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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£530
  • Avg. price in US: ~$450
  • Audio output power: 11.00 W
  • Battery life: 8 hours
  • IP rating: IPX5
  • Bluetooth version: 4.2
  • Weight: 1100 g

Sony LSPX-S2 review. Compare 130 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Speakers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.0

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.

Score components:

80.0%

6.0

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Good
6.0

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

32.0%

6.2

Audio

20.0%

5.1

Battery

18.0%

5.0

Durability

16.0%

6.4

Connectivity

8.0%

8.0

Controls

3.0%

8.1

Design

3.0%

7.6

Smart features

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 5.1
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    4.0

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    5.1

    IP rating

    20.0%

    9.0

    Weight

    15.0%

    2.8

    Battery life

  • 3.6
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.0

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    2.8

    Battery life

    15.0%

    9.0

    Weight

    15.0%

    4.0

    Party mode

  • 8.3
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    10

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    2.0

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    9.0

    Weight

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £530

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All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Sony LSPX-S2 is an elegant 1.1 kg portable glass sound speaker measuring 90 mm x 277 mm that features an organic glass cylinder tweeter executing 360-degree vertical drive sound dispersion, alongside a 35 mm midrange woofer, an optimized passive radiator, and an 11W power output. It offers dual wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 with high-resolution LDAC, AAC, and SBC codec support, one-touch NFC pairing, Spotify Connect, and a 3.5mm analog input, while serving as an ambient lantern with 32 levels of adjustable brightness and a candle-flicker mode. Main advantages include exceptional crystal-clear high-frequency detail, an integrated multi-room setup, and up to 8 hours of battery life. However, notable drawbacks include a weak bass profile for heavy music genres, lack of smart assistant integration, slow charging via an outdated micro-USB port, and a highly restrictive environment for iPhone users who are capped at standard SBC Bluetooth without AirPlay support.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Sony LSPX-S2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

32.0%

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Audio

20.0%

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Battery

18.0%

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Durability

16.0%

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Connectivity

8.0%

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Controls

3.0%

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Design

3.0%

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Smart features

6.0
Sony LSPX-S2 has a technical score of 6.03 points, which is lower than 88.2% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters: When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
1.0
Sony LSPX-S2 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 58.2% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.

When it matters: When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.

Score components:

60.0%

6.0

Overall score

40.0%

7.7

Price

6.5
Sony LSPX-S2 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.5 points, which is lower than 98.5% of products in this category.
Audio output power
What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 W

11.00 W
Sony LSPX-S2 has an audio output power of 11.00 W which is lower than that of 65.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 11.00 W.
Driver unit size
What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 50 mm

35.00 mm
Sony LSPX-S2 has a driver unit size of 35.00 mm which is smaller than that of 95.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 35.00 mm.
Number of drivers
What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 2

2
Sony LSPX-S2 has 2 drivers, which is more than 24.5% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 45.5% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 2.
Frequency response tolerance
What it is: The allowed deviation around the stated frequency response curve.
When it matters: When a flatter and more accurate frequency response matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 3 dB

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Lowest frequency
What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <= 60 Hz

60.00 Hz
Sony LSPX-S2 has a lowest frequency of 60.00 Hz which is lower than that of 43.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.2% of portable speakers.
Lower frequency-response endpoint: 60.00 Hz.
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Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive audio over Bluetooth.
When it matters: When wireless playback from phones, tablets, or computers matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Sony LSPX-S2 supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 5.0

4.2
Sony LSPX-S2 supports Bluetooth version 4.2 which is older than that of 53.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.8% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 4.2.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 10 m

10.00 m
Sony LSPX-S2 has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10.00 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range: 10.00 m.
Bluetooth profiles supported
What it is: The Bluetooth operating profiles available for playback, control, or calls.
When it matters: When Bluetooth playback, control, and call compatibility depend on specific profiles.

Importance: LOW

A2DP; AVRCP
Bluetooth LE Audio
What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports the low-energy Bluetooth audio standard.
When it matters: When newer low-power Bluetooth audio features matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Sony LSPX-S2 does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 h

8 hours
Sony LSPX-S2 has a battery life of 8 hours which is shorter than that of 68.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 11.6% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 5000 mAh

3,350 mAh
Sony LSPX-S2 has a battery capacity of 3,350 mAh which is larger than that of 65.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Charging time
What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 4 h

5 hours
Sony LSPX-S2 has a charging time of 5 hours which is longer than that of 87% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.7% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 20 W

11 W
Sony LSPX-S2 has a maximum charging input power of 11 W which is higher than that of 70.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Built-in rechargeable battery
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Sony LSPX-S2 has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: IP67+

IPX5
Sony LSPX-S2 has an IP rating of IPX5 which provides worse ingress protection than 62.3% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 15.3% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

no
Sony LSPX-S2 is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

no
Sony LSPX-S2 is not rated as dust resistant. 51.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 1 m

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Drop resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the housing is designed to survive accidental drops.
When it matters: When the speaker may be bumped or suffer an accidental fall during outdoor or travel use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Sony LSPX-S2 lacks an impact-resistance rating. 32.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
What it is: The physical area of the speaker where its controls are located.
When it matters: When you want controls that are easy to reach in the speaker intended placement.

Importance: LOW

side; bottom
Touchscreen
What it is: Indicates whether a touch-sensitive screen is integrated.
When it matters: When direct visual control is more convenient than buttons or an app.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Sony LSPX-S2 does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
The speaker does not have an integrated touchscreen.
Smartphone app control
What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Sony LSPX-S2 supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated remote control is supplied or supported.
When it matters: When you want to control playback from across the room.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Sony LSPX-S2 does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No dedicated remote control is documented.
Fast pairing
What it is: Shows whether setup with compatible devices can be completed more quickly.
When it matters: When quick setup with compatible devices matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Sony LSPX-S2 does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No qualifying fast-pair capability; initial pairing is manual or standard.
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Weight
What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 1000 g

1,100 g
Sony LSPX-S2 weighs 1,100 g which is heavier than that of 58.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.2% of portable speakers.
Height
What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 20 cm

27.7 cm
Sony LSPX-S2 has a height of 27.7 cm which is taller than that of 89.2% of portable speakers.
Width
What it is: The side-to-side external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit a narrow shelf, bag, or tabletop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 25 cm

9 cm
Sony LSPX-S2 has a width of 9 cm which is narrower than that of 79.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.6% of portable speakers.
Depth
What it is: The front-to-back depth of the speaker housing.
When it matters: When the speaker should take up less front-to-back space.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 10 cm

9 cm
Sony LSPX-S2 has a depth of 9 cm which is deeper than that of 54.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.9% of portable speakers.
Carry options
What it is: The available ways to carry, hang, or attach the speaker.
When it matters: When a handle, strap, or attachment point changes how you carry the speaker.

Importance: LOW

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Companion app name
What it is: The official app used to control settings and functions of the speaker.
When it matters: When app compatibility and the available control features depend on the official app.

Importance: LOW

Sony | Music Center
Firmware updates
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive firmware revisions after purchase.
When it matters: When post-purchase fixes and feature improvements matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Sony LSPX-S2 supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
What it is: The path used to install firmware updates on the speaker.
When it matters: When the convenience and reliability of installing updates matters.

Importance: LOW

OTA; App
Voice assistant support
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can work with supported voice assistants.
When it matters: When hands-free control through a compatible assistant matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Sony LSPX-S2 does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
What it is: Shows whether Spotify can stream directly to the speaker over the network.
When it matters: When Spotify should stream directly without keeping phone audio active.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

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Sony LSPX-S2 vs the average portable speaker

  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Sony LSPX-S2 supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
    What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can connect to wireless local networks.
    When it matters: When direct network streaming or smart multi-room features matter.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Sony LSPX-S2 supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 20,000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    Sony LSPX-S2 has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    Upper frequency-response endpoint: 40000 Hz.
    What it is: The highest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
    When it matters: When upper-treble extension and high-frequency detail matter.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 20000 Hz

    Sony LSPX-S2 has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).40000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    Sony LSPX-S2 provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
    What it is: Indicates whether sound is spread evenly in all directions.
    When it matters: When even sound coverage around the speaker matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Sony LSPX-S2 provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • Has an equalizer
    Sony LSPX-S2 has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
    What it is: Shows whether the sound balance can be adjusted across frequency ranges.
    When it matters: When you want to adjust bass, midrange, or treble balance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Sony LSPX-S2 has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • Supports LDAC
    Sony LSPX-S2 supports LDAC, while the average portable speaker does not support LDAC.
    What it is: Shows whether the LDAC Bluetooth codec is available for wireless audio.
    When it matters: When higher-bitrate Bluetooth audio matters with compatible source devices.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Sony LSPX-S2 supports LDAC, while the average portable speaker does not support LDAC.
  • Supports multi-room audio
    Sony LSPX-S2 supports multi-room audio, while the average portable speaker does not support multi-room audio.
    Supports synchronized multi-room playback.
    What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can join a synchronized multi-room audio system.
    When it matters: When synchronized playback across several rooms matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Sony LSPX-S2 supports multi-room audio, while the average portable speaker does not support multi-room audio.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    Sony LSPX-S2 supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
    What it is: Shows whether NFC can be used to start Bluetooth pairing quickly.
    When it matters: When you want faster tap-to-pair setup with compatible devices.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Sony LSPX-S2 supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • Supports DLNA media sharing
    Sony LSPX-S2 supports DLNA media sharing, while the average portable speaker does not support DLNA media sharing.
    Supports DLNA.
    What it is: Indicates whether the device follows DLNA media-sharing standards.
    When it matters: When streaming from compatible devices on a local network matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Sony LSPX-S2 supports DLNA media sharing, while the average portable speaker does not support DLNA media sharing.
  • 20,000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    Sony LSPX-S2 has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    Sony LSPX-S2 provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Sony LSPX-S2 supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Supports LDAC
    Sony LSPX-S2 supports LDAC, while the average portable speaker does not support LDAC.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    Sony LSPX-S2 supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • Supports DLNA media sharing
    Sony LSPX-S2 supports DLNA media sharing, while the average portable speaker does not support DLNA media sharing.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    Sony LSPX-S2 supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • Includes a power adapter
    Sony LSPX-S2 includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 750 mAh more battery capacity
    Sony LSPX-S2 has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (3,350 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • 1 W higher charging input power
    Sony LSPX-S2 has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (11 W vs 10 W).
  • Has an equalizer
    Sony LSPX-S2 has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • Has a sleep timer
    Sony LSPX-S2 has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
  • 9.1 cm narrower
    Sony LSPX-S2 is narrower than the average portable speaker (9 cm vs 18.1 cm).
  • Supports multi-room audio
    Sony LSPX-S2 supports multi-room audio, while the average portable speaker does not support multi-room audio.
  • Supports firmware updates
    Sony LSPX-S2 supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.

Total
Audio
Connectivity
Battery
Controls
Design
Smart features
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Sony LSPX-S2 has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
  • 15 mm smaller main driver
    Sony LSPX-S2 has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (35 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 35.00 mm.
  • 9 W less audio output power
    Sony LSPX-S2 has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (11 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 11.00 W.
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    Sony LSPX-S2 has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.2.
  • 2 hours longer charging time
    Sony LSPX-S2 has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 3 hours).
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    Sony LSPX-S2 has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).
  • Is not water resistant
    Sony LSPX-S2 is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    Sony LSPX-S2 is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Sony LSPX-S2 has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
  • 5 °C lower maximum operating temperature
    Sony LSPX-S2 has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (35 °C vs 40 °C).
  • 15.3 cm taller
    Sony LSPX-S2 is taller than the average portable speaker (27.7 cm vs 12.4 cm).
  • 300 g heavier
    Sony LSPX-S2 is heavier than the average portable speaker (1,100 g vs 800 g).
  • Is not water resistant
    Sony LSPX-S2 is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
    What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
    When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Sony LSPX-S2 is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    Sony LSPX-S2 is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
    What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
    When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Sony LSPX-S2 is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 2 hours longer charging time
    Sony LSPX-S2 has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 3 hours).
    What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
    When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <= 4 h

    Sony LSPX-S2 has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 3 hours).5 hours vs 3 hours
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Sony LSPX-S2 has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
    What it is: The number of microphones built into the speaker.
    When it matters: When voice pickup, calls, or beamforming performance matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 1

    Sony LSPX-S2 has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).0 vs 1
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    Sony LSPX-S2 has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).
    What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
    When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 20 h

    Sony LSPX-S2 has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).8 hours vs 12 hours
  • 15 mm smaller main driver
    Sony LSPX-S2 has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (35 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 35.00 mm.
    What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
    When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 50 mm

    Sony LSPX-S2 has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (35 mm vs 50.00 mm).35.00 mm vs 50.00 mm
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Sony LSPX-S2 has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
    What it is: The lowest ambient temperature recommended for normal operation.
    When it matters: When the speaker must work reliably in colder conditions.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= -10 °C

    Sony LSPX-S2 has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).5 °C vs 0 °C
  • 9 W less audio output power
    Sony LSPX-S2 has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (11 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 11.00 W.
    What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
    When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 20 W

    Sony LSPX-S2 has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (11 W vs 20.00 W).11.00 W vs 20.00 W
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What customers like about Sony LSPX-S2?

  • Unique and elegant design that doubles as a decorative lantern
  • Atmospheric built-in LED light with adjustable brightness and candlelight flicker mode
  • Immersive and clear 360-degree omnidirectional audio output
  • Excellent crispness and detail in high frequencies and vocal/acoustic tracks
  • Robust wireless connectivity options including Bluetooth with high-res LDAC and Wi-Fi

What customers dislike about Sony LSPX-S2?

  • Weak or insufficient bass performance for complex or heavy music genres
  • High, premium price point that limits its value-for-money appeal
  • Lack of integrated voice assistant controls like Amazon Alexa
  • No native support for Apple AirPlay or Google Cast streaming protocols
  • Sub-optimal Bluetooth audio codec support for iPhone users (limited to basic SBC)

Expert reviews

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techradar.com
10/01/2019
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Hands on: Sony LSPX-S2 Glass Sound Speaker review
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musicphotolife.com
01/05/2019
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Sony Glass Sound Speaker LSPX-S2 Review: Impeccable Details
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scmp.com
09/06/2019
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Sony LSPX-S2 glass 360-degree Bluetooth speaker review: stunning
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smh.com.au
01/10/2019
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Sony's glass tube speaker is as wonderful as it is weird
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witchdoctor.co.nz
25/05/2020
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Sony LSPX-S2 Glass Speaker REVIEW If you need help comparing the specifications of the LSPX-S2 to its predecessor (S1Go to product viewer dialogue for...
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chip.de
03/05/2019
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computerbild.de
07/06/2019
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techbook.de
13/06/2019
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Sony LSPX-S2: Glass speaker proves impressive in review
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bild.de
20/05/2021
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Sony LSPX-S2 Glass Sound Speaker review
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lesechos.fr
14/02/2020
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Sony LSPX-S2: In the Light of Music
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tweakers.net
25/07/2019
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Sony LSPX-S2 - nvdmeijden - Product reviews - Tweakers
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tweakers.net
08/08/2019
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volkskrant.nl
13/06/2019
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The Sony Glass Sound Speaker sounds balanced, but who takes a 600-euro lamp on the road?
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