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  • Avg. price: ~£35
  • Audio output power: 8.00 W
  • Battery life: 12 hours
  • IP rating: IP67
  • Bluetooth version: 4.2
  • Weight: 540 g

Sony SRS-XB22 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.

7.0

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%

7.0

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Very good
7.0

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%

6.6

Audio

20.0%

5.4

Battery

18.0%

9.2

Durability

16.0%

6.1

Connectivity

8.0%

9.0

Controls

3.0%

8.9

Design

3.0%

6.0

Smart features

Very 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%

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Popularity

  • 9.1
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    9.7

    IP rating

    20.0%

    9.7

    Weight

    15.0%

    5.2

    Battery life

  • 5.0
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.6

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    5.2

    Battery life

    15.0%

    9.7

    Weight

    15.0%

    10

    Party mode

  • 4.4
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.0

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    1.6

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    9.7

    Weight

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £35

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All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Sony SRS-XB22 is a highly rugged, portable 2.0-channel wireless speaker weighing approximately 540 grams and measuring 201 x 72 x 68 mm. It features dual 42mm full-range drivers, dual passive radiators, a frequency transmission range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz, and supports premium LDAC, AAC, and SBC audio codecs over Bluetooth 4.2 and NFC. Key advantages include an outstanding IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating, shockproof durability, built-in LED party lights, a hands-free speakerphone microphone, and up to 12 hours of battery life (reduced to 10 hours in EXTRA BASS mode with lights active). However, notable drawbacks include noticeable sound distortion on deep bass tracks at maximum volume levels, an underwhelming visual output from the single-color LED light strip, and reliance on an outdated Micro-USB charging port rather than modern USB-C.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Sony SRS-XB22

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

7.0
Sony SRS-XB22 has a technical score of 7.01 points, which is higher than 61.3% 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-XB22 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%

7.0

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

7.9
Sony SRS-XB22 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.9 points, which is higher than 60.4% 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

8.00 W
Sony SRS-XB22 has an audio output power of 8.00 W which is lower than that of 73.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.4% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 8.00 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

42.00 mm
Sony SRS-XB22 has a driver unit size of 42.00 mm which is smaller than that of 75.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 42.00 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-XB22 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

20.00 Hz
Sony SRS-XB22 has a lowest frequency of 20.00 Hz which is lower than that of 84.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 14% of portable speakers.
Lower frequency-response endpoint: 20.00 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-XB22 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 SRS-XB22 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 SRS-XB22 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; SPP
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-XB22 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

12 hours
Sony SRS-XB22 has a battery life of 12 hours which is longer than that of 47.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 15.7% 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

2,700 mAh
Sony SRS-XB22 has a battery capacity of 2,700 mAh which is larger than that of 56.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.8% 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-XB22 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

2 W
Sony SRS-XB22 has a maximum charging input power of 2 W which is lower than that of 98.8% 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-XB22 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+

IP67
Sony SRS-XB22 has an IP rating of IP67 which provides better ingress protection than 80% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 19.1% 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

yes
Sony SRS-XB22 is water resistant. 38.3% 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

yes
Sony SRS-XB22 is dust resistant. 48.6% 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

1 m
Sony SRS-XB22 has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m which is deeper than that of 52.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 47.4% of portable speakers.
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

yes
Sony SRS-XB22 resists accidental impacts. 67.3% 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-XB22 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 SRS-XB22 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 SRS-XB22 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

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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

540 g
Sony SRS-XB22 weighs 540 g which is lighter than that of 63.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.8% 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

7.2 cm
Sony SRS-XB22 has a height of 7.2 cm which is shorter than that of 78.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.8% 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

20.1 cm
Sony SRS-XB22 has a width of 20.1 cm which is wider than that of 57.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% 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

6.8 cm
Sony SRS-XB22 has a depth of 6.8 cm which is shallower than that of 66.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% 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 SRS-XB22 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

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

yes
Sony SRS-XB22 supports voice assistants. 73.6% 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-XB22 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-XB22 vs the average portable speaker

  • Better ingress protection
    Sony SRS-XB22 has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP67 vs IPX5).
    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+

    Sony SRS-XB22 has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP67 vs IPX5).IP67 vs IPX5
  • 2 more multipoint connections
    Sony SRS-XB22 has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (3 vs 1).
    Simultaneous Bluetooth devices: 3.
    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-XB22 has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (3 vs 1).3 vs 1
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    Sony SRS-XB22 has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    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

    Sony SRS-XB22 has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).1 m vs 0 m
  • 40 Hz deeper bass extension
    Sony SRS-XB22 has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
    Lower frequency-response endpoint: 20.00 Hz.
    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

    Sony SRS-XB22 has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).20.00 Hz vs 60.00 Hz
  • Has an equalizer
    Sony SRS-XB22 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-XB22 has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • Claims MIL-STD-810 compliance
    Sony SRS-XB22 claims MIL-STD-810 compliance, while the average portable speaker does not claim MIL-STD-810 compliance.
    What it is: Shows whether testing against MIL-STD-810 durability procedures is claimed.
    When it matters: When independently defined durability test procedures matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Sony SRS-XB22 claims MIL-STD-810 compliance, while the average portable speaker does not claim MIL-STD-810 compliance.
  • Resists accidental impacts
    Sony SRS-XB22 resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
    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

    Sony SRS-XB22 resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
  • 3 more EQ presets
    Sony SRS-XB22 has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).
    3 eq presets.
    What it is: The number of preset sound tuning profiles that can be selected.
    When it matters: When you want more ready-made sound profiles for different content.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 4 presets

    Sony SRS-XB22 has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).3 vs 0
  • 40 Hz deeper bass extension
    Sony SRS-XB22 has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
  • 2 more multipoint connections
    Sony SRS-XB22 has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (3 vs 1).
  • Supports LDAC
    Sony SRS-XB22 supports LDAC, while the average portable speaker does not support LDAC.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    Sony SRS-XB22 supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    Sony SRS-XB22 supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • Better ingress protection
    Sony SRS-XB22 has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP67 vs IPX5).
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    Sony SRS-XB22 has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
  • Resists accidental impacts
    Sony SRS-XB22 resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
  • Claims MIL-STD-810 compliance
    Sony SRS-XB22 claims MIL-STD-810 compliance, while the average portable speaker does not claim MIL-STD-810 compliance.
  • Has an equalizer
    Sony SRS-XB22 has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • 3 more EQ presets
    Sony SRS-XB22 has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).
  • Supports party mode
    Sony SRS-XB22 supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • Has a sleep timer
    Sony SRS-XB22 has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
  • 5.2 cm shorter
    Sony SRS-XB22 is shorter than the average portable speaker (7.2 cm vs 12.4 cm).
  • 260 g lighter
    Sony SRS-XB22 is lighter than the average portable speaker (540 g vs 800 g).
  • Supports voice assistants
    Sony SRS-XB22 supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
  • Supports firmware updates
    Sony SRS-XB22 supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.

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Smart features
  • 12 W less audio output power
    Sony SRS-XB22 has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (8 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 8.00 W.
  • 8 mm smaller main driver
    Sony SRS-XB22 has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (42 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 42.00 mm.
  • 400 Hz lower microphone frequency limit
    Sony SRS-XB22 has a lower microphone frequency limit than the average portable speaker (7,000 Hz vs 7,400 Hz).
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    Sony SRS-XB22 has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.2.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Sony SRS-XB22 has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).
  • 8 W lower charging input power
    Sony SRS-XB22 has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (2 W vs 10 W).
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Sony SRS-XB22 has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
  • 5 °C lower maximum operating temperature
    Sony SRS-XB22 has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (35 °C vs 40 °C).
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Sony SRS-XB22 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-XB22 has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).4 hours vs 3 hours
  • 8 W lower charging input power
    Sony SRS-XB22 has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (2 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-XB22 has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (2 W vs 10 W).2 W vs 10 W
  • 12 W less audio output power
    Sony SRS-XB22 has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (8 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 8.00 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 SRS-XB22 has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (8 W vs 20.00 W).8.00 W vs 20.00 W
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Sony SRS-XB22 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 SRS-XB22 has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).5 °C vs 0 °C
  • 8 mm smaller main driver
    Sony SRS-XB22 has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (42 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 42.00 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-XB22 has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (42 mm vs 50.00 mm).42.00 mm vs 50.00 mm
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    Sony SRS-XB22 has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.2.
    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-XB22 has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).4.2 vs 5.0
  • 3.69x less popular
    Sony SRS-XB22 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1.00 vs 3.688).
    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.
    Sony SRS-XB22 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1.00 vs 3.688).1 vs 3.69
  • 5 °C lower maximum operating temperature
    Sony SRS-XB22 has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (35 °C vs 40 °C).
    What it is: The highest ambient temperature recommended for normal operation.
    When it matters: When reliable use in hot weather or direct sunlight matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 45 °C

    Sony SRS-XB22 has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (35 °C vs 40 °C).35 °C vs 40 °C
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sony SRS-XB22?

  • Excellent portability with a compact, lightweight, and ergonomic design
  • Highly durable with an IP67 waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof rating
  • Punchy bass and impressive volume level for its small size
  • Good overall battery life lasting up to 12 hours under standard usage
  • Reliable Bluetooth connectivity and convenient NFC quick-pairing
  • Includes fun, customizable LED lights that pulse to the beat of the music

What customers dislike about Sony SRS-XB22?

  • Audio tends to distort on deep bass tracks when pushed to high volumes
  • The built-in single-colour light strip is somewhat underwhelming compared to higher-end models
  • Real-world battery life drops significantly (down to 6 hours) with lights and Extra Bass enabled
  • The soft-touch plastic housing is susceptible to developing scratches and water stains
  • Abruptly restricts maximum volume once the battery life drops below 20%

Expert reviews

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pcmag.com
13/06/2019
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Sony SRS-XB22Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. Review - PCMag
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uk.pcmag.com
13/06/2019
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Sony SRS-XB22 Review - PCMag UK
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au.pcmag.com
14/06/2019
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Sony SRS-XB22 Review - PCMag Australia
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scmp.com
21/06/2019
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We review the new Sony Extra Bass SRS-XB22 speaker
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hifi.de
30/09/2020
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The best Bluetooth speakers under 100 euros
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haus.de
15/04/2021
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Bluetooth Speaker Review: 8 Portable Speakers Compared
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01net.com
01/06/2019
Summary of the review
JBL Horizon vs. Sony SRS-XB22 Comparison - 01net.com
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gadgerss.com
07/12/2019
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Sony SRS-XB22 Speaker Review - Gadgerss
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