out of the box it sounds too flat, and it also gets a little tame when you raise the sound level. But the...

Convenient design and shape ; Waterproof and dustproof ; Impressive Extra Bass quality

Weaker without Extra Bass option on

The Sony Extra Bass XB23 ticks all the boxes for durability, design, value and audio quality and should be the first thing in your bag when you walk out the door. The Sony Extra Bass XB23 ticks all the boxes for durability, design, value and audio...