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General

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Series

Angle1Maker product pagetheoontz.com/products/oontz-angle-3-bluetooth-speakerRead 23 October 2026Maker names the speaker OontZ Angle 3 and sells the line as Angle.

EXTRA BASS3Maker product pagesony.com.tw/en/electronics/portable-speakers/srs-xb23/specificationsRead 23 October 2026Page title: XB23 EXTRA BASS portable wireless speaker. Sony sells it in the EXTRA BASS line.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

SWOA3BLK3, SWOA3SBL3, SWOA3GOLF, SWOA3ORG4, SWOA3PNK3, SWOA3RED3, COKE-SWOA3, SWOA3WHT42Maker product pagetheoontz.com/products/oontz-angle-3-bluetooth-speaker.jsonRead 23 October 2026Variant SKUs of the maker's Shopify feed. The black, blue and golf SKUs are SWOA3BLK3, SWOA3SBL3 and SWOA3GOLF.

SRS-XB23, SRSXB23/B, SRSXB23B.CE79Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B086DBR6T7Read 23 October 2026Amazon US listing for the black model: SRSXB23/B. The Help Guide names the model SRS-XB23. SRSXB23B.CE7 is the European product code of the black model from Sony's data sheet.

GTIN / EAN

685450128650, 685450128667, 850014338053, 685450128469, 685450128711, 685450128674, 193420025583, 6854501291142Maker product pagetheoontz.com/products/oontz-angle-3-bluetooth-speaker.jsonRead 23 October 2026Variant barcodes in the same feed, in the same order as the SKUs.

027242919112, 45487361092239Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B086DBR6T7Read 23 October 2026UPC 027242919112 from the Amazon US listing. EAN 4548736109223 from Sony's European data sheet for SRSXB23B.CE7.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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11 May 20204Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2020-05-11-Sonys-Latest-EXTRA-BASS-Wireless-Speakers-Bring-Powerful-Sound-to-Any-SpaceRead 23 October 2026Sony Electronics Inc., San Diego, 11 May 2020. Pre-orders opened that day and no separate ship date is given.

Status

Available1Maker product pagetheoontz.com/products/oontz-angle-3-bluetooth-speakerRead 23 October 2026Maker lists the model on the accessed date. Golf-Green and Red-Coke are in stock and the other six colours show sold out. A stock position is not read as discontinued.

Available2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB23/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Sony Japan page is live and shows the Sony Store buy box at 15,400 yen including tax. Amazon US also sells it.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$99.994Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2020-05-11-Sonys-Latest-EXTRA-BASS-Wireless-Speakers-Bring-Powerful-Sound-to-Any-SpaceRead 23 October 2026Suggested retail price $99.99 for the SRS-XB23. US prices exclude sales tax. The release lists black, blue, red, taupe and green.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Blue, Golf-Green, Orange, Pink, Red, Red-Coke, White2Maker product pagetheoontz.com/products/oontz-angle-3-bluetooth-speaker.jsonRead 23 October 2026Variant names in the same feed, as written by the maker.

Black, Coral Red, Light Blue, Olive Green, Taupe5Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/sony-srs-xb23-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 23 October 2026Review lists five colours: Coral Red, Olive Green, Light Blue, Taupe and Black. RTINGS lists the same five plus Orange and Sky Blue variants. Sony Taiwan lists red, green, blue, cream and black.

Speaker typeiHome covers speakers made to stay in one place, including smart speakers. A speaker with Wi-Fi or a voice assistant can be of any type.

Portable1Maker product pagetheoontz.com/products/oontz-angle-3-bluetooth-speakerRead 23 October 2026Page markup files the speaker under Portable Bluetooth Speakers. It is a compact battery speaker for outdoor and travel use.

Portable6Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sony/srs-xb23Read 23 October 2026RTINGS calls it a portable cylindrical speaker and rates it for outdoor use.

Audio

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Audio channelsiSound channels reproduced by one speaker. Pairing two speakers for stereo is separate.

Stereo1Maker product pagetheoontz.com/products/oontz-angle-3-bluetooth-speakerRead 23 October 2026Page: dual precision acoustic drivers and clear stereo sound. Stored as stereo.

Stereo1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026The speaker ships set to monaural playback. Sony Music Center switches it to stereo, with the left channel from the side nearer the Sony logo. LDAC needs the stereo setting. RTINGS says it can play stereo content without downmixing to mono.

Audio driversiPowered audio transducers in one speaker. Passive radiators are counted separately. Circular diameter and rectangular width and height have separate columns. Per-driver power must state continuous or RMS basis and battery or mains operation in the source note.

AOontZ Angle 3 (4th Gen)

Driver type	Count
Dual precision stereo driver	2

Source1Maker product pagetheoontz.com/products/oontz-angle-3-bluetooth-speakerRead 23 October 2026Page: dual precision acoustic drivers. The manual calls them dual precision stereo drivers. No diameter or power per driver is published by the maker.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0642/4844/7212/files/oontz-angle-3-gen-4-manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 5: dual precision stereo drivers. No size or power is given.

BSony SRS-XB23

Driver type	Count	Width (mm)	Height (mm)
Full-range driver	2	42	51

Source2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB23/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: 2 full-range units of about 42 mm by 51 mm. Sony Taiwan says the X-Balanced unit has a non-circular diaphragm. Stored as width 42 mm and height 51 mm.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

11Maker product pagetheoontz.com/products/oontz-angle-3-bluetooth-speakerRead 23 October 2026Page: downward-facing passive radiator. Manual page 5 shows one passive bass radiator.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0642/4844/7212/files/oontz-angle-3-gen-4-manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 5: one passive bass radiator with its own grille.

22Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB23/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: passive radiator units 2.

Rated audio poweriMaker-published total rated continuous audio output. Battery power is used for portable speakers when mains and battery ratings differ. Peak marketing power is separate.

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Rated audio power on mainsiTotal rated continuous audio output with external power. Store a separate battery rating when the maker publishes both.

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Audio output power (unspecified rating)iMaker- or reviewer-published audio output power whose continuous or peak rating basis is not stated. This is separate from rated continuous output and explicitly published peak output.

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Peak audio poweriExplicitly published peak audio output. Never substitute for rated continuous output.

12W5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B010OYASRGRead 23 October 2026From the brand section on the listing: 12 watts of peak power output. The maker's own store page says 12-Watt Output without a basis. Earlier maker pages from 2021 said 10 watts of peak output power.

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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

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Frequency response upper limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

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Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)

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Adjustable equalizeriUser-adjustable frequency bands. Selecting fixed sound presets alone does not qualify.

No7Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/oontz/angle-3Read 23 October 2026Public verdict lists No EQ as a con. The maker documents no equalizer and no app. RTINGS result cells are members only, so no measured value is stored.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Sony Music Center operations include sound quality setting and equalizer adjustment. The number of bands is not stated. RTINGS lists a graphic EQ.

Equalizer bandsiNumber of user-adjustable frequency bands. Do not count sound presets.

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Automatic sound adjustmentiAdjusts audio to placement or playback conditions. Keep the named feature and conditions in the source note.

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Sound modesiNamed playback modes. Battery extension modes are also qualified in battery source notes.

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EXTRA BASS, STAMINA1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Enjoying switching the sound effects: two effects, EXTRA BASS (default, heavy bass) and STAMINA (power saving). Sony's spec tables also list Clear Audio+ and DSEE for this model, but the Help Guide does not describe them and RTINGS says there is no Clear Audio+, so they are not stored.

Wireless stereo pairingiTwo compatible speakers can play separate left and right channels.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0642/4844/7212/files/oontz-angle-3-gen-4-manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Pages 18 to 21: OontZ Dual Speaker plays Left Channel and Right Channel on two OontZ Angle 3 speakers.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Stereo Pair needs 2 SRS-XB23 speakers connected over BLUETOOTH. One plays the right channel and the other the left.

Speaker link protocolsiNamed systems for linking compatible speakers, such as PartyBoost, Auracast or Party Connect. Linking support does not establish compatibility across all models.

OontZ Dual Speaker3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0642/4844/7212/files/oontz-angle-3-gen-4-manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Pages 18 to 21 name the OontZ Dual Speaker function.

Stereo Pair, Party Connect1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Sony names Stereo Pair and Party Connect.

Max linked speakersiPublished maximum in a speaker group. A stereo pair is recorded separately. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

23Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0642/4844/7212/files/oontz-angle-3-gen-4-manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026OontZ Dual Speaker connects two OontZ Angle 3 speakers, up to 66 feet apart.

1001Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Party Connect: up to 100 devices compatible with the function. Compatible models in the guide: LSPX-S3, SRS-XP700, XP500, XG500, XG300, XB43, XB33, XB23, XE300 and XE200. Every speaker needs the latest pre-installed software. Wireless Party Chain devices are excluded.

Max Bluetooth group speakersiPublished maximum speakers in one Bluetooth playback group, including the first speaker. Source notes name the compatible models or families, linking system and firmware requirements. Wi-Fi groups and concurrent Bluetooth source devices are excluded. A stereo pair alone does not establish the maximum when other Bluetooth linking systems are supported. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

23Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0642/4844/7212/files/oontz-angle-3-gen-4-manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 20: dual speaker mode is only supported over Bluetooth. Two speakers.

1001Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Party Connect links the speakers over BLUETOOTH, up to 100 devices. The guide does not say whether the first speaker is counted. The Sony US release says up to 100 compatible wireless speakers.

Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playbackiPlays audio streamed over Bluetooth from a phone or other source. Bluetooth used only for setup or app control does not count.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0642/4844/7212/files/oontz-angle-3-gen-4-manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Pages 10 and 11 pair and connect phones, tablets and computers over Bluetooth to play audio wirelessly.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Help Guide covers listening to music from a BLUETOOTH device over A2DP.

Bluetooth versioniVersion of the Bluetooth radio. Some Wi-Fi speakers use Bluetooth only for setup. See Bluetooth audio playback.

5.05Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B010OYASRGRead 23 October 2026From the brand section: With Bluetooth 5.0. The product description text on the same listing says Bluetooth 5.4 and the maker's pages from 2021 to 2025 say 5.0. The maker's manual does not state a version.

5.01Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology: supported version 5.0.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB23/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: BLUETOOTH standard version 5.0, Power Class 1.

Bluetooth codecsiExplicitly supported receive codecs. Bluetooth version alone does not establish codecs.

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SBC, AAC, LDAC1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Codec page: Priority on sound quality selects automatically from AAC, LDAC and SBC. Priority on stable connection selects SBC. LDAC needs the stereo audio setting.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB23/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table lists SBC, AAC and LDAC.

Bluetooth profiles

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A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, SPP1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Help Guide lists A2DP, AVRCP, HSP and HFP. SPP appears in Sony's Taiwan specification table and is stored from there.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB23/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table lists A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSP. The A2DP transmission band of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz at 44.1 kHz is a Bluetooth range and is not stored as frequency response.3Maker product pagesony.com.tw/en/electronics/portable-speakers/srs-xb23/specificationsRead 23 October 2026Compatible profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP and SPP. SPP is not in the Help Guide and is likely used for software updates.

Bluetooth LE AudioiExplicit LE Audio support. Bluetooth LE for app control alone does not qualify.

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AuracastiExplicit Auracast support. Sending, receiving and speaker-group roles belong in source notes.

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth source connections. Pairing memory and speaker-to-speaker linking do not qualify.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0642/4844/7212/files/oontz-angle-3-gen-4-manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 14, Dual Device Connection: up to 2 smartphones or tablets connect at once and audio switches to whichever device plays. The 2020 manual does not have this section.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Switching the BLUETOOTH devices connected at the same time: up to 2 devices connect at once and the speaker plays the one that starts playback. Not available with Stereo Pair or Party Connect, and not compatible with HFP or HSP, so hands-free calls do not work in that mode.

Multipoint source devicesiMaximum concurrently connected Bluetooth source devices, not remembered pairings.

23Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0642/4844/7212/files/oontz-angle-3-gen-4-manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 14: up to 2 devices.

21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Up to 2 BLUETOOTH devices at the same time.

Bluetooth range (claimed)iMaker-claimed Bluetooth range to the source device. Test conditions belong in the source note.

30.48m1Maker product pagetheoontz.com/products/oontz-angle-3-bluetooth-speakerRead 23 October 2026Up to 100 unobstructed feet, stored as 30.48 m.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0642/4844/7212/files/oontz-angle-3-gen-4-manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 10: device within 100 unobstructed feet. Stored as 30.48 m.

30m1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Maximum communication range of about 30 m (about 98 ft).2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB23/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: maximum communication range about 30 m.

Wi-FiiBuilt-in Wi-Fi, for audio streaming, setup or control.

No7Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/oontz/angle-3Read 23 October 2026Public header of the review lists Wi-Fi: No. RTINGS reviewed the 2020 hardware in January 2021 and calls it the Angle 3 (3rd Gen, also sold as 4th Gen).

No6Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sony/srs-xb23Read 23 October 2026Public header lists Wi-Fi: No. RTINGS result cells are members only, so no measured value is stored.

Wi-Fi standardsiOne 802.11 name per item, such as 802.11ax. A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is 802.11ac and Wi-Fi 6 is 802.11ax. Older standards are listed only when a source names them.

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Network audio protocolsiNamed systems that stream audio to the speaker over the home network. AirPlay is written as AirPlay 2. Chromecast built-in is written as Google Cast. Other names follow the maker, such as Spotify Connect.

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USB audio inputiPlayback from a connected computer or phone through USB. Charging, service ports and USB flash-drive playback do not qualify.

No3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0642/4844/7212/files/oontz-angle-3-gen-4-manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 4 lists the USB Type C port only as the charging connector. No USB audio is described.

No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Parts and controls: the DC IN 5V port (USB Type-C) is not compatible with music playback.

USB drive playbackiPlayback of audio files on a connected USB storage device.

No3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0642/4844/7212/files/oontz-angle-3-gen-4-manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 4 lists the USB Type C port only as the charging connector. No USB storage playback is described.

No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026The USB Type-C port is a charging port only. No USB storage playback is described.

USB audio file formats

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PortsiPhysical speaker connectors. Record charging, audio input, power output and service roles separately. A shared microphone and guitar jack is one port. A combo jack that takes XLR and 6.35 mm plugs is 6.35 mm audio, and the role names XLR. Optical is a TOSLINK digital audio socket.

AOontZ Angle 3 (4th Gen)

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input
3.5 mm audio	1	AUX audio input

Source1Maker product pagetheoontz.com/products/oontz-angle-3-bluetooth-speakerRead 23 October 2026Page: 3.5 mm AUX input and USB Type-C charging cable.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0642/4844/7212/files/oontz-angle-3-gen-4-manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 4 lists the AUX IN jack and the USB Type C charging connector under a rubber flap.

BSony SRS-XB23

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input (DC IN 5V)

Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Parts and controls lists a DC IN 5V port (USB Type-C) behind a cap. No audio input is listed.

Controls and software

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SpeakerphoneiBuilt-in microphone and call support, through a connected phone or a voice assistant's calling. A microphone used only for voice commands does not count. Microphone inputs for karaoke are separate.

Yes1Maker product pagetheoontz.com/products/oontz-angle-3-bluetooth-speakerRead 23 October 2026Page: built-in speakerphone microphone.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0642/4844/7212/files/oontz-angle-3-gen-4-manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 17: wireless hands-free speakerphone over Bluetooth with smartphones and iPhones only. Page 4 shows the built-in microphone.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026The speaker has a microphone and the guide describes hands-free calls over a BLUETOOTH phone.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants explicitly usable through the speaker, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or Sonos Voice Control. State whether a connected phone is required.

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Google Assistant, Siri1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026The guide has voice assist topics for the Google app on Android and for Siri. The assistant runs on the connected phone and is used through the speaker microphone.

Controls

Power, Bluetooth pairing and speakerphone, Play/pause, Volume up and track forward, Volume down and track back3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0642/4844/7212/files/oontz-angle-3-gen-4-manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Pages 2 and 9: power, Bluetooth and speakerphone, play/pause, volume up and down. Holding volume up or down for 2 seconds is track forward or back.

Power, Bluetooth pairing, Play/pause and call, Volume up/down, Battery level and sound effect, Party Connect, Stereo Pair1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Parts and controls: power, BLUETOOTH, play and call, volume plus and minus, BATT (battery level) button that also switches EXTRA BASS and STAMINA when held, PARTY and ST PAIR buttons.

Companion app

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Sony | Music Center1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Sony | Music Center. It sets sound effect, equalizer, codec, mono or stereo output, Stereo Pair, Party Connect and power options.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB23/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: Sony Music Center for iPhone and Android.

App platforms

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iOS, Android1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026The guide says to install Sony | Music Center from Google Play or the App Store.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB23/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table lists the iPhone app and the Android app.

User firmware updates

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Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026The guide has an Updating the pre-installed software topic, and Music Center shows the software version.

Built-in lightingiDecorative or ambient lighting. Status, battery, connection and microphone indicator LEDs alone do not qualify.

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No6Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sony/srs-xb23Read 23 October 2026Public text: the XB23 does not come with customizable RGB lighting, unlike the XB33 and XB43.

Lighting modes

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Smart home

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Thread border routeriConnects Thread smart home devices to the home network.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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Battery and charging

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Built-in battery

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0642/4844/7212/files/oontz-angle-3-gen-4-manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 6 describes the rechargeable battery.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Charging the speaker topic describes the built-in lithium-ion battery.

Playback time (claimed)iMaximum maker-claimed music playback on one charge in normal playback mode. Battery extension or reduced-bass boost modes belong in battery_life_boost_h. Record volume and lighting conditions in the source note.

24h1Maker product pagetheoontz.com/products/oontz-angle-3-bluetooth-speakerRead 23 October 2026Page: up to 24 hours at 2/3 volume. The maker conflicts with itself. The Help Center spec table, the compare page, the product page compare card, the 2020 manual and pages from 2021 to 2025 state up to 14 hours. The current manual (V5.1) and the page text state 24 hours. The manual is stored.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0642/4844/7212/files/oontz-angle-3-gen-4-manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 6: up to 24 hours on a full charge at 2/3 volume. Louder volumes reduce play time. The 2020 manual for the same name says up to 14 hours.

10h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026About 10 hours at volume level 31 with the EXTRA BASS effect, the factory default, over BLUETOOTH. About 3 hours at maximum volume 50. Measured with a Sony specified music source. Sony's headline 12 hours is the STAMINA figure.

Playback with battery extension (claimed)iTotal claimed runtime with the named battery extension mode enabled. Store the total, not only the extra hours. Keep sound and lighting restrictions in the source note.

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12h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026About 12 hours at volume level 34 with the STAMINA effect (EXTRA BASS off), over BLUETOOTH. Stored as the total.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB23/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: about 12 hours, with a footnote that the sound mode is STAMINA and the volume is about half. The factory sound mode must be switched.

Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not calculate from an assumed voltage.

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Battery capacityiPublished pack capacity at the voltage in battery_voltage_v. Do not substitute power-bank output capacity. A figure written per cell, such as 5000mAh*2, is not a pack capacity unless the maker states the pack figure.

2,500mAh5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B010OYASRGRead 23 October 2026From the brand section: bigger 2500mAh rechargeable battery. The technical table on the same listing shows 2200 with a wrong unit. A 2023 review also names 2500 mAh. No nominal voltage is published, so no Wh value is stored.

2,700mAh7Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sony-srs-xb23Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys product table lists a 2700 mAh capacity. AVCesar gives the same figure and a Digitec search result snippet does too (that page was not opened). Sony does not publish a capacity and the Amazon US listing shows 4320, which no other source supports. No nominal voltage is published, so no Wh value is stored.8Press articleavcesar.com/sony-srs-xb23-extra-bass-nouvelle-enceinte-bluetooth-et-baroudeuse-31206Read 23 October 2026French launch article of 2 July 2020: 2,700 mAh battery, 12 hours of listening, 4 hours to charge. It gives an indicative French price of 100 euros, which is not stored because the product page of the same site says 99 euros.

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Battery chemistry

Lithium-ion5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B010OYASRGRead 23 October 2026Technical details: 1 lithium ion battery.

Lithium-ion1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Charging section: rechargeable built-in lithium-ion battery.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB23/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: lithium-ion battery.

User-replaceable batteryiBattery that the maker documents as replaceable by the user. Service replacement does not qualify.

No3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0642/4844/7212/files/oontz-angle-3-gen-4-manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Safety and Precautions, item 8: the battery is not replaceable and the user should not try to change it.

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Full charge timeiTime from discharged to full under the maker conditions. Adapter rating and simultaneous use belong in source notes.

7h3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0642/4844/7212/files/oontz-angle-3-gen-4-manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 7: up to 7 hours to fully charge a low battery. The 2020 manual and the Help Center spec table say up to 5 hours.

4h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026About 4 hours from empty to full with a USB AC adaptor that delivers 1.5 A. An adaptor of 500 mA or more and under 1.5 A can take 10 hours or more.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB23/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: about 4 hours.

Quick charge duration

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Playback after quick chargeiClaimed music playback after quick_charge_min of charging. Source conditions apply.

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Charging input ratingiPublished speaker input voltage and current. An adapter rating alone does not establish device input.

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5 V DC1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Charged over USB Type-C on a DC IN 5V port. Sony names a 1.5 A adaptor as the recommended one. The adaptor rating is not a stated device input current, so only the voltage is stored.

Max charging inputiPublished maximum charging input. USB audio power requirements and adapter output are separate.

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USB Power Delivery charging

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Charges other devices

No3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0642/4844/7212/files/oontz-angle-3-gen-4-manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 4 lists the USB Type C port only as the charging connector. No power output is described.

No2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB23/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table shows no USB share charging (marked with a dash). Sony Taiwan says USB power port for smartphone: No.3Maker product pagesony.com.tw/en/electronics/portable-speakers/srs-xb23/specificationsRead 23 October 2026USB power port for smartphone: No.

Max power-bank outputiPublished power delivered by the speaker to another device. Output voltage and current belong in the source note.

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Wireless chargingiThe speaker battery can be charged wirelessly. Wireless power output to another device is separate.

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Durability

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Dust and water ratingiExact published IP rating. Keep separate ratings, such as IP68 and IP69, as separate entries.

IPX51Maker product pagetheoontz.com/products/oontz-angle-3-bluetooth-speakerRead 23 October 2026Page: IPX5 for splashes, light rain and gentle spray. Not designed for partial or full submersion.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0642/4844/7212/files/oontz-angle-3-gen-4-manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 16: IPX5. The rubber flap must be closed.

IP671Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Waterproof specification IPX7 and dustproof specification IP6X with the cap closed. Sony's tables write IP67.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB23/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: IP67, and rust resistant.

Floats

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Drop resistanceiExplicit maker claim or defined drop test. Do not infer from rugged wording.

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Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Notes on waterproof features: the speaker passes the drop test from 1.22 m (4 ft) onto 5 cm plywood to MIL-STD-810H Method 516.8 shock. Sony adds that this does not guarantee no damage.

Drop test heightiMaker-published tested height. Surface and conditions belong in source notes.

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1.22m1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 20261.22 m (4 ft) onto plywood of 5 cm thickness.

Carry featuresiPublished handles, straps, carabiners or wheels.

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Strap1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Using the strap topic: the strap attached to the speaker hangs it from an object.

Measured

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Playback time (measured)iReviewer-measured playback per charge. Volume, lighting, sound mode, firmware and connection belong in the source note.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum SPL. Distance, test method and power source belong in source notes.

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured low-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured high-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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Audio latency (measured)iReviewer-measured source-to-speaker latency. Source device, app, codec, firmware and connection belong in source notes. App compensation may affect results.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from empty to full. Power adapter and method belong in the source note.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiSpeaker body width, height and depth on explicitly identified axes. Unlabeled tuples do not establish axis meanings. Handle, strap and orientation conditions belong in the source note.

Width133.35Height66.04Depth71.12mm(5.3 × 2.6 × 2.8 in)5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B010OYASRGRead 23 October 2026Brand section: 5.25 inches long, 2.6 inches high and 2.8 inches wide. The technical table gives 2.8 in D by 5.3 in W by 2.6 in H, which fixes the axes. Stored the maker's 5.25 in as width: 133.35 mm, 2.6 in as height: 66.04 mm and 2.8 in as depth: 71.12 mm.

Width76Height218Depth76mm(3 × 8.6 × 3 in)2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB23/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: about 76 mm diameter by 218 mm height including projecting parts. Stored as width and depth 76 mm.3Maker product pagesony.com.tw/en/electronics/portable-speakers/srs-xb23/specificationsRead 23 October 2026Approx. 76 mm dia. by 218 mm (H).

WeightiSpeaker mass including its battery. Excludes packaging, charger and removable carry accessories unless the source states otherwise.

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580g(1.3 lb)2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB23/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: about 580 g including the battery.3Maker product pagesony.com.tw/en/electronics/portable-speakers/srs-xb23/specificationsRead 23 October 2026Approx. 580 g.

Body materials

Plastic5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B010OYASRGRead 23 October 2026Technical details: enclosure material plastic.

Fabric grille2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB23/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table lists the net (grille) material as fabric.

Certifications

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FCC IDs

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Speaker, USB Type-C charging cable, Quick-start guide3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0642/4844/7212/files/oontz-angle-3-gen-4-manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 1: speaker, USB Type C charging cable and the quick-start guide.4Maker product pagetheoontz.com/pages/oontz-angle-3-gen-4Read 23 October 2026Specifications section, In the Package: speaker, USB Type-C charging cable and Quick-Start Guide.

Speaker, USB Type-C cable, Strap1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Parts list the strap and the supplied USB Type-C cable.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB23/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Accessories: USB Type-C cable, strap already attached, registration card, warranty card and manual. Only the first two are stored with the speaker.

Links

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Product page

www.theoontz.com/products/oontz-angle-3-bluetooth-speaker1Maker product pagetheoontz.com/products/oontz-angle-3-bluetooth-speakerRead 23 October 2026OontZ official store page for OontZ Angle 3 (4th Gen). Text copy was refreshed in 2026. Pages from 2021 to 2025 sold the Angle 3 as a 10 W, 14 hour speaker.

www.sony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB232Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB23/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Sony Japan product page for the SRS-XB23.

Spec sheet

www.theoontz.com/pages/oontz-angle-3-gen-44Maker product pagetheoontz.com/pages/oontz-angle-3-gen-4Read 23 October 2026Help Center article with a Specifications section. Its table says up to 14 hours of playtime, up to 5 hours of charging and a 5 V 3.0 A maximum charger. Those lines conflict with the PDF manual that the same article links to, so only the links and the box contents are taken from it.

www.sony.com.tw/en/electronics/portable-speakers/srs-xb23/specifications3Maker product pagesony.com.tw/en/electronics/portable-speakers/srs-xb23/specificationsRead 23 October 2026Sony Taiwan English full specification page. Read in Chrome because sony.com sites block agents.

Manual

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0642/4844/7212/files/oontz-angle-3-gen-4-manual.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0642/4844/7212/files/oontz-angle-3-gen-4-manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Quick Start Guide V5.1, 32 pages, linked from the Help Center page for the Angle 3 (Gen 4). PDF metadata shows a June 2026 export. The earlier 4th Gen manual (August 2020) is a different revision.

helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdf1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Sony English Help Guide for SRS-XB23, print PDF of 93 pages, copyright 2020. It has no Specifications topic, so size, weight and driver values come from Sony's spec tables.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pagetheoontz.com/products/oontz-angle-3-bluetooth-speakerRead 23 October 2026Page: 1-year limited warranty from Cambridge SoundWorks, US store.

1year9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B086DBR6T7Read 23 October 2026Warranty description on the Amazon US listing: 1 year. US region. The listing's other technical rows, such as 20 watts, 4320 mAh and AAA batteries, conflict with Sony's tables and are not used.

Both are also in the API. Back to all wireless speakers.