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  • Avg. price: ~£120
  • Audio output power: 20.00 W
  • Battery life: 8 hours
  • IP rating: IPX5
  • Bluetooth version: 2.1
  • Weight: 1200 g

Sony SRS-X5 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.

6.3

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%

6.3

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Good
6.3

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%

6.9

Audio

20.0%

6.2

Battery

18.0%

6.1

Durability

16.0%

5.5

Connectivity

8.0%

6.1

Controls

3.0%

8.3

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%

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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%

    8.9

    Weight

    15.0%

    2.8

    Battery life

  • 4.0
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.1

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    2.8

    Battery life

    15.0%

    8.9

    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%

    8.9

    Weight

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £120

Best rankings

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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Sony SRS-X5 is a 2.1-channel portable Bluetooth speaker weighing 1.2 kg and featuring two 1.5-inch drivers, a built-in 2.375-inch subwoofer, dual passive radiators, and an 8-hour rechargeable battery. It outputs a powerful 20W of total power when connected to AC power (dropping to 8W on battery) and supports aptX, AAC, and NFC tap-to-pair technology. The main advantages include an exceptionally rich sound with strong bass relative to its size, a built-in speakerphone for hands-free calls, and a USB port that functions as a power bank to charge smartphones. However, its notable drawbacks are a heavy build that makes it less ideal for frequent travel, a glossy top panel prone to fingerprints and dust, a lack of weather or waterproofing, and reduced audio output power when running strictly on battery.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Sony SRS-X5

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

6.3
Sony SRS-X5 has a technical score of 6.31 points, which is lower than 79% 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-X5 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%

6.3

Overall score

40.0%

9.9

Price

7.4
Sony SRS-X5 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.4 points, which is lower than 77.3% 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-X5 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

38.00 mm
Sony SRS-X5 has a driver unit size of 38.00 mm which is smaller than that of 89.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.5% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 38.00 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

3
Sony SRS-X5 has 3 drivers, which is more than 70.1% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.5% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 3.
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-X5 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-X5 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-X5 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-X5 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-X5 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 SRS-X5 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

3,400 mAh
Sony SRS-X5 has a battery capacity of 3,400 mAh which is larger than that of 66.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.1% 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

4 hours
Sony SRS-X5 has a charging time of 4 hours which is longer than that of 67% of portable speakers and equal to that of 19.3% 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

31 W
Sony SRS-X5 has a maximum charging input power of 31 W which is higher than that of 91.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% 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-X5 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-X5 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-X5 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

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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-X5 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-X5 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

yes
Sony SRS-X5 includes a remote control. 85.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
A dedicated remote-control option 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-X5 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

1,200 g
Sony SRS-X5 weighs 1,200 g which is heavier than that of 59.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% 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

11.8 cm
Sony SRS-X5 has a height of 11.8 cm which is shorter than that of 52% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% 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

22.1 cm
Sony SRS-X5 has a width of 22.1 cm which is wider than that of 63.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% 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

5.1 cm
Sony SRS-X5 has a depth of 5.1 cm which is shallower than that of 81.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% 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-X5 does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No supported user-accessible firmware update path.
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-X5 does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No direct supported 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-X5 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-X5 vs the average portable speaker

  • Includes a subwoofer
    Sony SRS-X5 includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
    What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated low-frequency driver is included.
    When it matters: When stronger low-frequency output matters without adding separate equipment.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Sony SRS-X5 includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    Sony SRS-X5 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-X5 has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
  • 3 more adjustable EQ bands
    Sony SRS-X5 has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).
    3 app eq bands.
    What it is: The number of adjustable equalizer frequency bands available in the app.
    When it matters: When fine-grained sound adjustment in the companion app matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 5 bands

    Sony SRS-X5 has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).3 vs 0
  • 21 W higher charging input power
    Sony SRS-X5 has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (31 W vs 10 W).
    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

    Sony SRS-X5 has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (31 W vs 10 W).31 W vs 10 W
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Sony SRS-X5 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-X5 has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • Has an equalizer
    Sony SRS-X5 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-X5 has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • Supports aptX
    Sony SRS-X5 supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
    Supports the base Qualcomm aptX codec.
    What it is: Indicates whether the Qualcomm aptX Bluetooth codec is supported.
    When it matters: When improved Bluetooth audio quality matters with compatible source devices.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Sony SRS-X5 supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • Has a power bank function
    Sony SRS-X5 has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker can send power to charge another device.
    When it matters: When the speaker should also charge a phone or another device.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Sony SRS-X5 has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Includes a subwoofer
    Sony SRS-X5 includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    Sony SRS-X5 has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Sony SRS-X5 has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • 1 more speaker drivers
    Sony SRS-X5 has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (3 vs 2).
  • Supports aptX
    Sony SRS-X5 supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    Sony SRS-X5 supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    Sony SRS-X5 supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 21 W higher charging input power
    Sony SRS-X5 has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (31 W vs 10 W).
  • Has a power bank function
    Sony SRS-X5 has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Includes a power adapter
    Sony SRS-X5 includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 800 mAh more battery capacity
    Sony SRS-X5 has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (3,400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • 3 more adjustable EQ bands
    Sony SRS-X5 has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).
  • Has an equalizer
    Sony SRS-X5 has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • Supports fast pairing
    Sony SRS-X5 supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Includes a remote control
    Sony SRS-X5 includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • 3.2 cm shallower
    Sony SRS-X5 is shallower than the average portable speaker (5.1 cm vs 8.3 cm).
  • 12 mm smaller main driver
    Sony SRS-X5 has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (38 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 38.00 mm.
  • 43 mm smaller built-in subwoofer
    Sony SRS-X5 has a smaller built-in subwoofer than the average portable speaker (58 mm vs 101 mm).
    Built-in subwoofer diameter: 58.00 mm.
  • 400 Hz lower microphone frequency limit
    Sony SRS-X5 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-X5 has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 2.1.
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    Sony SRS-X5 has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Sony SRS-X5 has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).
  • Is not water resistant
    Sony SRS-X5 is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Sony SRS-X5 has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
  • 5 °C lower maximum operating temperature
    Sony SRS-X5 has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (35 °C vs 40 °C).
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    Sony SRS-X5 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-X5 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-X5 does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
    Does not support True Wireless Stereo speaker linking.
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    Sony SRS-X5 does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • 400 g heavier
    Sony SRS-X5 is heavier than the average portable speaker (1,200 g vs 800 g).
  • 4 cm wider
    Sony SRS-X5 is wider than the average portable speaker (22.1 cm vs 18.1 cm).
  • 5 older
    Sony SRS-X5 was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2014 vs 2019).
    Release year: 2014.
  • Is not water resistant
    Sony SRS-X5 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-X5 is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    Sony SRS-X5 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-X5 does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    Sony SRS-X5 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 SRS-X5 has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).8 hours vs 12 hours
  • 2.9 Bluetooth levels older
    Sony SRS-X5 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-X5 has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5.0).2.1 vs 5.0
  • 12 mm smaller main driver
    Sony SRS-X5 has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (38 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 38.00 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-X5 has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (38 mm vs 50.00 mm).38.00 mm vs 50.00 mm
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Sony SRS-X5 has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 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-X5 has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).4 hours vs 3 hours
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    Sony SRS-X5 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-X5 does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    Sony SRS-X5 does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
    Does not support True Wireless Stereo speaker linking.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports true wireless speaker-to-speaker pairing.
    When it matters: When two compatible speakers should pair wirelessly for stereo playback.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Sony SRS-X5 does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.

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What customers like about Sony SRS-X5?

  • Good overall sound quality with a rich, balanced audio profile
  • Surprisingly strong and clean bass for its compact size due to a built-in subwoofer
  • Useful speakerphone functionality for hands-free calling
  • NFC tap-to-pair technology allows for quick and easy Bluetooth connection
  • Sleek, premium, and minimalist design that fits well in home environments
  • Includes a rear USB port that acts as a power bank to charge smartphones
  • ClearAudio+ sound enhancement mode helps restore compressed music files

What customers dislike about Sony SRS-X5?

  • Audio output performance and volume drop when running on battery compared to AC power
  • Lacks substantial stereo separation due to its single-unit design
  • The glossy top surface finish is highly prone to catching fingerprints
  • Design is not ruggedized or weather-resistant, making it less suitable for outdoor use
  • At 2.6 pounds, it is heavier and bulkier than some direct portable competitors
  • Pure bass enthusiasts might still find the low-end lacking compared to larger speakers

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uk.pcmag.com
04/04/2014
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cnet.com
17/06/2014
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au.pcmag.com
04/04/2014
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dailystar.co.uk
08/05/2015
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helsinkitimes.fi
30/08/2014
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pcmag.com
25/04/2014
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mikemuonline.squarespace.com
05/08/2014
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soundvisionreview.com
23/07/2014
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hifitest.de
21/08/2014
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lesnumeriques.com
29/05/2014
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lesnumeriques.com
29/05/2014
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01net.com
20/06/2014
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enceintesbluetooth.fr
13/11/2014
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