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Series

EXTRA BASS2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB100/spec.htmlRead 10 October 2026Sony Japan links the model with its EXTRA BASS series content.

Select1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026Maker names the Select line. The Select 4 Go is the entry model of that line.

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

SRS-XB100, YY7856E1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Help guide cover states Model YY7856E. The guide title and specifications name SRS-XB100.

A31X1, A31X1012, A31X1022, A31X1032, A31X1062, A31X1092, A31X10Q22Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021.jsRead 15 October 2026Public store feed lists SKUs A31X1012, A31X1022, A31X1032, A31X1062, A31X1092 and A31X10Q2. A31X1 is the model on the EU declaration. Two-pack bundle SKUs are excluded. The store text says the latest version, so these SKUs are treated as the Bluetooth 6.0 revision. Old-revision SKUs such as A31X1011 and A31X1021 are left out because the Bluetooth version differs and is not a per-variant field.10Maker spec sheet (PDF)salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000021297/en_US/000021297.pdfRead 15 October 2026EU and UK Declaration of Conformity for model A31X1, version V1.0, dated July 2025.

GTIN / EAN

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194644207533, 194644207694, 194644207632, 194644207649, 194644207656, 1946442149752Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021.jsRead 15 October 2026Barcodes of the six single-speaker SKUs. Two-pack bundles have no barcode.

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

8 May 20235Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-05-08-Sony-Electronics-Launches-Two-New-Wireless-Speakers,-the-Powerful-Party-Speaker-SRS-XV800-and-the-Compact-SRS-XB100Read 10 October 2026Sony Electronics Inc. announced the SRS-XB100 on 8 May 2023 in San Diego. Preorders opened that day and US sales started on 22 May 2023.

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Status

Available2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB100/spec.htmlRead 10 October 2026Sony Japan product page is live on the accessed date.

Available1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026US store shows six colors in stock on 2026-10-15.

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

Sony SRS-XB136Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/sony-srs-xb100-bluetooth-speakerRead 10 October 2026Tom's Guide says the SRS-XB100 replaces the Sony SRS-XB13.11Reviewengadget.com/sonys-latest-portable-party-speaker-also-works-with-your-tv-160026094.htmlRead 23 October 2026Engadget's launch report says the SRS-XB100 replaces the SRS-XB13 in Sony's compact Bluetooth lineup.

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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.

$595Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-05-08-Sony-Electronics-Launches-Two-New-Wireless-Speakers,-the-Powerful-Party-Speaker-SRS-XV800-and-the-Compact-SRS-XB100Read 10 October 2026Pricing section says the SRS-XB100 will be sold for $59 USD and $79 CAD. Tom's Guide also gives $59 as the full retail price. SoundGuys and TechRadar print $59.99. US prices exclude sales tax.6Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/sony-srs-xb100-bluetooth-speakerRead 10 October 2026Review states a full retail price of $59 / GBP 55 / AU$78.

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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.

€64.9910Reviewpcwelt.de/article/2197732/sony-srs-xb100-test.htmlRead 10 October 2026German test says Sony sells the SRS-XB100 directly from EUR 64.99. Retailer list prices (UVP) at Saturn and MediaMarkt Austria also show 64.99. The Sony Europe launch post gives approximately EUR 65 but blocks agents. Includes VAT. Evidence is for Germany.

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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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US2Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021.jsRead 15 October 2026US store.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Light Gray, Blue, Orange6Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/sony-srs-xb100-bluetooth-speakerRead 10 October 2026Review lists four colors: black, blue, light grey and orange. Names are title-cased and the grey is spelled Gray, as Sony US copy does.

Midnight Black, Pearl White, Pearl Blue, Minty Green, Cream White, Purple2Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021.jsRead 15 October 2026Color options Midnight Black, Pearl Blue, Minty Green, Cream White, Purple and Pearl White.

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.

Portable4Reviewwired.com/review/sony-srs-xb100Read 10 October 2026Review calls it an ultra-portable design and the smallest speaker in the Sony XB line.

Portable1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026Maker calls it a portable speaker for showers, camping, hiking and biking.

Audio

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

Mono4Reviewwired.com/review/sony-srs-xb100Read 10 October 2026Review describes one driver with a passive radiator and 360-degree audio. Stored as mono because one driver cannot reproduce two channels.

Mono4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026A single Select 4 Go does not support stereo sound.11Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-select-4-go-review-is-this-the-best-budget-speaker-under-40-137094Read 15 October 2026Mono speaker with one full-range driver and one passive radiator.

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.

ASony SRS-XB100

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Full-range driver	1	46

Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications list one full-range unit of about 46 mm diameter. The enclosure is a passive radiator model.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB100/spec.htmlRead 10 October 2026Specification table: one full-range unit, about 46 mm diameter.

Bsoundcore Select 4 Go

Driver type	Count
Full-range driver	1

Source4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026One 5W full-range speaker. The driver size is not stored because the guide table lists 1.75 without a unit.7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026One 5W full-range speaker.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

11Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sony Japan specification table lists one passive radiator unit.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB100/spec.htmlRead 10 October 2026Specification table: passive radiator units 1.

14Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026One passive radiator.7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026One passive radiator.

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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5W1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026Page says 5W output. No continuous, RMS or peak basis is stated.3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Audio Output Power 5W.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026Output is 5W.

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

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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.

No4Reviewwired.com/review/sony-srs-xb100Read 10 October 2026Review states the app lacks even basic EQ.

Yes5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-get-the-best-sound-performance-from-my-Select-4-GoRead 15 October 2026Tells users to change EQ presets or customize the EQ in the soundcore app. The number of custom bands for this revision is not published by the maker.7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026Page advertises a Pro equalizer with finer frequency bands to customize.11Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-select-4-go-review-is-this-the-best-budget-speaker-under-40-137094Read 15 October 2026Reviewer used a customizable 9-band EQ on firmware 3.4.0, the Bluetooth 5.4 revision. The band count of the current revision is not confirmed, so it is not stored.

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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soundcore Signature, Balanced, Treble Boost, Bass Boost3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026The app offers four EQ presets soundcore Signature, Balanced, Treble Boost and Bass Boost.

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

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Stereo Pair needs two SRS-XB100 speakers. One plays the left channel and the other the right. The codec switches to SBC during Stereo Pair.4Reviewwired.com/review/sony-srs-xb100Read 10 October 2026Review confirms two XB100 speakers can be paired for stereo sound.

Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026Page describes TWS pairing for stereo separation. It also says the latest version cannot be TWS-paired with older versions.3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Two identical speakers pair as left and right channels. The current device cannot be TWS paired with previous batches, which are identified by the 7th SN digit.

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

Stereo Pair1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sony names the Stereo Pair function. Party Connect is not listed for this model.

True Wireless Stereo (TWS)1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026TWS for two speakers.3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026TWS mode only.

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

21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Stereo Pair uses exactly two SRS-XB100 speakers.

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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.

21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Stereo Pair needs exactly 2 SRS-XB100 speakers connected via a Bluetooth connection. It is the only speaker linking system listed. Both speakers need the latest pre-installed software.

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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.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Yes7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026

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

5.31Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology: supported version 5.3.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB100/spec.htmlRead 10 October 2026Specification table: Bluetooth standard version 5.3, Power Class 1, about 30 m.

6.03Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Bluetooth Version 6.0.6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-features-have-been-upgraded-in-the-new-version-of-Select-4-GoRead 15 October 2026New version uses Bluetooth 6.0. The old version is Bluetooth 5.4 and the maker lists no other hardware change.7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026Japan page says Bluetooth 6.0.

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

SBC, AAC1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Help guide states the speaker supports SBC and AAC over A2DP.

SBC, AAC7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026Supported codecs SBC and AAC.

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, SPP1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Profiles A2DP, AVRCP and HFP are listed in the help guide. Sony Japan lists SPP for firmware updates only.

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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.

No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Pairing section says the speaker can be paired with up to 8 devices but can only play music from one paired device at a time. This is pairing memory, not multipoint.7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-srs-xb100-101833Read 10 October 2026FAQ explicitly says the speaker does not support Bluetooth Multipoint, so only one device can be connected at a time.

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

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

30m1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Maximum communication range within 30 m (about 98 ft).

30m3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Bluetooth Range 30m / 98 ft.

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

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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.

No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Help guide says the DC input USB Type-C port is not compatible with music playback.

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

No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Parts list note says the DC input port (USB Type-C) is not compatible with music playback. No USB storage playback is documented.

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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.

ASony SRS-XB100

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input

Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Parts list names a DC input port (USB Type-C). No audio input is listed.

Bsoundcore Select 4 Go

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input

Source3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026One USB-C charging port. The guide shows no other connector. No power-bank output is documented.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ says the speaker does not support Aux mode.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Parts list names a microphone and the guide describes hands-free calls over HFP. The microphone is omnidirectional electret condenser.4Reviewwired.com/review/sony-srs-xb100Read 10 October 2026Review confirms a built-in speakerphone with echo canceling.

No4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026No built-in microphone and no phone calls.11Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-select-4-go-review-is-this-the-best-budget-speaker-under-40-137094Read 15 October 2026No built-in microphone.

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.

Google Assistant, Siri1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Help guide has voice assist sections for the Google app and Siri. The assistant runs on the connected phone and is used through the speaker microphone.

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Controls

Power, Bluetooth pairing, Stereo Pair, Play/pause and call, Volume up/down1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Parts list: power button, Bluetooth button that also works as ST PAIR, play and call button, volume minus and plus buttons.

Power, Bluetooth pairing, TWS pairing, Volume up/down, Play/pause, Next/previous track, Factory reset3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Button table. Reset is Bluetooth plus Volume Up held for at least 8 seconds. Volume buttons adjust volume.9Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000021296/en_US/000021296.pdfRead 15 October 2026Button controls match the current guide.

Companion app

Sony | Music Center1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Help guide asks for the latest Sony | Music Center and the pre-installed software. Sony Japan lists the app for firmware updates only.

soundcore3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026soundcore app with EQ presets, auto power-off time and voice prompt settings.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026Works with the soundcore app.

App platforms

iOS, Android2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB100/spec.htmlRead 10 October 2026Specification table lists Sony Music Center for iPhone and Android, for firmware updates only.

iOS, Android4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026App is available for iOS and Android.

User firmware updates

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Help guide describes updating the pre-installed software on the speaker.

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Firmware update prompt appears when the speaker connects to the app.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026Firmware is updated from the soundcore app.

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

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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

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications list a built-in lithium-ion battery.

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table lists battery capacity. The speaker charges through USB-C.

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.

16h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Help guide: about 16 hours at volume level 36 and about 5 hours at volume level 50 (maximum). Measured with a Sony specified music source. Stored the 16 hour figure.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB100/spec.htmlRead 10 October 2026Specification table: about 16 hours.

20h1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026Page says up to 20 hours on a single charge. The FAQ gives 40% volume in Balanced EQ mode.3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says up to 20H, varies by volume level and music content.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026Up to 20 hours at 40% volume in Balanced EQ mode. Varies with content, custom EQs and volume.7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026Up to 20 hours. Varies with volume and source.

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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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.

1,400mAh8Retailer pagegalaxus.at/en/s1/product/sony-srs-xb100-16-h-rechargeable-battery-operated-bluetooth-speakers-37282927Read 10 October 2026Search result text for the Galaxus spec table lists a 1400 mAh Li-ion battery with 16 h life and 4.5 h charge. Kaufland France and Digitec show the same capacity. Sony does not publish a capacity. The retailers block direct fetches, so the page itself was not opened. Nominal voltage is not published, so no Wh value is stored.

2,400mAh3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Battery Capacity 2400mAh/3.65V.

Nominal battery voltage

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3.65V3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Published together with the capacity. Wh is not published.

Battery chemistry

Lithium-ion1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications list a built-in lithium-ion battery.

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

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

4.5h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Help guide: about 4 hours 30 minutes from empty to full with a USB AC adaptor that delivers 0.5 A.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB100/spec.htmlRead 10 October 2026Specification table: about 4.5 hours.

4h3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Charging Time 4H. FAQ says around 4 hours with a certified 5V/1.5A charger.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026Around 4 hours with a certified 5V/1.5A wall charger.7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026About 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.

5 V DC, 0.5 A1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications list DC 5 V 0.5 A through a commercially available USB AC adaptor.

5 V DC, 1.5 A3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Power Input 5V 1.5A. The adapter data in the guide is for the optional Anker A2337 and is not the speaker input.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026Names a certified 5V/1.5A wall charger.

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

No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026The only USB port is named a DC input port. No power output to other devices is documented.

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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.

IP671Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Help guide states waterproof specification IPX7 and dustproof specification IP6X, with the cap fastened. Sony Japan lists IP67.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB100/spec.htmlRead 10 October 2026Specification table: IP67.

IP671Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026Page says IP67 protection and immersion up to 3.3 ft deep for 30 minutes.3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Waterproof Level IP67.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ writes IPX67 and tells users to seal the waterproof cover. The guide and store page say IP67.7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026IP67.

Floats

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Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026Page says the speaker can even float.11Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-select-4-go-review-is-this-the-best-budget-speaker-under-40-137094Read 15 October 2026Reviewer says it is dustproof, waterproof and floats.

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

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

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Carry featuresiPublished handles, straps, carabiners or wheels.

Strap1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Help guide describes the supplied strap and upper and lower strap holes.

Loop strap1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026Page mentions the included strap.11Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-select-4-go-review-is-this-the-best-budget-speaker-under-40-137094Read 15 October 2026Loop attachment to clip to a backpack.12Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Select_4_GoRead 15 October 2026Loop strap for hanging or clipping to a bag.

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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86.8dB13Reviewouteraudio.comRead 15 October 2026Reviewer volume test reliably reached 86.8 dB at 1 m. Test music, weighting and power source are not stated. The unit was the Bluetooth 5.4 revision reviewed in 2024. The maker says the new revision differs only in the Bluetooth chip.

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.

Width76Height95Depth76mm(3 × 3.7 × 3 in)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications list about 76 mm diameter by 95 mm height including projecting parts and controls. Stored as width and depth 76 mm.

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

274g(9.7 oz)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications list mass of about 274 g including battery.

265g(9.3 oz)7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026Japan page says about 265 g. Strap inclusion is not stated.11Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-select-4-go-review-is-this-the-best-budget-speaker-under-40-137094Read 15 October 2026Review header lists 263 g. The maker figure of about 265 g is stored.

Body materials

Steel mesh grille2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB100/spec.htmlRead 10 October 2026Specification table lists the net material as steel metal.

Fabric, Rubber11Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-select-4-go-review-is-this-the-best-budget-speaker-under-40-137094Read 15 October 2026Enclosure wrapped in durable fabric with a rubberized control strip and rubber feet.12Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Select_4_GoRead 15 October 2026Fabric-wrapped body with a rubberized control strip and rubber feet.

Certifications

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FCC IDs

ZVAYY7856E9Regulatory filingfccid.io/ZVAYY7856ERead 10 October 2026FCC grant for model YY7856E, grantee Tonly Technology Co., Ltd. (code ZVA). The Sony help guide names YY7856E as the SRS-XB100 model. fccid.io blocks agents, so the ID was read from the page title in search results and was not checked on fcc.gov.

2AOKB-A31X19Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000021296/en_US/000021296.pdfRead 15 October 2026Quick Start Guide A31X1 (2024 print) lists FCC ID 2AOKB-A31X1. The guide of the Bluetooth 6.0 revision does not print the ID, so the ID is assumed to be unchanged.

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EU Declaration of Conformity (Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU)10Maker spec sheet (PDF)salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000021297/en_US/000021297.pdfRead 15 October 2026Declaration to Directive 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU.

In the box

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In the box

Speaker, USB Type-C cable, Strap2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB100/spec.htmlRead 10 October 2026Accessories: USB Type-C cable and strap, already attached to the speaker.

Select 4 Go speaker, 30 cm USB-A to USB-C cable, Quick Start Guide4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026Speaker, 30cm A-C cable and Quick Start Guide. Wall charger not included.

Links

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Product page

electronics.sony.com/audio/speakers/wireless-speakers/p/srsxb100-b5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-05-08-Sony-Electronics-Launches-Two-New-Wireless-Speakers,-the-Powerful-Party-Speaker-SRS-XV800-and-the-Compact-SRS-XB100Read 10 October 2026The press release links the Sony US product page for the black model.

us.soundcore.com/products/a31x10211Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.sony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB100/spec.html2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB100/spec.htmlRead 10 October 2026Sony Japan specification table for the SRS-XB100 (Japanese).

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Manual

helpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdf1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sony English help guide for SRS-XB100, full print PDF opened. Copyright 2023.

salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdf3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026English user guide A31X1 dated 2026-05-15 on the Soundcore support page. It is the Bluetooth 6.0 revision. The 2024 manual says Bluetooth 5.4.

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.

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1.5years8Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/pages/warrantyRead 15 October 2026US warranty table lists speakers, all series, 18 months from purchase. The multi-language quick start guide shows a 24-month figure that includes 6 extra months after member registration in Japan. US statutory rights are excluded.

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