Sony SRS-XB100 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Super-Compact,Portable, Lightweight, Waterproof & Dustproof,16 Hrs Battery,Versatile Strap,Extra Bass & Hands-Free Calling-Gray

Thunder in a coffee cup – best speaker in sub-5000 segment
REVIEW AFTER TWO WEEKS’ USESony 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 QUALITYVocals 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 = 10/10Playing podcasts = 8/10Call quality = 8/10Playing YouTube videos = 7/10Playing Movies & Series = 7/10Generally, 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.PORTABILITYThe MOST underrated aspect of this speaker. You could take it and hang it anywhere.CHARGING & BATTERY LIFEAbout 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 APPIt 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.

Overall best speaker in price range. JBL fans stay away!!
I don’t know why people compare it with jbl and other boom boom brands, this Sony speaker has a class of its own. Pair it with same model in stereo mode (left and right) and you get the best surround sound in a portable way.It has some unique sound signature and coz of that songs and podcasts sound so soothing, you surely would forget to stop listening.Previously I had srs xb13 and I upgraded to srs xb100 and it’s totally worth it.Fast pair with ios and Android.Build is compact.Battery life goes for a long time when listening at moderate volume, as I said this speaker is not for boom boom fans. Everything is in moderation which gives crisp,clear and soothing sound. Don’t get me wrong it has bass as well.

If you value clarity over loudness, these are perhaps the best speaker under 4000/-
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.

I have to say this speaker is way better than i imagined and that i underestimated how loud it might get, Before I bought it I watched a bunch of reviews saying it was “Quiet” and those were a bunch of lies the sound quality is amazing, the bass is nice and boomy, and has nice low end. Another aspect of this speaker is it’s size it is smaller than i imagined and from what i saw in the videos that i saw Sony really took “Portable” into consideration when designing this speaker. This is a high quality product that i can’t even put into words it is made of recycled plastic material and the texture is smooth and really nice overall, I prioritize bass when it comes to speakers and this really did the job. The battery life is excellent it hasn’t died yet and the lowest its been was 40% which is what it was when it arrived. This is also really good for it’s price I caught it on sale even after christmas and paid $41.23 instead of $59.99. So i do have to say i recommend this to anyone out there looking for a small protable speaker that they can carry around and throw in a bag easily with good sound quality, gets really loud, and has good deep bass that is boomy.

I have owned quite a few speakers in my time, from small to large, wireless and powered. This one stands out for its richness in volume, loud enough for an outdoor environment and small enough to carry anywhere. Connection to my Samsung phone no issues, no loss in connection, smooth play. Good speaker for the money.