TechAudioSpeakersBluetooth SpeakersSony’s colourful compact speakers put the “ooh” into BluetoothThe new SRS-XB100 speakers are now on sale in Europe and promise a lot of Bluetooth bang for your buckWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechAudioSpeakersBluetooth SpeakersSony’s colourful compact speakers put the “ooh” into BluetoothThe new SRS-XB100 speakers are now on sale in Europe and promise a lot of Bluetooth bang for your buckWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
The new SRS-XB100 speakers are now on sale in Europe and promise a lot of Bluetooth bang for your buck
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Sony)
(Image credit: Sony)
Sony’s just launched a new contender for thebest waterproof speakerscrown. The new Sony SRS-XB100Bluetooth speakersare compact, water- and dust proof and promise to deliver surprisingly big sound despite their diminutive dimensions.
The specifications are pretty impressive for the money. There’s up to 16 hours of battery life, IP67 rating for dust and water protection and a UV coating to prevent the fun colours – in addition to black and grey the UK gets a greenish blue and a vibrant orange option – from fading when exposed to bright sunshine.
It’s very small – just under three inches tall and slightly wider – and very lightweight, making it a very good portable speaker. And it also sounds better than you might expect.
What’s so great about the Sony SRS-XB100?
There’sGoogleFast Pair forAndroidusers (the speaker also works with iPhones), USB-C for charging behind a rubberised protective flap and built-in speakerphone capability with echo cancelling to reduce ambient noise. And like many speakers in this sector you can pair up two Sonys for stereo sound, although that’s not backwards compatible with older Sonys.
Last but not least there’s a solid strap that you can use to hang your speaker off your bag, your bike or anything else you can use for tads-free listening.
If you’re looking for awireless speakerfor small rooms or just want something that’s really portable without sounding small, this is definitely one to consider. The SRS-XB100 speakers have an RRP of £55 and are on sale now.
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