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  • Avg. price: ~£470
  • Audio output power: 100.00 W
  • Battery life: 25 hours
  • IP rating: ?
  • Bluetooth version: 5.2
  • Weight: 26600 g

Sony SRS-XV900 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.

8.2

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%

8.2

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Excellent
8.2

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%

9.5

Audio

20.0%

9.0

Battery

18.0%

6.7

Durability

16.0%

7.2

Connectivity

8.0%

9.2

Controls

3.0%

1.3

Design

3.0%

6.7

Smart features

Excellent
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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

  • 5.3
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    4.0

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    ?

    IP rating

    20.0%

    1.0

    Weight

    15.0%

    10

    Battery life

  • 8.7
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    10

    Battery life

    15.0%

    1.0

    Weight

    15.0%

    10

    Party mode

  • 6.2
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    ?

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    10

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    1.0

    Weight

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £470

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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-XV900 is a powerful 4-way bass reflex party speaker featuring a massive 12.6-inch X-Balanced woofer, two 4.72-inch midrange drivers, and six strategically placed tweeters that deliver expansive Omnidirectional Party Sound across a 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency range. Key advantages include an impressive 25-hour battery life with a 10-minute quick charge feature for 3 hours of playback, dual 1/4-inch microphone/guitar inputs for karaoke, an optical digital input with a dedicated TV Sound Booster mode, and built-in wheels for mobility. However, its substantial weight of nearly 59 pounds limits true portability, the small caster wheels struggle on uneven surfaces like asphalt or carpet, and the unit lacks any official IP rating for water or dust resistance.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Sony SRS-XV900

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%

?

Controls

3.0%

?

Design

3.0%

?

Smart features

8.2
Sony SRS-XV900 has a technical score of 8.16 points, which is higher than 98.8% 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-XV900 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%

8.2

Overall score

40.0%

8.0

Price

8.1
Sony SRS-XV900 has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.1 points, which is higher than 76.4% 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

100.00 W
Sony SRS-XV900 has an audio output power of 100.00 W which is higher than that of 88.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.1% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 100.00 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

320.00 mm
Sony SRS-XV900 has a driver unit size of 320.00 mm which is larger than that of 99.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 320.00 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

9
Sony SRS-XV900 has 9 drivers, which is more than 99.9% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 9.
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

?
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-XV900 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-XV900 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

5.2
Sony SRS-XV900 supports Bluetooth version 5.2 which is newer than that of 75.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.9% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 5.2.
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

30.00 m
Sony SRS-XV900 has a maximum Bluetooth range of 30.00 m which is longer than that of 85.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 10% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range: 30.00 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; 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-XV900 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

25 hours
Sony SRS-XV900 has a battery life of 25 hours which is longer than that of 94.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.6% 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

9,600 mAh
Sony SRS-XV900 has a battery capacity of 9,600 mAh which is larger than that of 95.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% 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

3 hours
Sony SRS-XV900 has a charging time of 3 hours which is shorter than that of 35.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 35.1% 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

?
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-XV900 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+

?
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-XV900 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

?
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

?
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-XV900 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

?
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

?
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-XV900 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-XV900 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-XV900 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

26,600 g
Sony SRS-XV900 weighs 26,600 g which is heavier than that of 99.4% 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

88 cm
Sony SRS-XV900 has a height of 88 cm which is taller than that of 99% 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

41 cm
Sony SRS-XV900 has a width of 41 cm which is wider than that of 93.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% 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

43.9 cm
Sony SRS-XV900 has a depth of 43.9 cm which is deeper than that of 99.7% 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

handle
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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; Fiestable
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-XV900 supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
What it is: The path used to install firmware updates on the speaker.
When it matters: When the convenience and reliability of installing updates matters.

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Sony SRS-XV900 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-XV900 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-XV900 vs the average portable speaker

  • 270 mm larger main driver
    Sony SRS-XV900 has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (320 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 320.00 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-XV900 has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (320 mm vs 50.00 mm).320.00 mm vs 50.00 mm
  • 80 W more audio output power
    Sony SRS-XV900 has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (100 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 100.00 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-XV900 has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (100 W vs 20.00 W).100.00 W vs 20.00 W
  • 13 hours longer battery life
    Sony SRS-XV900 has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (25 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-XV900 has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (25 hours vs 12 hours).25 hours vs 12 hours
  • 20 m longer Bluetooth range
    Sony SRS-XV900 has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (30 m vs 10 m).
    Maximum Bluetooth range: 30.00 m.
    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

    Sony SRS-XV900 has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (30 m vs 10 m).30.00 m vs 10 m
  • 7,000 mAh more battery capacity
    Sony SRS-XV900 has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (9,600 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    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

    Sony SRS-XV900 has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (9,600 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).9600 mAh vs 2600 mAh
  • 7 more speaker drivers
    Sony SRS-XV900 has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (9 vs 2).
    Acoustic drivers: 9.
    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

    Sony SRS-XV900 has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (9 vs 2).9 vs 2
  • 40 Hz deeper bass extension
    Sony SRS-XV900 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-XV900 has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).20.00 Hz vs 60.00 Hz
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    Sony SRS-XV900 provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
    What it is: Indicates whether sound is spread evenly in all directions.
    When it matters: When even sound coverage around the speaker matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Sony SRS-XV900 provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • 270 mm larger main driver
    Sony SRS-XV900 has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (320 mm vs 50.00 mm).
  • 80 W more audio output power
    Sony SRS-XV900 has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (100 W vs 20.00 W).
  • 7 more speaker drivers
    Sony SRS-XV900 has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (9 vs 2).
  • 40 Hz deeper bass extension
    Sony SRS-XV900 has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    Sony SRS-XV900 provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • 10 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    Sony SRS-XV900 has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (102 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
  • Includes a subwoofer
    Sony SRS-XV900 includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Sony SRS-XV900 has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • 219 mm larger built-in subwoofer
    Sony SRS-XV900 has a larger built-in subwoofer than the average portable speaker (320 mm vs 101 mm).
  • 20 m longer Bluetooth range
    Sony SRS-XV900 has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (30 m vs 10 m).
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    Sony SRS-XV900 has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
  • Supports LDAC
    Sony SRS-XV900 supports LDAC, while the average portable speaker does not support LDAC.
  • Has a TOSLINK optical input
    Sony SRS-XV900 has a TOSLINK optical input, while the average portable speaker does not have a TOSLINK optical input.
  • Has a microphone input
    Sony SRS-XV900 has a microphone input, while the average portable speaker does not have a microphone input.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    Sony SRS-XV900 supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 0.2 Bluetooth levels newer
    Sony SRS-XV900 has a newer Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (5.2 vs 5.0).
  • 13 hours longer battery life
    Sony SRS-XV900 has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (25 hours vs 12 hours).
  • 7,000 mAh more battery capacity
    Sony SRS-XV900 has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (9,600 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • Has a power bank function
    Sony SRS-XV900 has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • 3 more adjustable EQ bands
    Sony SRS-XV900 has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).
  • 4 more EQ presets
    Sony SRS-XV900 has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (4 vs 0).
  • Has an equalizer
    Sony SRS-XV900 has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • Supports fast pairing
    Sony SRS-XV900 supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Supports party mode
    Sony SRS-XV900 supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • Supports firmware updates
    Sony SRS-XV900 supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.

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Audio
Connectivity
Battery
Controls
Smart features
  • Is not water resistant
    Sony SRS-XV900 is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Sony SRS-XV900 has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
  • 5 °C lower maximum operating temperature
    Sony SRS-XV900 has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (35 °C vs 40 °C).
  • 25,800 g heavier
    Sony SRS-XV900 is heavier than the average portable speaker (26,600 g vs 800 g).
  • 75.6 cm taller
    Sony SRS-XV900 is taller than the average portable speaker (88 cm vs 12.4 cm).
  • 35.6 cm deeper
    Sony SRS-XV900 is deeper than the average portable speaker (43.9 cm vs 8.3 cm).
  • 22.9 cm wider
    Sony SRS-XV900 is wider than the average portable speaker (41 cm vs 18.1 cm).
  • Is not water resistant
    Sony SRS-XV900 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-XV900 is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 25,800 g heavier
    Sony SRS-XV900 is heavier than the average portable speaker (26,600 g vs 800 g).
    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

    Sony SRS-XV900 is heavier than the average portable speaker (26,600 g vs 800 g).26600 g vs 800 g
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Sony SRS-XV900 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-XV900 has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).5 °C vs 0 °C
  • 75.6 cm taller
    Sony SRS-XV900 is taller than the average portable speaker (88 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-XV900 is taller than the average portable speaker (88 cm vs 12.4 cm).88 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 35.6 cm deeper
    Sony SRS-XV900 is deeper than the average portable speaker (43.9 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    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

    Sony SRS-XV900 is deeper than the average portable speaker (43.9 cm vs 8.3 cm).43.9 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 22.9 cm wider
    Sony SRS-XV900 is wider than the average portable speaker (41 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    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

    Sony SRS-XV900 is wider than the average portable speaker (41 cm vs 18.1 cm).41 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 5.22x more expensive
    Sony SRS-XV900 is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£470 vs £90).
    Sony SRS-XV900 is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£470 vs £90).£470 vs £90
  • 3.69x less popular
    Sony SRS-XV900 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-XV900 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1.00 vs 3.688).1 vs 3.69
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sony SRS-XV900?

  • Exceptional vocal clarity and crisp midrange/treble response
  • Omnidirectional sound design fills large rooms and outdoor areas evenly
  • Impressive built-in battery life of up to 25 hours with fast-charging support
  • Gets incredibly loud with minimal distortion at maximum volume
  • Versatile connectivity options, including TV optical input, USB playback, and microphone/guitar inputs for karaoke
  • Attractive, non-childish built-in LED ambient lighting

What customers dislike about Sony SRS-XV900?

  • Extremely heavy, big, and bulky, sometimes requiring two people to lift
  • Built-in wheels are small with low ground clearance, making them ineffective on uneven surfaces like grass, carpet, or asphalt
  • Disappointing sub-bass depth for its massive size, lacking a 'chest-thumping' low-end punch
  • Lacks an official IP rating for water and dust resistance
  • No included wireless microphone despite strong marketing toward karaoke use

Expert reviews

T
tech.hindustantimes.com
14/12/2022
Summary of the review
Sony SRS-XV900Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Review: The only party speaker you'll ever need
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croma.com
19/12/2022
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