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Series

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.

BOOM1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026

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

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.

984-001348, 984-001350, 984-001351, 984-0013522Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/products/speakers/bluetooth-speakers/boom-3.htmlRead 23 October 2026This page lists part number 984-001350. The other colour part numbers come from the retailer pages in the sources.18Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Ultimate_Ears_BOOM_3_Portable_Wireless_Bluetooth_Speaker__Night_Black__984-001348Read 23 October 2026Night Black is part number 984-001348. Lagoon Blue is 984-001350 on the maker page.19Spec databasegearbrain.com/devices/3C308330C41B11EB91B0D0B61C6BC496.htmlRead 23 October 2026Ultraviolet Purple is part number 984-001351.20Spec databasegearbrain.com/devices/081361C5C3FC11EB91B0D0B61C6BC496.htmlRead 23 October 2026Sunset Red is part number 984-001352.

GTIN / EAN

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.

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

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.

30 August 20188Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2018/Introducing-Ultimate-Ears-BOOM-3-and-MEGABOOM-3-Packed-With-New-Features/default.aspxRead 23 October 2026

Status

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.

Available1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026US store sells it at 149.99 USD with an Add to cart button (read 2026-10-23). RTINGS says the BOOM 4 replaced it, but the maker still sells it.

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

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

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Ultimate Ears BOOM 411Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/ultimate-ears/boom-3Read 23 October 2026Public notice: this speaker was replaced by the Ultimate Ears BOOM 4.21Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-4Read 23 October 2026Trusted Reviews says a successor to the UE Boom 3 finally arrived in the Boom 4.

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

$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.

$149.998Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2018/Introducing-Ultimate-Ears-BOOM-3-and-MEGABOOM-3-Packed-With-New-Features/default.aspxRead 23 October 2026Suggested retail price for BOOM 3 is 149.99 USD. US price, tax treatment not stated.

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

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€1509Press articlemobiflip.de/ue-boom-megaboom-3Read 23 October 2026German IFA 2018 launch report: UE Boom 3 costs 150 Euro. Igor'sLAB also gives a German EIA of 150 euros. Stored as the reported 150. No maker euro document was found. Tax treatment not stated.10Reviewigorslab.de/en/ultimate-ears-boom-3-in-test-bluetooth-party-cracker-or-windyRead 23 October 2026Review states an EIA (German list price) of 150 euros.

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 pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026US store page, reference market.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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.

Night Black, Sunset Red, Lagoon Blue, Ultraviolet Purple8Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2018/Introducing-Ultimate-Ears-BOOM-3-and-MEGABOOM-3-Packed-With-New-Features/default.aspxRead 23 October 2026Four launch colours: Night (Black), Sunset (Red), Lagoon (Blue), Ultraviolet (Purple). Written as the retailer and archived maker pages write them.

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-xb23Read 23 October 2026RTINGS calls it a portable cylindrical speaker and rates it for outdoor use.

Portable1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Maker calls it a super-portable wireless Bluetooth speaker with a carry loop and battery.

Audio

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

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.

Stereo3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230314222408/https://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/wireless-speakers/boom-3.htmlRead 23 October 2026Maker text: stereophonic audio that radiates evenly in all directions. One physical speaker.14Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-3Read 23 October 2026Review calls it a stereo speaker with drivers firing in opposite directions.

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-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.

BUltimate Ears BOOM 3

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Active driver	2	38

Source1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026AUDIO row: two 2 inch drivers and two 2 x 4 inch passive radiators. The 2 inch figure is a nominal class. The lab test measured 38 mm, which is stored. See the Fnac lab source.12Measurementleclaireur.fnac.com/test/27027-test-labo-de-lultimate-ears-boom-3-des-ameliorations-bienvenues-mais-surtout-ergonomiquesRead 23 October 2026Labo Fnac measured the two active drivers at 38 mm diameter and the passive radiators at 40 x 80 mm. The maker rounds to 2 inch.13Reviewm.gsmarena.com/ultimate_ears_boom_3_review-news-35813.phpRead 23 October 2026Two active drivers firing left and right and two passive radiators below them.14Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-3Read 23 October 2026Two 2 inch active drivers, each paired with a passive radiator.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

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

21Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 202614Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-3Read 23 October 2026Two passive radiators, one per side.

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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90Hz1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Published 90 Hz to 20 kHz. No tolerance stated.

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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20kHz1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Published 90 Hz to 20 kHz. No tolerance stated.

Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)

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

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.

Yes1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Key features: 4 presets and a customized tuner.6Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/16007695217943-How-can-I-customize-the-EQRead 23 October 2026Support article: drag the nodes of any EQ mode in the UE | BOOM app. One custom EQ can be saved for BOOM 3.

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

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57Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/discover/c/appsRead 23 October 2026Maker app page describes a fully customizable 5-band equalizer in the BOOM app. Trusted Reviews also counts five bands for BOOM 3.14Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-3Read 23 October 2026App has four presets and a custom setting with five EQ 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.

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.

The Standard, Cramped Spaces, Voices, Bass Jump15Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-3Read 23 October 2026App presets: The Standard, Cramped Spaces, Voices and Bass Jump, plus a custom tuner. Maker says four presets.

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

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.

Yes15Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-3Read 23 October 2026The app can link two UE Boom 3 speakers for stereo sound. What Hi-Fi and Expert Reviews say the same.16Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-3Read 23 October 2026The Boom app lets you link two Boom 3s for stereo sound. Its tech specs box lists the larger MEGABOOM 3 size and weight, so those values are not used.17Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/ue/1407679/ultimate-ears-boom-3-review-boom-2-successorRead 23 October 2026Two Boom 3 speakers can run as a stereo pair.

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

PartyUp3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230314222408/https://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/wireless-speakers/boom-3.htmlRead 23 October 2026PartyUp in the BOOM app. Works with BOOM, MEGABOOM and HYPERBOOM speakers.

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

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.

1503Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230314222408/https://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/wireless-speakers/boom-3.htmlRead 23 October 2026Archived page says over 150 speakers. The press release and the support article say up to 150, which is stored.5Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/19154583137175-How-To-Use-The-Ultimate-Ears-Boom-AppRead 23 October 2026PartyUp pairs up to 150 speakers. Any BOOM or MEGABOOM can join.

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.

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.

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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/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Help Guide covers listening to music from a BLUETOOTH device over A2DP.

Yes1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Maker page and Compatibility row: plays audio from Bluetooth devices using A2DP.

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

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.

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

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.

SBC17Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/ue/1407679/ultimate-ears-boom-3-review-boom-2-successorRead 23 October 2026Review: connects through Bluetooth using the SBC codec, with no aptX. Only SBC is stored.

Bluetooth profiles

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.

A2DP1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Compatibility row names the A2DP audio profile. Bluetooth version is not published.

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.

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.

Yes3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230314222408/https://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/wireless-speakers/boom-3.htmlRead 23 October 2026Wireless capabilities: pair up to 8 Bluetooth source devices and connect up to two source devices at the same time.

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

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

23Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230314222408/https://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/wireless-speakers/boom-3.htmlRead 23 October 2026Connect up to two source devices at the same time. The current US page no longer repeats this line.

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

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.

45m1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Mobile range of play up to 45 m.

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

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.

No11Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/ultimate-ears/boom-3Read 23 October 2026Public header says Wi-Fi: No. Bluetooth only.14Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-3Read 23 October 2026Bluetooth only, no Wi-Fi.

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

No13Reviewm.gsmarena.com/ultimate_ears_boom_3_review-news-35813.phpRead 23 October 2026Review: the only way to input sound is Bluetooth. The microUSB port is for charging.

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

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.

No13Reviewm.gsmarena.com/ultimate_ears_boom_3_review-news-35813.phpRead 23 October 2026Review: no input other than Bluetooth. No USB drive playback.

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-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.

BUltimate Ears BOOM 3

Connector	Count	Role
Micro USB	1	Charging input under the rear weather door
Other	1	Charging contacts on the base for the POWER UP dock (sold separately)

Source12Measurementleclaireur.fnac.com/test/27027-test-labo-de-lultimate-ears-boom-3-des-ameliorations-bienvenues-mais-surtout-ergonomiquesRead 23 October 2026Lab confirms a microUSB port behind the rear cover, no mini-jack, and a port on the base for the Power Up dock.13Reviewm.gsmarena.com/ultimate_ears_boom_3_review-news-35813.phpRead 23 October 2026Review: microUSB charging port behind a flap and a metal connector on the base for the Power Up dock. No aux input.

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-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026The speaker has a microphone and the guide describes hands-free calls over a BLUETOOTH phone.

No11Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/ultimate-ears/boom-3Read 23 October 2026Public header says Speakerphone: No. Locked numeric cells were not read.

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-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.

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Controls

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.

Power button, Bluetooth pairing button, Volume up and down buttons, Magic Button for play, pause and skip, Battery level check (volume up and down together)4Owner's manualsupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/18601577361559-Getting-Started-BOOM-3Read 23 October 2026Power button, Bluetooth pairing button, volume plus and minus, Magic Button (short press play or pause, double press skip), plus and minus together for battery level.

Companion app

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.

UE | BOOM4Owner's manualsupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/18601577361559-Getting-Started-BOOM-3Read 23 October 2026The guide points to the Ultimate Ears BOOM and MEGABOOM app. The support EQ article calls it UE | BOOM.

App platforms

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.

iOS, Android5Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/19154583137175-How-To-Use-The-Ultimate-Ears-Boom-AppRead 23 October 2026Download the BOOM app from the Google Play store or the App Store. The article lists BOOM 3 as supported.

User firmware updates

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.

Yes5Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/19154583137175-How-To-Use-The-Ultimate-Ears-Boom-AppRead 23 October 2026Speaker Updates: a tap in the app updates the speaker.13Reviewm.gsmarena.com/ultimate_ears_boom_3_review-news-35813.phpRead 23 October 2026Review: the app can update the speaker software.

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

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.

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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/srs-xb23/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Charging the speaker topic describes the built-in lithium-ion battery.

Yes1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026

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.

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.

15h1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Up to 15 hours on a single charge. Varies with use, settings and environment. No volume stated.

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.

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.

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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.

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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Nominal battery voltage

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Battery chemistry

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.

Lithium-ion1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Embedded spec table: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery. Capacity and voltage are not published.

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.

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.

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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 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.

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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

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.

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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/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.

IP671Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026IP67, can be submerged for up to 30 minutes.

Floats

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Yes1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026

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

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.

Yes1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Page says the speaker passed more than 25 durability tests including multiple drop tests. Archived maker page footnote lists BOOM 3 as drop proof. No drop height is stated.

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

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.

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Carry featuresiPublished handles, straps, carabiners or wheels.

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.

Fabric loop13Reviewm.gsmarena.com/ultimate_ears_boom_3_review-news-35813.phpRead 23 October 2026Fabric loop on the back.14Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-3Read 23 October 2026Small fabric loop on the back for a carabiner. No carabiner included.

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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15.45h12Measurementleclaireur.fnac.com/test/27027-test-labo-de-lultimate-ears-boom-3-des-ameliorations-bienvenues-mais-surtout-ergonomiquesRead 23 October 2026Labo Fnac average of 15 h 27 min (15.45 h). Volume and source are not published on the page.

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

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87dB12Measurementleclaireur.fnac.com/test/27027-test-labo-de-lultimate-ears-boom-3-des-ameliorations-bienvenues-mais-surtout-ergonomiquesRead 23 October 2026Microphone at 50 cm. Best level 87 dB at 10 percent distortion, measured at 60, 80 and 100 Hz. The 87 dB is the 100 Hz result. Battery power.

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.

ASony SRS-XB23

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BUltimate Ears BOOM 3

Connection	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	141

Source12Measurementleclaireur.fnac.com/test/27027-test-labo-de-lultimate-ears-boom-3-des-ameliorations-bienvenues-mais-surtout-ergonomiquesRead 23 October 2026Bluetooth latency of 141 ms. Source device, codec and app are not stated.

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.

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).

Width73Height184Depth73mm(2.9 × 7.2 × 2.9 in)1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Embedded Specs and Compatibility: height 184 mm, width 73 mm. The archived maker page calls 73 mm the diameter, so width and depth are both 73 mm.

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

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.

608g(1.3 lb)1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Embedded Specs and Compatibility: 608 g (21.45 oz).

Body materials

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

Two-tone performance fabric, Rubberised plastic14Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-3Read 23 October 2026Top and bottom are rubberised plastic and the main body is a woven fabric.

Certifications

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FCC IDs

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Speaker, USB Type-C 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.

BOOM 3 speaker, Micro-USB cable, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Package contents: BOOM 3 Speaker, Micro-USB Cable, Quick Start Guide.

Links

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Product page

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.

www.ultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-0013501Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026

Spec sheet

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.

www.logitech.com/en-us/products/speakers/bluetooth-speakers/boom-3.html2Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/products/speakers/bluetooth-speakers/boom-3.htmlRead 23 October 2026Maker Specs and Details tab: part number, dimensions, weight and the technical specification text.

Manual

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.

support.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/18601577361559-Getting-Started-BOOM-34Owner's manualsupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/18601577361559-Getting-Started-BOOM-3Read 23 October 2026Maker Getting Started guide for BOOM 3. No PDF manual was found.

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.

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.

2years1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026

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