Sony XB23 Review: Ranked #83 of 164

Last updated: October 5, 2026

The Sony XB23 ranks #83 out of 164 total Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers for sound quality. See all Portable Bluetooth rankings for every top pick.

Brand: Sony

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Sony XB23 - ranked #83 of 164 Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers · Editor's rating 3.3/5

#83 Sony XB23: $100 Discontinued eBay

Newer model: the Sony ULT Field 1, ranked lower, rated 3.1/5.

Pros: Reasonably neutral. IP67 rated with a strap hook for backpacks. USB-C charging; up to 12 hour battery life. Measured bass extension of 67Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Bass drops off a ton at high levels. Reduces its own volume over time when turned to max. Discontinued.

How it compares: Just above it: JBL Flip 4 - $30 cheaper. Just below it: Klipsch Nashville - $6 cheaper, 12 more hours of battery life.

Amplifier Power8W RMS
AppYes (Sony Music Center)
Aux InputNo
Bass Extension (-10dB)67Hz
Battery Life12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, AAC, LDAC
Bluetooth Version5.0
Built-in MicrophoneYes
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions3” x 8.6” x 3” (76 x 218 x 76 mm)
Drivers2x 42x51mm X-Balanced racetrack drivers + 2x passive radiators
EQYes (3-band: bass, mid, treble)
IP RatingIPX4
Maximum SPL95dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers)
Power InputUSB-C
StereoYes
StrapYes (detachable strap)
TWSYes
Weight1.3 lbs (580 g)
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