Sony SRS-XB43 Specifications and Review

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The Sony SRS-XB43 ranks #42 out of 77 total Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.

Brand: Sony

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Sony SRS-XB43 - ranked #42 of 77 Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers · Editor's rating 3.5/5

#42 Sony SRS-XB43: $150 eBay

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.

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

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 - $48 more, 1 more hours of battery life. Just below it: W-King D8 - $86 cheaper.

AppYes (Sony Music Center App)
Aux InputYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)53Hz
Battery Life24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
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
Max Volume99dB
OmnidirectionalNo
Output Power32W RMS
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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