Customer Ratings & Reviews

Great speaker, the lights are cool, very easy to connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth, the sound is great, good volume, bass is great. Music sounds clear and without distortion. I'm happy with the product.

I purchased this speaker for my Can-Am Commander SxS, it fits in my rear window perfectly and the bass and sound is amazing compared to other speakers that I have tried, it is very loud and clear, great price compared to other models this not only sounds great but the features with the app are great, will be purchasing Sony in the future.

Fantastic speaker, very portable and very loud! Great sound and very aesthetically pleasing

love the handle it has nice bass and lights great battery love it and its loud

Works great compatible with all my devices very loud

TLDR; IP67 dustproof and waterproof, but if it falls in the pool, get it out! 25 hours life on a single charge using USB-C 5V 3A charger (included) and can charge your own devices with equipped USB-A port. EQ settings can only be adjusted in the Music Center app. Up to two simultaneous Bluetooth connections supported. Can be grouped with other speakers. Conference calls are aided by Echo Canceling technology, aiding in simultaneous talking, promoting more natural conversations. Customizable LED rings on each woofer sync to the beat of the music. Can get very loud without much distortion, yet remains very crisp and clear, which impressed me very much. Bass is tight and punchy, but don’t expect rumbling at the lower frequencies. Setting up the XG300 is very simple on both Android and iOS, and it’s much like any other Bluetooth device pairing done if you’re familiar with the process. It’s even easier on Android as the OS will immediately present you with a connection window, much like the setup found on Apple for its wireless earbuds. Charge time from empty to full is about 5 hours, and you can choose to have the unit charge to “nearly” full to extend the longevity of the battery (done in the Music Center App). When the unit is on, a simple press on the Bluetooth button will begin the pairing process, and you can do this twice. The XG300 supports Bluetooth version 5.2. Controls are very straightforward, with the exception of the missing next/previous track buttons as these two buttons are disguised under the play/pause/answer button. A double press of this button moves on to the next track, and a triple press will move you back to the beginning/previous track, which should be familiar behavior for you. Of course, a single press of this button will play/pause/answer. So, what’s left is the volume up, volume down, Mega Bass, Bluetooth pairing and power buttons. They are tactile, black rubber buttons with white paint, but I fear that overtime the white paint will wear off. Ease of portability is a big selling point of the XG30 with its built-in carrying handle, which I found very welcoming. It’s just one less thing to worry about when transporting this 6 pound hunk of hardware. On the flip side, it would have been nice to be able to attach a shoulder strap that some other brands offer as it frees up one hand when you’re on the move. The built-in handle does keep the speaker looking sleek, but only time will tell how long the rubber handle holds up. Seems sturdy, though. As I mentioned above, two simultaneous Bluetooth connections can be made to the XG300, but if you’ve got an old music device that you’d like to use, there is an available 3.5mm audio port in the back. So bring out your Walkmans and Discmans and rock out! Also worth noting is the two LED rings on either side of the XG300. Honestly, I’ve always found this kind of gimmicky, especially if you’re using this during the daytime. You do have the ability to not only change its flashing style, but also turn them off completely. It’s at night where they do shine, and I do like how they’re not in-your-face like some other brands. They’re subtle, but still very cool to watch move with the rhythm of the beat. Then there is sound quality, which is always a subjective topic with all things sound related. I’ve been cursed with hearing loss from the 90’s trend of two 12” subwoofers that shook the earth and tweeters that emit sounds that even your dog can’t hear. Then with today's technology, I’ve been blessed with the most state-of-the-art hearing aids that give me the ability to hear what is equivalent, if not better, than 20/20 vision. That being said, the XG300 sounds great overall with its strengths across a majority of the frequency band, with the only exception at the lower end. By design, the XG300 is a sealed system, which produces the most clean, punchiest bass to complement the rest of the mid/upper frequencies, but if you’re a basshead, it’s not coming from this, even with Mega Bass on. Casting that aside, the XG300 does not disappoint, and its rich sound can be heard for several meters. Think beach party, pool party, at the park or even in a bike basket taking a cruise. What’s so great is that at even much louder volumes, music is not distorted. I always go to Dr. Dre’s 2001 Instrumental to get a gauge of how well all frequencies play nice with each other, and the XG300 finds ways to mitigate that distortion so you can still hear the rest of the track. As a matter of fact, Sony promotes their ClearAudio+ setting in the Music Center App, which is supposed to be Sony’s preferred EQ, and it really emphasizes those mids/highs. If it’s not for you, you can always change it up in the Custom EQ. I like the ClearAudio+ setting and intend not to change it anytime soon. Lastly, there is the price. At MSRP, there are a lot of contenders fighting for your party time. If low, loud bass is what you’re looking for, you may not be happy with this speaker and there are other offerings that can provide this. If you do care for Sony's high quality sound, a 25 hour battery life and a body that will withstand the elements, the XG300 is a perfect choice. The Sony XG300 Portable Bluetooth Speaker comes with a 1-year Limited Warranty.

The first thing you notice about the XG300 is how heavy it is. This thing weighs 6 pounds 10 oz and is only 12.5 inches wide but don't let the size fool you - this thing kicks! Bluetooth pairing to my iPhone was as expected, quick and easy. The literature says the XG300 has fast pair - giving a one-tap connection for androids however, it doesn't have the NFC indication on it. There are two apps for Sony speakers: Music Connect and Fiestable. Music Connect gives you basic controls along with sound customizations like bass and equalizer. Fiestable gives you the party connect and DJ features which are pretty cool - adding sounds and scratches to your music simply by shaking your phone and different swipes on your phone's screen. Party connect lets you connect multiple speakers together for larger areas or just more music at your gathering. You can also pair two units together for enhanced stereo sound. But how does it sound? With it’s IP67 rating and solid build, it's clear this speaker is intended for outside, be loud and have kicking bass and it excels at all! As expected, the XG300 sounds best when it’s loud. Of course the bass kicks and the highs are crisp and it is loud enough to be heard over a gas string trimmer. It does a nice job at filling my back yard with sound and can be heard nicely from 100 feet away. Like many previous Sony speakers, the XG300 has Ambient Illumination which is located at each end of the unit. The illumination is customizable and cute but difficult to see in anything but a dark room. Also, the black surrounding absorbs the minimal light - Sony should have used a metallic trip around the bass ports to reflect the light rather than absorb it. I just turn it off to increase the already great battery life. I have several Sony’s with this lighting and it's been underwhelming on all of them. Not a reason to buy this speaker - but a nice touch nonetheless. Speaking of battery life, Ive been using this for several days and havent had to charge it yet. It’s rated for 25 hours and a 10 minute charge will get you another 70 minutes of play time. Charging is done via USB C and there is an included wall wart adapter. There is also a USB A plug to charge your phone as well as a line-in for non-bluetooth input. As I mentioned, the XG300 is IPX67 rated which means it is designed to survive complete immersion should it fall into water as long as the cover over the ports is closed. I did it so you don't have to - yes, it will survive and it floats. See the pictures. I really like the Sony SRS-XG300 and recommend it to anyone looking for a great sounding portable speaker for picnics and parties.

I love it and it was delivered quickly. I'm normally a JBL girl but I do like this unit. I have a JBL Xtreme and they are comparable in volume and performance, but this Sony is more lightweight. The handle retracts so that's a nice touch. I played it on the beach 8 hours straight and it held up well. The picture is next to a 12 oz can for size.

I bought this for my husband, he loves it and I enjoy it too. It’s loud, clear, charges quickly and lasts long, easy to carry and lightweight. Overall it was a great gift choice! The lighting on the side is extra cool, our kids enjoy that part

Love this speaker. It has nice lights, sounds great and gets loud. I let it full charge and used it almost everyday and the charge lasted almost a month for me

Wasnt sure what to expect but this speaker delivers! Sound is amazing and fills a room very easily! I personally work constructiin and bring this with me and it is clear over the nkise of nail guns and other loud noises! It also stays charged for quite a while considering the output!

Pretty dang good speaker. Of all of the many portable speakers that I have owned, I would say the XG300 is my favorite. The sound quality is awesome and despite it's somewhat big size, it is actually pretty portable. The connectivity is great too and of course this speaker can get LOUD. I recommend this speaker to a lot of people.

I bought the XG300 to use around our pool without a lot of worry about splashes. And it quickly has become the favorite grab and go speaker in my house. At first listen we were disappointedat the base, but the speaker was sitting in a padded couch arm. As soon as we set it on a hard surface, it was a game changer. This is not going to have the same big sound as the XP500 or XV900 or an XB7, but it's still a full rich sound with great battery life, and enough volume for outdoor listening. We've had it at the lake, on a boat, and at our pool and the water had had no effect so far. I like that multiple people can be connected to it at once.

The SRS-XG300 X-Series Wireless Portable-Bluetooth Party-Speaker is a good speaker, but not a great one. The RGB lights are nice. Sony's XG300 does sound good, but it seems to be lacking the bass I thought that a $350 Bluetooth Speaker from Sony would have more depth to its sound. The highs and mids sound great. There is no distortion that I've heard. There is a Mega Bass button, but I an not a fan of it. When used, the bass does cutout and everything is brightened up. The Sony Music app lets you control a lot. EQ, RGB lights, the functionality of the Mega Bass button itself, and more. I am not disappointed per say, just shocked that the bass in this speaker is only mediocre. Comparing it to some other notable Bluetooth speakers in the same price range or less, the Sony XG300 doesn't add up for me. If the price were around $250 I could see the value. Out of the box, the speaker sounds muffled. I had to adjust the EQ to enjoy the speaker. It does have volume though. I took it to the pool, and was able to hear it clearly from every angle. I was happy about that.

I would recommend this speaker for sure! I bought this for my mehndi (traditional desi/pakistani/indian/bangladeshi pre wedding party) and although the event was canceled, we tried out this speaker and it was amazing in our home in blasting music. And our house is decent sized with large ceilings, so the projection was definitely more than enough and the volume increases well and the bluetooth is very smooth.

One of my favorite purchases ever, I use this at work and at home. I work in a factory so the environment is loud and this breaks through the sound and still be loud! It’s also got some good quality audio. I also love using this with thunderstorm and rain sounds at home. It’s got a nice balance between base and treble with the nice crisp audio that it honestly sometimes sounds like there an actual storm going on!

Bought to accommodate for a new “no headphone” rule in the shop. Very nice speaker, I definitely recommend! Sounds good and can be loud when you need it to, portable feature is nice.

I use this for the gym, they have a Bluetooth set up I can use but it’s somewhat complicated to set up. I bought this so I could have an easier and more mobile sound system and it honestly blows me away how amazing this speaker sounds for its size. The bass is top notch and its crisp sound is icing on the cake. It’s loud, clear, and booming!

This speaker has great sound for the price. Feels solid good bass. My son takes it to the skatepark, and it is loud enough to hear it outdoors and through the skateboard noise.

If you're a music lover, you'll love the Sony SRS-XG300. Its 'MEGA BASS' preset gives your music a warm and punchy sound that works well with a range of genres. The mid-range is balanced, which means vocals and lead instruments sound crisp and clear. However, the high-pitched vocals and instruments can sometimes sound dull. The speaker lacks low bass, which means you won't feel the deep thump and rumble in EDM or hip-hop. Luckily, you can customize the sound profile using the graphic EQ and presets in the companion app. But, even with customization, you may still not feel the desired thump and rumble. The speaker can get pretty loud, but at maximum volume, there's some compression that affects audio quality.