Sony XB compact Generations: Every Model Compared

Last updated: October 9, 2026

The Sony XB compact line on Speaker Ranking spans 3 generations and 3 models, from the Sony SRS-XB12 to the Sony SRS-XB100. Ratings run from 2.5/5 to 2.9/5. Only one of them is still sold.

Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.

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Generation by generation

SRS-XB12 to SRS-XB13

The Sony SRS-XB13 replaced the Sony SRS-XB12. It rates higher, 2.8/5 against 2.5/5.

Spec SRS-XB12 SRS-XB13
Amplifier Power 7W 5W
Weight 0.5 lbs (243 g) 0.6 lbs (255 g)

Full SRS-XB12 vs SRS-XB13 comparison

SRS-XB13 to SRS-XB100

The Sony SRS-XB100 replaced the Sony SRS-XB13. It rates higher, 2.9/5 against 2.8/5.

Spec SRS-XB13 SRS-XB100
Amplifier Power 5W 2.5W
Bluetooth Version 4.2 5.3
Weight 0.6 lbs (255 g) 0.6 lbs (274 g)

Full SRS-XB13 vs SRS-XB100 comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

How many generations of the Sony XB compact are there?

Speaker Ranking covers 3 generations of the Sony XB compact, from the Sony SRS-XB12 to the Sony SRS-XB100.

What replaced the Sony SRS-XB12?

The Sony SRS-XB13 replaced the Sony SRS-XB12. It is rated 2.8/5, against 2.5/5 for the Sony SRS-XB12.

What replaced the Sony SRS-XB13?

The Sony SRS-XB100 replaced the Sony SRS-XB13. It is rated 2.9/5, against 2.8/5 for the Sony SRS-XB13.