Sony XB33 Review: Ranked #76 of 164

Last updated: October 5, 2026

The Sony XB33 ranks #76 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 XB33 - ranked #76 of 164 Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers · Editor's rating 3.4/5

#76 Sony XB33: $110 Discontinued eBay

Newer model: the Sony ULT Field 3, ranked higher, rated 3.4/5.

Pros: IP67 rated and lightweight (2.4 lb). App-controlled color LED lighting, Party Connect links up to 100 speakers. ~19 hour real-world battery without lights. Measured bass extension of 50Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Not very loud. Upper bass peaks, midrange dip, upper midrange peaks, not very neutral. Speaker will not remain at max volume and will turn itself down automatically. Discontinued.

How it compares: Just above it: Xiaomi Mi Portable - $55 cheaper, 11 fewer hours of battery life. Just below it: Creative iRoar Go - $27 cheaper, 12 fewer hours of battery life.

Amplifier Power16W RMS
AppYes (Sony Music Connect App)
Aux InputNo
Bass Extension (-10dB)50Hz
Battery Life24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, AAC, LDAC
Bluetooth Latency110ms
Bluetooth Version5.0
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions9.7” x 3.8” x 4.2” (246 x 97 x 106 mm)
Drivers2x 48x70mm X-Balanced racetrack drivers + 2x passive radiators
EQYes (3 band)
IP RatingIP67
LightsYes
Maximum SPL97dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers)
Power BankYes (USB-A)
Power InputUSB-C
StereoYes
TWSYes
Weight2.4 lbs (1.1 kg)
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