Sony SRS-XB100 Wireless Bluetooth Portable Lightweight Super-Compact Travel Speaker, Extra-Durable IP67 Waterproof & Dustproof, 16 Hrs Batt,…

This Sony Bluetooth Speaker is listed as having a battery backup of 16 hours, but after an hour of using it, the battery drops to 80% and the volume also reduced,I have used Sony SRS XB 10 before this. It has a 16 hour battery life. The Bass and Stereo Effect are perfect, but this one is not as good as I expected. I can’t return it on Amazon, only the option of what is the defect in the product comes up. Even without that, the product arrived without proper packaging and the seal was broken.

I got these speakers after purchasing a Portronics SoundDrum 1. Having used them for over a month, I have a few observations to share. Let’s start with the negatives, of which there are a few:

– If your phone’s speakers are inadequate like mine and you’re seeking a speaker that can produce a loud sound output, these speakers might not meet your needs. I tried watching a couple of movies and shows with these speakers and found the experience somewhat disappointing. I spent 4,000 INR wanting something loud enough to enhance my movie viewing experience on a laptop and phone. If you are purchasing them for this purpose, these might not be the right speakers for you. And that’s it. That is all the negative I have to say about them.

Now, let’s move to the positives:

– This speaker is ideal for music lovers, especially if you value clarity over loudness. While it doesn’t sound very loud when watching shows on Netflix or other OTT platforms, it’s surprisingly sufficient for music. There have been times when I was amazed by its sound quality, considering how small it is. It’s the same size as the Portronics SoundDrum 1. However, the kind of sound it produces is far superior. The bass is a little too strong for my liking, but it definitely sounds better than many cassette players we’ve had in the past. It is ideal for the kind of music I enjoy. It is when I listen to music that I realize how well I have spent my money. I loved it for its music experience. If you are looking for something with excellent sound quality, these are the speakers for you.

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Everything is really good – sound,build, battery backup. Still somethings to keep in mind – Sound enough for a small room with audio listeners but not for loud kids. There is no 3.5mm jack port 😑. There are actually better options in this price range (little to no sound quality loss, just different signature) . This one’s for traveling and solo use with rugged build and ip rating etc. And yes bass is there but only when necessary.(Good bass but not produced all time, might be hit or miss depending on song production). Songs from KK, Atif Aslam, Arijit Singh etc are gold on this 👌. But brazilian phonk or insta meme tunes are not this speakers cup of tea, they sound hollow and bad.

REVIEW AFTER TWO WEEKS’ USE

Sony caught thunder in a cup and called it SRS XB-100. This speaker is pretty loud and clear for its size, purpose and price. It is strictly meant for personal use or a small gathering of 6-8 people at best. Yet this little coffee mug outsmarts every other speaker below 5000 Rs.
(Note – this speaker is not loud enough for a party. Those who feel that it is not loud enough for personal use may get an audiological evaluation to see if you have noise-induced hearing loss. Since hearing loss from loud noise (above 70 dB / 70% volume) is irreversible, try to reduce the loudness you listen to and follow 60:60 rule.)

AUDIO QUALITY
Vocals are loud, crisp and clear. Bass is good but not over-the-top. Good treble. From my experience, I would rate SRS XB-100 for various purposes as below.
Playing music files = 10/10
Playing podcasts = 8/10
Call quality = 8/10
Playing YouTube videos = 7/10
Playing Movies & Series = 7/10
Generally, 50%-60% volume was sufficient for audio files to be clear and loud enough. Podcasts needed around 70%. YouTube videos, Movies & Series needed 70%-100% and they largely depended on the quality of file as well. Some old BBC documentaries and series played as clear as any music file at 60% volume whereas Avatar, LOTR series and Spiderman needed at least 80% volume.

PORTABILITY
The MOST underrated aspect of this speaker. You could take it and hang it anywhere.

CHARGING & BATTERY LIFE
About 4 to 4.5 hours to charge fully. At around 60% volume, SRS XB-100 lasts for nearly 10 hours, 2 hours less than advertised. At full volume, it lasts nearly 6 hours. But it has no fast charging and the chord provided for charging is very small. These are the only cons I felt.

SONY MUSIC CENTRE APP
It just tells you how much battery is left, allow connecting with other Sony speakers for stereo effects and updates the software. It serves no other purpose for this speaker.

COMPARED TO OTHER SPEAKERS…….
From below 5000 range, only Tribit MaxsoundPlus comes close in XB-100’s audio quality. Tribit XsoundGo is not even as good as the good old Sony SRS-XB13 which got replaced by XB-100. To me, XB-100 sounded better than Tribit Stormbox Micro 2, and even Marshall Willen. XB-100 sounds way better even than Sony’s own 24W speaker SRS XE-200.
Don’t fall for the gimmick of speakers with more wattage. 1 watt means that speaker can produce maximum 87dB sound within 1 m distance. Whereas as a 20W speaker could produce only 97dB sound within 1 m distance. For comparison, train horns are blown at 90dB. Any sound above 90dB could cause earache and permanently damage hearing. Nobody plays songs and videos at that sound. As the distance increases beyond 1 m, loudness also decreases.
So unless you are not looking for a party speaker or something for an outdoor gathering, a speaker below 10W is sufficient. I am NOT talking here about how loud a speaker can get. There is no point in getting a speaker that is just earblastingly loud but lacks any clarity of sound.

So yeah. I am completely satisfied with this one. Try it; you too might be.