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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.

StormBox1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Exact StormBox Micro 3 product in the current US/USD storefront.

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.

BTS36, E36-1935N-011Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Selected Black variant 50573009748215 has maker SKU E36-1935N-01. BTS36 is the hardware model in its linked maker booklet. Shopify logistics weight 708 is not product mass and is not used.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 12 explicitly names radio equipment type Portable Wireless Speaker BTS36. It is not the previous Micro 2 BTS12.

GTIN / EAN

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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 pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026The selected Black offer is available to purchase.

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.

$64.993Maker product pageeu.tribit.com/blogs/news/stormbox-micro-3-is-here-to-change-how-you-rideRead 8 October 2026Maker launch article explicitly states $64.99 US for the new Micro 3. Current US Black reference matches that named launch model. US tax treatment is not separately stated in the article.

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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US1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Current storefront explicitly identifies United States / USD, and the Black offer is available.

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.

Black1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Only the selected Black reference is represented. Other current color SKUs are not added as variants.

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 pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Maker describes a portable speaker with integral strap and magnet.

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.

Mono4Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Actual Micro 3 review says a single speaker downmixes audio to mono. Two identical Micro 3 units provide stereo. No compatibility with Micro 2.

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.

BTribit StormBox Micro 3

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Full-range dynamic NdFeB driver	1	48

Source1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Key Features names a 48 mm NdFeB driver. Its full-range role, dynamic type and single-driver count are also explicit in the actual TechRadar review. Per-driver power is unstated.4Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Actual review specifies one 48 mm dynamic full-range driver and two passive radiators.

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.

23Maker product pageeu.tribit.com/blogs/news/stormbox-micro-3-is-here-to-change-how-you-rideRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies dual coaxial passive radiators, separate from the single powered driver.

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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13W3Maker product pageeu.tribit.com/blogs/news/stormbox-micro-3-is-here-to-change-how-you-rideRead 8 October 2026Maker launch article explicitly calls 13 W the sustained working power. Store as sustained total audio output, not peak output. RMS method and separate external-power rating are not published. The portable battery model is the subject of this claim.

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.

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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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63Hz2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 10 specifies frequency response 63 Hz to 20 kHz. Tolerance, stimulus and playback level are not published. This is a maker claim, not a measured extension.

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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20kHz2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 10 specifies 63 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response, with no published tolerance.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026User-adjustable nine-band EQ is separate from six presets.

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

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91Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026App-Controlled Sound Evolution specifies nine user-adjustable bands.

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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Tribit Signature, Outdoor, Rap, XBass5Reviewstereoguide.com/bluetooth-speakers/mobile-outdoor/review-tribit-stormbox-micro-3Read 8 October 2026Actual reviewer identifies Tribit Signature, Outdoor, Rap and XBass presets. Only these verified names are stored, not invented names to reach the maker total of six.

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 pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026TWS FAQ explicitly separates left and right channels across two identical Micro 3 units. Other Tribit models are incompatible.

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.

TWS Stereo Mode, Party Mode1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Maker FAQ names TWS Stereo and Party Mode. Party Mode synchronizes the same audio on both units, while Stereo Mode separates left/right channels.

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.

21Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026The documented TWS Stereo and Party groups contain two Micro 3 speakers. The manual provides Speaker A and Speaker B procedures. This is a speaker group count, not a count of Bluetooth source devices.

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

Yes1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 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.

6.01Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Exact Specifications list Bluetooth 6.0. This does not establish LE Audio or Auracast. Wireless range is omitted because the lead says 100 ft while the same page table and launch article say 45 m.

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.

AAC, SBC1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Specifications and FAQ explicitly list receive codecs AAC and SBC.

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.

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 10 Bluetooth Protocol lists A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSP.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF pages 2–3 pairing section says connect with up to two devices. The Chinese line explicitly says two devices can be connected simultaneously, resolving concurrent connection rather than pairing memory.

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

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22Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maximum two concurrent source devices in the pairing section. Speaker A/B TWS linking is a separate connection.

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).

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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.

BTribit StormBox Micro 3

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input and reverse charging output, maximum 5 V / 1 A output

Source1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026One physical Type-C port serves charging input and reverse charging output. Published reverse output is 5 V / 1 A maximum. AUX input is explicitly unsupported. USB audio and USB media playback are not explicitly addressed.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Built-in call microphone and hands-free calls are explicitly supported.

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.

Connected phone voice assistant2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 3 shows holding the multifunction button for two seconds to invoke Voice assistant on the connected phone. No specific assistant brand or standalone Wi-Fi assistant is claimed.

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, Volume up/down, Play/pause, Next/previous track, Answer/end/reject calls, Activate connected phone voice assistant, XBass toggle, TWS stereo/party mode switch, Reset2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF pages 1–4 and 6 identify physical power, Bluetooth, XBass, TWS, volume and multifunction controls. Multifunction handles playback, tracks, calls and phone assistant. Reset holds volume plus/minus for five seconds. TWS toggles stereo to party mode.

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.

TRIBIT app1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026TRIBIT app is explicitly supported for EQ, sleep timer and updates.

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, Android2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 7 explicitly shows App Store and Google Play distribution for the TRIBIT app. The actual StereoGuide review independently names iOS and Android.5Reviewstereoguide.com/bluetooth-speakers/mobile-outdoor/review-tribit-stormbox-micro-3Read 8 October 2026Actual review explicitly names TRIBIT app for iOS and Android. Its four-hour quick-charge claim conflicts with the maker three-hour claim, which takes precedence. Its 108 mm body depth conflicts with the manual tuple and is not adopted.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 7 says the TRIBIT app upgrades firmware.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 8 explicitly describes the built-in 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.

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.

24h1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Maker claimed maximum 24 hours at 50% volume with default EQ under normal temperature conditions. Volume and music content affect runtime. XBass and higher volumes reduce runtime. This is normal playback, not a named battery-extension mode.

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.

4,800mAh1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Published battery pack capacity is 4800 mAh. Nominal battery voltage and Wh are not published and are not inferred.

Nominal battery voltage

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Battery chemistry

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

Lithium2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 8 says built-in lithium battery. Lithium-ion subtype is not separately published.

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

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No2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker safety instructions prohibit user disassembly, repair or modification. No maker-authorized battery replacement procedure is provided.

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.

2h1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026About two hours to full using a certified 5 V / 3 A, 15 W wall charger. Lower-output chargers take longer. The wall charger is not included. Simultaneous playback is not specified.

Quick charge duration

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15min1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Maker says 15 minutes of charging provides three hours of music. Battery claim footnote names normal temperature and 50% playback volume.

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

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3h1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Up to three hours after 15 minutes of charging, under the maker battery-test conditions. The StereoGuide four-hour claim conflicts and is not adopted.

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, 3 A maximum1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Specifications give Type-C 5 V / 3 A MAX as the speaker charge input. This is separate from reverse output.

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

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15W2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 10 specifies about two hours with 15 W input. Page 11 identifies maximum 15 W charger power to achieve maximum charging speed. This corroborates the product page device input rating of 5 V / 3 A MAX, rather than only an adapter output assumption.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 1 permits charging another device when the speaker battery is above 20%. Reverse charging may stop below that level.

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.

IP681Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026IP68 is the exact maker claim. Close the port rubber cover in wet or humid use. No floating claim is inferred.

Floats

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

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Yes1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly claims SGS-certified drop resistance tested to a U.S. military standard.

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

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1.22m1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Published tested drop height is 1.22 m. The launch article names hard surfaces. Exact military standard number and full procedure are unstated.

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.

Silicone strap, Built-in magnetic mount1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Silicone strap and integral magnetic mount. The strap is designed for poles around 30 mm diameter. Magnetic mounting is limited to static metal surfaces, not moving or vibrating objects.

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.

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.

330g(11.6 oz)2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 10 gives product mass 330 g, using the manual before the web page rounded 0.73 lb. Body size on this page is an unlabeled 112 × 103 × 45 mm tuple. Maker web infographic instead shows 4.25-inch face width, so dimensions are omitted without assigning arbitrary axes.

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 exterior, Silicone strap3Maker product pageeu.tribit.com/blogs/news/stormbox-micro-3-is-here-to-change-how-you-rideRead 8 October 2026Maker design section describes fabric exterior and the integrated silicone strap. Other body polymer types are unstated.

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.

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Other certifications

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SGS-certified IP68 and drop resistance1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly names SGS certification for IP68 and drop resistance. Certificate number is not published.

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.

StormBox Micro 3 speaker, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, User manual1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ lists one speaker, one USB-C to USB-C cable and one user manual. No wall charger. Optional mounting accessories are excluded.

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.

tribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speaker1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Exact selected US Black variant URL.

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.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current maker Manual Download index links this own-model raster booklet. All twelve PDF pages were rendered and visually read. Cover page 12 names StormBox Micro 3 and radio equipment BTS36.

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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1year2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026Safety Precautions, PDF page 8, states warranty period 12 months. Current US Black reference using this maker booklet. Statutory consumer rights and extra seller warranties are excluded.

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