Sony SRS-XB13 review
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- Portable speaker
The Sony SRS-XB13 is a portable small Bluetooth speaker. Its compact design and carrying strap should make it highly convenient to carry around or strap to your bag and its IP67 waterproofing gives extra peace of mind as well. But is the sound quality of such a tiny speaker up to scratch, and is there anything you should watch out for? The Which? test lab provides the answers in our full review.
What's included:- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What’s the sound like?
- What’s it like to use?
- How long does the battery last?
- Is there anything I should know?
- Should I buy it?
Last checked by Which?
May 2022
First reviewed by Which?
August 2021
Released
April 2021
Technical specifications
General
- Height9.5cm
- Width7.6cm
- Depth7.45cm
- Weight0.26kg
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