Sony SRS-XB501G Reviews & Tests

Expert review by : Lewis Leong (techradar.com)

Sony SRS-XB501G Portable Wireless Speaker review

The ultimate party speaker with Google Assistant built right in

Powerful, spacious sound ; Good battery life ; Physical buttons for controls

Subpar app experience ; Average voice detection

The Sony SRS-XB501G is a party speaker that you can use both inside the house and pool-side. The speaker gets loud, sounds spacious, and lasts all day, which makes it great for using on the go. Once at home, you can plug it in, use it as a networked...

Mar, 2019

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Sony's new SRS-XB501G speaker is like a portable Apple HomePod that's built to party

Sony's put out a lot wireless speakers over the last few years, but the SRS-XB501 stands out for its versatility and sound.

Aug, 2018

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Expert review by : Michael Brown (techhive.com)

Sony SRS-XB501G smart speaker review: Now you can take Google Assistant to your next rave

Sony's battery-powered outdoor speaker has it all: Google Assistant, Chromecast, Bluetooth, and multi-colored LED light bars.

Versatile wireless connectivity: Wi-Fi, Chromecast, and Bluetooth ; Google Assistant onboard ; Rugged build and thorough protection from the elements

Surprisingly mellow bass response ; Cheesy LED light bars ; No track-forward/back controls on the speaker itself

Sony’s SRS-XB501G is a rugged speaker designed for partying outdoors. Its LED light show is sure to draw a crowd, and the 1/4-inch threaded mount on its bottom is just the ticket for elevating it with a tripod. I’m not a big fan of its sonic...