Sony SRS-XB13 – Compact & Portable Waterproof Wireless
Sony SRS-XB13 – Compact & Portable Waterproof Wireless Bluetooth® speaker with EXTRA BASS™ – Blue
SRS-XB13
A compact speaker that expands sound all around
The SRS-XB13 is durable, portable and includes a specially engineered strap to make it easier to travel with. But don’t be fooled by its small size—the Sound Diffusion Processor with Extra Bass helps this little speaker to pack plenty of punch.
Enjoy powerful sound with Extra Bass
A passive radiator works with a full-range speaker to enhance low-end tones and boost the bass.
Small speaker, big sound
The Sound Diffusion Processor and DSP technology project major surround sound into any space.
Take your SRS-XB13 wherever you go
A durable exterior and multiway strap make the speaker easy to hang anywhere and ready for anything.
Take the fun outside
With an IP67 rating and UV coating, bring your SRS-XB13 to the pool or park and listen in the sun.
Epic party stamina
Track battery levels using the charge indicator on your smartphone.
Keep your hands free
Whether you’re at home or out and about, the built-in mic lets you enjoy hands-free calling.
Connect via Bluetooth or Google Fast Pair*
Connect in seconds to enjoy your music.
Convenient connectivity
Charge your speaker using the USB Type-C port.
Add an extra speaker for stereo sound
Connect two speakers wirelessly for bigger stereo sound that spreads even further.
Can I link my speaker up to other speakers?
Yes, you can link your Sony SRS-XB13 to one other SRS-XB13 to create stereo sound.
How can I tell if my speaker’s battery is low?
You can see the battery level of your SRS-XB13 on your phone home screen when connected via Bluetooth.
Does the speaker support hands-free calls?
Yes, you can enjoy hands-free calling with the SRS-XB13.
Does the speaker support fast pairing?
Yes, Android phone users can experience fast pairing when they turn their speaker on—a notification should appear immediately on their phone to suggest pairing.
How it compares with other Sony portable wireless speakers
 SRS-XB13 |  SRS-XE200 |  SRS-XE300 |  SRS-XG300 | |
| Battery life | 16 hours | 16 hours | 24 hours | 25 hours |
| Quick charging | No | 10 minutes = 70 minutes | 10 minutes = 70 minutes | 10 minutes = 70 minutes |
| Smartphone charging | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Connect | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Hands-free calling | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Karaoke/mic input | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Carry handle/ strap | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Size (W x H x D) and weight | 74 x 92 x 74 mm/ 0.24kg | 90 x 208 x 94 mm / 0.8 kg | 105 x 238 x 119 mm / 1.3 kg | 318 x 138 x 136 mm / 3 kg |
| Dimensions: | 7.4 x 7.4 x 9.2 cm; 243 Grams |
| Model: | SRSXB13L.CE7 |
| Batteries Included: | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Manufacture: | Sony |
| Dimensions: | 7.4 x 7.4 x 9.2 cm; 243 Grams |
| Origin: | China |
I wasn’t convinced about a smart speaker unless spending a lot of money for good sound quality but I decided to buy this little speaker anyway to listen to my ipod principally.
It was very easy to link up to the ipod once I pressed the Bluetooth button on the speaker! It’s great company for audible books, radio, music and by accident, a phone call!
It sounds fine and for the money it’s very acceptable. Playing it louder sounds much better than quietly as more like a scratchy sound but that could be just me.
Very portable, lightweight and very worthwhile.
Easy on the eye . Nice design . Extra bass function, gives a great , rich sound . Up to around three quarters volume. Then it feels like it struggles any higher . So you tend to protect the possibility of it not coping on the highest volume , by listening no higher than the three quarters mark . Overall I’m happy with my purchase , as it was bought as a travelling speaker , to play in the caravan , whilst away . And sufficiently serves that criteria.
Setting up a pair (nominally A& B) for stereo was as simple as switching on and holding the BT button for 3 secs on each in turn, then pairing A with the source device as with any BT. Job done with an Android phone in less than half a minute. Once playing, the sound quality is amazing for such small devices {ok, not top-notch hi-fi, but given the source is generally MP3, it’s never going to be}. Portability to easily move from room to room or outdoors etc is an added attraction, as is the long (chargeable) battery life (16h claimed; not recharged yet, but that seems a good estimate).
This speaker works well for its size, especially when listening indoors. The sound quality is excellent and the battery lasts a long time. Last weekend I used it outdoors and it produced decent sound levels (considering its diminutive size). You can’t go wrong with this for normal listening volume, however, if you want an outdoor party speaker – then go for something bigger like XB43 (I have that one too and it’s a beast)!
I wanted something that was small, light and easy to use and this little speaker fits the bill perfectly, for it’s size the sound quality is brilliant, it has a good 17 hours of charge and connection is simple. A perfect speaker for holidays.
I ordered a single unit, same day delivery. I`m old school and like a better than average sound from my systems but this was mostly for the bedroom(at first). Simple BT connection in under a minute I was ready to try. I watch a lot of music videos and streamed movies but laptop speakers are mostly awful so I was delighted at beautiful round bass tones and a crisp top end. So delighted I hit `purchase again` and ordered a second one within minutes. There`s decent stereo separation between channels but these speakers will expose poor quality low fidelity sources on sites like Youtube. I fix this with a free audio equaliser app from the Playstore.
Test them out on `audiophile` or Hi Fi streams, Movie audio from streamed sources also sounds excellent.
Buy one(or a pair) Great sound for the money.
A quick edit.
There is a noticable difference in audio quality depending on how old your device is ( to do with coding on older bluetooth devices). I paired them with a newer device and got even more bang for my buck.
Great sound for a little product. I don’t even need the volume any higher than half way. I use it with my tablet to watch Netflix or Prime vids.
Easy to set up and connect with my tablet. Very good battery life Worth the money. Good value
I already have one of these exact speakers myself, and I have had it since 2019 and it still works perfectly now. I bought this one for my dad for his birthday and he’s really happy with it. The size and the sound quality are really top!
Really pleased with this speaker, much better than my old one that had to remain on charge
Only reason I didn’t give 5 is the charging cable is ridiculously short so leaves the speaker hanging
Battery life is impressive
Haven’t thrown it in the bath yet so cannot comment on whether it’s waterproof
The Sony SRS-XB13 compact & portable waterproof Wireless Bluetooth speaker is excellent. Lovely rich sound. Works flawlessly every time with my Sony Walkman (other speakers failed to connect, kept dropping out or no volume control).
Have not tried getting it wet so no comment on its water resistance.
Its bigger than I thought but still very portable.
It does not come with a storage bag or carry case which is a shame.
Overall I’m very happy with it.
I ordered the blue speaker, which is a good mid-blue colour (lighter than navy blue, but still pretty dark). The strap is more of a denim blue colour. The speaker is a bit shorter than a standard fizzy drinks can, but roughly the same width – it just about fits in the drinks holder in my car, although with the strap, I can hang it from the handle on the drivers door, with the speaker sitting in/on the pocket in the door.
Clearly, if you want amazing sound, or to be able to play music really loud, then this is not for you; but for approx 40, reasonable quality and very portable, I don’t see much to complain about so far.
I’ve purchased Sony’s products on and off as they seem to have consistently good products. This speaker is no exception. I bought this as a present to assist with a family member’s physical therapy business as they were previously just using the built-in speaker on their phone.
The sound quality is phenominally better than I expected based on other reviews before purchase. It’s also clearly well made and the battery is fab too, all on top of it being compact and nicely built.
I haven’t tried testing how well it fares against water though I can’t imagine it falls short on that front either.
Pros:
* Works with voice assistants (Siri).
* USB-C charging standard and comes with short USB-A to C lead (no plug though just use a phone charger).
* IP rated and waterproof.
* Works with Apple and Android devices.
* Quick connect for Google.
* iPhone users can see the speaker battery life in their device battery list.
* Compact unit with good sound and bass.
* Good battery life.
* Good clear hands free calls.
Cons:
* Lemon yellow colour is not like it is in the pictures. Rather washed out and dirty looking.
* At full price it’s a bit expensive. I got mine for 37 which is not a bad price for what you get and the Sony brand.
* No audio input for when the battery goes flat.
* For the price it would be nice if it came in a little drawstring padded bag to protect it with. A bit like the Sony bag that I got with my pair of over ear bluetooth headphones.
* Would be good if it auto connected to Apple like it does with the Google connect feature. Just like when you first pair AirPods to your iPhone.