Sony SRS-XB43 Review: Ranked #56 of 102

Last updated: October 5, 2026

The Sony SRS-XB43 ranks #56 out of 102 total Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers for sound quality. See all Portable Bluetooth rankings for every top pick.

Brand: Sony

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Sony SRS-XB43 - ranked #56 of 102 Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers · Editor's rating 3.5/5

#56 Sony SRS-XB43: $150 Discontinued eBay

Newer model: the Sony ULT Field 5, ranked higher, rated 3.5/5.

Pros: Full, warm sound with deep, rich bass. Twin passive radiators deliver Extra Bass impact. IPX7 waterproof and rugged. Up to 24 hour battery (14 hours with lights on). Party lights for visual appeal. Measured bass extension of 53Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Not as loud as others in the category. Speaker will not remain at max volume and will turn itself down automatically. Discontinued.

Setup: Try out +3 +6 +3 as an EQ to get it as flat as possible as mentioned in the Alan Ross video

How it compares: Just above it: Sony ULT Field 5 - $198 more, 1 more hours of battery life. Just below it: W-King D8 - $80 cheaper.

Amplifier Power32W RMS
AppYes (Sony Music Center App)
Aux InputYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)53Hz
Battery Life24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, AAC, LDAC
Bluetooth Latency85ms
Bluetooth Version5.0
Built-in MicrophoneYes
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions12.8” x 4.8” x 4.6” (325 x 123 x 117 mm)
Drivers63mm woofer + 12.5mm tweeter + passive radiators
EQYes (3 band)
IP RatingIP67
LightsYes
Maximum SPL99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers)
Power BankYes (USB-A, 5V/1A)
Power InputUSB-C
StereoYes
TWSYes
Weight6.5 lbs (2.95 kg)
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