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  • Avg. price: ~£35
  • Audio output power: 20.00 W
  • Battery life: 7 hours
  • IP rating: IPX5
  • Bluetooth version: 2.1
  • Weight: 850 g

Sony SRS-X3 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.

5.7

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%

5.7

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Good
5.7

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%

6.0

Audio

20.0%

4.6

Battery

18.0%

6.0

Durability

16.0%

5.9

Connectivity

8.0%

5.3

Controls

3.0%

8.8

Design

3.0%

3.9

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%

?

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%

    9.3

    Weight

    15.0%

    2.2

    Battery life

  • 4.0
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.1

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    2.2

    Battery life

    15.0%

    9.3

    Weight

    15.0%

    4.0

    Party mode

  • 4.6
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.0

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    3.1

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    9.3

    Weight

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £35

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Verdict

The Sony SRS-X3 is a compact 2-channel portable Bluetooth 2.1 speaker weighing 850 grams and measuring 18.5 x 6.7 x 6.6 cm. It features two 34mm full-range drivers delivering an output power of 20W (10W+10W), augmented by dual passive bass radiators and Sony's ClearAudio+ and Virtual Surround Sound technologies. Main advantages include convenient one-touch NFC pairing, an integrated microphone for speakerphone functionality, a 3.5mm auxiliary input for wired devices, and a robust, deep bass response relative to its footprint. However, its internal rechargeable battery provides a modest 7-hour playback lifecycle, it lacks on-device track navigation controls, and it is prone to slight audio distortion when played at maximum volumes.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Sony SRS-X3

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%

?

Audio

20.0%

?

Battery

18.0%

?

Durability

16.0%

?

Connectivity

8.0%

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Controls

3.0%

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Design

3.0%

?

Smart features

5.7
Sony SRS-X3 has a technical score of 5.66 points, which is lower than 97.3% 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 SRS-X3 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%

5.7

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

7.0
Sony SRS-X3 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7 points, which is lower than 94.4% 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

20.00 W
Sony SRS-X3 has an audio output power of 20.00 W which is higher than that of 46.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 11.4% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 20.00 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

33.00 mm
Sony SRS-X3 has a driver unit size of 33.00 mm which is smaller than that of 97% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 33.00 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 SRS-X3 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 SRS-X3 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 SRS-X3 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

2.1
Sony SRS-X3 supports Bluetooth version 2.1 which is older than that of 92% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 2.1.
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 SRS-X3 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; HFP; HSP
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 SRS-X3 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

7 hours
Sony SRS-X3 has a battery life of 7 hours which is shorter than that of 80.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.3% 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

2,600 mAh
Sony SRS-X3 has a battery capacity of 2,600 mAh which is larger than that of 49% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.4% 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 SRS-X3 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

9 W
Sony SRS-X3 has a maximum charging input power of 9 W which is lower than that of 55.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% 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 SRS-X3 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 SRS-X3 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 SRS-X3 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

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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 SRS-X3 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

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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 SRS-X3 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

no
Sony SRS-X3 does not support smartphone app control. 54% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
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 SRS-X3 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

yes
Sony SRS-X3 supports fast pairing. 77.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports documented one-tap or quick device pairing.
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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

850 g
Sony SRS-X3 weighs 850 g which is heavier than that of 51.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% 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

6.7 cm
Sony SRS-X3 has a height of 6.7 cm which is shorter than that of 82.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% 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

18.5 cm
Sony SRS-X3 has a width of 18.5 cm which is wider than that of 51.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% 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

6.6 cm
Sony SRS-X3 has a depth of 6.6 cm which is shallower than that of 68.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% 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

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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

no
Sony SRS-X3 does not support firmware updates. 47.2% 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

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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 SRS-X3 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

no
Sony SRS-X3 does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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Sony SRS-X3 vs the average portable speaker

  • 1 more multipoint connections
    Sony SRS-X3 has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    Simultaneous Bluetooth devices: 2.
    What it is: The number of source devices that can stay connected at the same time.
    When it matters: When switching between several connected source devices matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 2

    Sony SRS-X3 has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).2 vs 1
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    Sony SRS-X3 has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
    What it is: Indicates whether the microphones can reduce surrounding noise during capture.
    When it matters: When calls or voice commands must remain clear around background noise.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Sony SRS-X3 has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Sony SRS-X3 has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
    What it is: Shows whether the device uses separate left and right audio channels.
    When it matters: When true left-and-right channel playback matters without pairing a second speaker.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Sony SRS-X3 has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • Has an equalizer
    Sony SRS-X3 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 SRS-X3 has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • Supports fast pairing
    Sony SRS-X3 supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
    Supports documented one-tap or quick device 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

    Sony SRS-X3 supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    Sony SRS-X3 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 SRS-X3 supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • Includes a power adapter
    Sony SRS-X3 includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
    What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated power adapter is included in the box.
    When it matters: When you want the required charging hardware supplied in the box.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Sony SRS-X3 includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 5.7 cm shorter
    Sony SRS-X3 is shorter than the average portable speaker (6.7 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    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

    Sony SRS-X3 is shorter than the average portable speaker (6.7 cm vs 12.4 cm).6.7 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    Sony SRS-X3 has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Sony SRS-X3 has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    Sony SRS-X3 has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    Sony SRS-X3 supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • Includes a power adapter
    Sony SRS-X3 includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Has an equalizer
    Sony SRS-X3 has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • Supports fast pairing
    Sony SRS-X3 supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • 5.7 cm shorter
    Sony SRS-X3 is shorter than the average portable speaker (6.7 cm vs 12.4 cm).

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Connectivity
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Design
  • 4,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    Sony SRS-X3 has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (16,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    Upper frequency-response endpoint: 16000 Hz.
  • 17 mm smaller main driver
    Sony SRS-X3 has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (33 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 33.00 mm.
  • 400 Hz lower microphone frequency limit
    Sony SRS-X3 has a lower microphone frequency limit than the average portable speaker (7,000 Hz vs 7,400 Hz).
  • 2.9 Bluetooth levels older
    Sony SRS-X3 has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 2.1.
  • 5 hours shorter battery life
    Sony SRS-X3 has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (7 hours vs 12 hours).
  • 2 hours longer charging time
    Sony SRS-X3 has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 3 hours).
  • 1 W lower charging input power
    Sony SRS-X3 has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (9 W vs 10 W).
  • Is not water resistant
    Sony SRS-X3 is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Sony SRS-X3 has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
  • 5 °C lower maximum operating temperature
    Sony SRS-X3 has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (35 °C vs 40 °C).
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    Sony SRS-X3 does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    Sony SRS-X3 does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
    True left/right stereo pairing: not supported.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    Sony SRS-X3 does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
    Does not support True Wireless Stereo speaker linking.
  • 5 older
    Sony SRS-X3 was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2014 vs 2019).
    Release year: 2014.
  • Is not water resistant
    Sony SRS-X3 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 SRS-X3 is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 4,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    Sony SRS-X3 has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (16,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    Upper frequency-response endpoint: 16000 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 SRS-X3 has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (16,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).16000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • 5 hours shorter battery life
    Sony SRS-X3 has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (7 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 SRS-X3 has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (7 hours vs 12 hours).7 hours vs 12 hours
  • 2 hours longer charging time
    Sony SRS-X3 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 SRS-X3 has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 3 hours).5 hours vs 3 hours
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    Sony SRS-X3 does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker 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

    Sony SRS-X3 does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
  • 17 mm smaller main driver
    Sony SRS-X3 has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (33 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 33.00 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 SRS-X3 has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (33 mm vs 50.00 mm).33.00 mm vs 50.00 mm
  • 2.9 Bluetooth levels older
    Sony SRS-X3 has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 2.1.
    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

    Sony SRS-X3 has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5.0).2.1 vs 5.0
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    Sony SRS-X3 does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
    True left/right stereo pairing: not supported.
    What it is: Indicates whether two compatible speakers can form a stereo pair.
    When it matters: When two compatible speakers should form separate left and right channels.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Sony SRS-X3 does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
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Connectivity
Battery
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sony SRS-X3?

  • Impressive bass response and full sound output for its compact size
  • Clean treble detail and clear mid-range performance
  • Sleek, minimalist, and elegant design with a smooth-to-the-touch finish
  • Quick and easy wireless connection via Bluetooth and NFC tap-to-pair
  • Includes convenient extra features like a built-in speakerphone microphone and a 3.5mm Aux input
  • Charges via a standard micro-USB port instead of a proprietary adapter

What customers dislike about Sony SRS-X3?

  • Audio can experience slight distortion when pushed to maximum or high volumes
  • Average battery life of around 7 hours, which trails some longer-lasting competitors
  • Noticeably heavy for a portable speaker, weighing around 1.75 lbs (850g)
  • Lacks an integrated track control button to skip songs directly from the speaker
  • No low-battery warning alert or battery level indicator
  • Does not include a carrying case or protective pouch in the box

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whathifi.com
11/06/2014
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stuff.tv
07/07/2014
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uk.pcmag.com
11/07/2014
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01/08/2014
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