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Series

EXTRA BASS3Maker product pagesony.com.tw/en/electronics/portable-speakers/srs-xb13/specificationsRead 23 October 2026Page title: XB13 EXTRA BASS portable wireless speaker. Sony sells it in the EXTRA BASS line.

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.

SRS-XB13, SRSXB13/B, SRSXB13/L, SRSXB13/P8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08ZJ6DQNYRead 23 October 2026Amazon US listings show SRSXB13/B (black, ASIN B08ZJ6DQNY), SRSXB13/L (light blue, B08ZJ1QLCW) and SRSXB13/P (coral pink, B08ZHCNPMN). The Help Guide names the model SRS-XB13.

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

027242921207, 027242921214, 0272429212388Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08ZJ6DQNYRead 23 October 2026UPCs from the same three listings: 027242921207 (black), 027242921214 (light blue), 027242921238 (coral pink).

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

Discontinued2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Sony Japan page says sales of this product at the Sony Store have ended. Sony US no longer has the product page and the Sony UK specification URL redirects to the speaker gallery. Amazon still sells it. RTINGS says it was replaced by the SRS-XB100.

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.

Sony SRS-XB1006Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sony/srs-xb13Read 23 October 2026RTINGS notice: this speaker was replaced by the Sony SRS-XB100. iFixit says the same. RTINGS tested the speaker in June and July 2021. Its result cells are members only, so no measured value is stored.9Reviewengadget.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.10Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/sony-srs-xb100-bluetooth-speakerRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide says the SRS-XB100 replaces the Sony SRS-XB13.

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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.

$59.994Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-05-24-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-SRS-XB13-Portable-Wireless-Speaker-with-Punchy-EXTRA-BASS-TM-SoundRead 23 October 2026Sony Electronics Inc., 24 May 2021, San Diego: suggested retail price $59.99. US prices exclude sales tax. The release lists black, blue, taupe, coral pink and powder blue. Powder blue is sold only on Amazon.

$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.

€59.995Reviewglobal.techradar.com/de-de/reviews/im-test-sony-srs-xb13Read 23 October 2026German TechRadar test: the Sony recommended price is 59,99 Euro. The summary paragraph of the same test says 59,90 Euro. 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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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Light Blue, Coral Pink, Taupe, Powder Blue, Lemon Yellow6Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sony/srs-xb13Read 23 October 2026RTINGS lists six colour variants: Black, Light Blue, Coral Pink, Taupe, Powder Blue and Lemon Yellow. iFixit lists the same six. Sony Taiwan lists pink, yellow, blue, cream, black and light blue.

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.

Portable6Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sony/srs-xb13Read 23 October 2026RTINGS calls it a small, budget-friendly portable speaker.

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.

Mono6Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sony/srs-xb13Read 23 October 2026Public verdict: the speaker downmixes stereo content to mono and plays stereo only when paired to another unit. One full-range driver cannot reproduce two channels.

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.

ASony SRS-XB13

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

Source2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: one full-range unit, about 46 mm diameter.3Maker product pagesony.com.tw/en/electronics/portable-speakers/srs-xb13/specificationsRead 23 October 2026Diameter of speaker unit (mono speaker): 46 mm.

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.

12Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: passive radiator units 1.

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.

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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.

No6Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sony/srs-xb13Read 23 October 2026Public text: no graphic EQ or presets and no companion app.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Stereo Pair needs 2 SRS-XB13 speakers connected over BLUETOOTH. One plays the left channel and the other the right.

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.

Stereo Pair1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Sony names the Stereo Pair function. No Party Connect is listed for this model.

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.

21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Stereo Pair uses exactly 2 SRS-XB13 speakers.

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.

21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Stereo Pair uses a BLUETOOTH connection between exactly 2 SRS-XB13 speakers. It is the only linking function in the guide.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Help Guide covers listening to music from a BLUETOOTH device over A2DP.

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.

4.21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology: supported version 4.2.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: BLUETOOTH standard version 4.2, Power Class 1.3Maker product pagesony.com.tw/en/electronics/portable-speakers/srs-xb13/specificationsRead 23 October 2026Communication system: version 4.2, range 10 m.

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.

SBC, AAC1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Codec page: SBC and AAC. Priority on stable connection forces SBC. The codec switches to SBC during Stereo Pair.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table lists SBC and AAC.

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

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Supported profiles A2DP, AVRCP, HSP and HFP.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/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.

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.

No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Pairing section: the speaker can be paired with multiple devices, up to 8, but can only play music from one paired device at a time. This is pairing memory, not concurrent connections.

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.

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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.

10m1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Maximum communication range of about 10 m (about 32.8 ft).2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: maximum communication range about 10 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.

No6Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sony/srs-xb13Read 23 October 2026Public header lists Wi-Fi: No.

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.

No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Parts and controls: the DC IN 5V port (USB Type-C) is not compatible with music playback.

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.

No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026The USB Type-C port is a charging port only. 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.

ASony SRS-XB13

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

Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Parts and controls lists a DC IN 5V port (USB Type-C) under a cap. No audio input is listed.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Parts list a microphone. The guide describes receiving and making hands-free calls over a BLUETOOTH phone.

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.

Google Assistant, Siri1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/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.

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, Stereo Pair, Play/pause and call, Volume up/down1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Parts and controls: power button, BLUETOOTH button that is also the ST PAIR button, play and call button, and volume minus and plus buttons.

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

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Charging the speaker topic describes the built-in 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.

16h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026About 16 hours at volume level 26 and about 5 hours at maximum volume level 31, over BLUETOOTH. Measured with a Sony specified music source. Stored the 16 hour figure.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: about 16 hours over BLUETOOTH.

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.

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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-ion2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: 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.

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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/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026About 4 hours 30 minutes from empty to full with a USB AC adaptor that delivers 500 mA or more.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: about 4.5 hours, matching the Help Guide.

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.

5 V DC2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: power type DC, 5 V, charged over USB Type-C. Sony states about 3 W operating consumption on AC power, which is not a charging input rating. The Help Guide asks for an adaptor of 500 mA or more.

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

No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026The only USB port is named DC IN 5V. No power output to other devices 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.

IP671Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/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-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: IP67.

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.

Strap1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Using the strap topic: the supplied strap hangs the speaker from a bag or backpack.

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.

Width76Height95Depth76mm(3 × 3.7 × 3 in)2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: about 76 mm diameter by 95 mm height including projecting parts. Stored as width and depth 76 mm.3Maker product pagesony.com.tw/en/electronics/portable-speakers/srs-xb13/specificationsRead 23 October 2026Approx. 76 mm dia. by 95 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.

253g(8.9 oz)2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: about 253 g including the battery.3Maker product pagesony.com.tw/en/electronics/portable-speakers/srs-xb13/specificationsRead 23 October 2026Approx. 253 g.

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

Steel mesh grille2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table lists the net (grille) material as steel metal.

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

AK8SRSXB137Regulatory filingfccid.io/AK8SRSXB13Read 23 October 2026FCC grant of 12 November 2020 to Sony Group Corporation for model SRSXB13, Wireless Speaker, 2402 to 2480 MHz. Exhibit names include SRS-XB13 label, photo and test report files. Read in Chrome because fccid.io blocks agents. Not checked on fcc.gov.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Speaker, USB Type-C cable, Strap1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/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-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Accessories: USB Type-C cable, strap, warranty card and manual. Warranty card and manual are not stored.

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.sony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB132Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Sony Japan product page for the SRS-XB13. Sony US and UK pages for this model are gone.

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.sony.com.tw/en/electronics/portable-speakers/srs-xb13/specifications3Maker product pagesony.com.tw/en/electronics/portable-speakers/srs-xb13/specificationsRead 23 October 2026Sony Taiwan English full specification page. It lists speaker unit, size, weight, Bluetooth, battery life and colours. Read in Chrome because sony.com sites block agents.

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

helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdf1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Sony English Help Guide for SRS-XB13, print PDF of 65 pages, copyright 2021. It has no Specifications topic, so the specification values come from Sony's spec tables.

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.

1year8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08ZJ6DQNYRead 23 October 2026Warranty description on the Amazon US listings: 1 year. US region. The listings' other technical rows, such as 13 watts and 2 channels, conflict with Sony's tables and are not used.

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.

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