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Sony
Sony SRS-XG500
Key specs
Battery Life Wireless
30 hAbove average30 h
5 h42 h
above average for bluetooth speakers — based on 135 of 164 we've cataloged.
IP Rating
IP66IP6738%IPX732%IPX410%IP661%
IP66 appears on 1% of the 128 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 164).
Bluetooth Version
55.335%5.020%5.411%4.29%
5.0 appears on 20% of the 132 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 164).
Is Portable
YesMost commonTrue92%False8%
True is the most common — on 92% of the 157 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 164).
Battery
- Battery Life Wireless
- 30 h
- Fast Charging
- Yes
- Powerbank Output
- Yes
Build
- IP Rating
- IP66
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Version
- 5
- Bluetooth Codec
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- Connection Type
- Bluetooth, wired-aux-3.5mm, usb
- Multi Speaker Chain
- Yes
- Stereo Pairing
- Yes
Design
- Is Portable
- Yes
- Color Options
- Black
- Dimensions Depth
- 215 mm
- Dimensions Height
- 256 mm
- Dimensions Width
- 460 mm
- Carry Strap
- Yes
- Power Source
- Rechargeable battery
- Weight
- 5600 g
Features
- Speakerphone
- Yes
- Companion App
- IOS + Android
Identity
- Model Number
- SRS-XG500
Release
- Date
- 2021
- Msrp Usd
- 350 USD
- Year
- 2021
Sound
- Amplification
- Active (powered)
- Channels
- 2
- Driver Count
- 4
- Total Power Output
- 40 W
Features & Opinions
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Adam BirneyManaging EditorWired headphones are making a comeback: Here's whyIt's about time wired earbuds and headphones had their redemption moment.
Lil KatzContributor
Dave CarrVideo Producer/WriterClip-on earbuds fixed my biggest issue with open-earsClip-on earbuds offer a secure fit, better sound, and zero pressure.Brady SnyderContributorI ditched my AirPods Pro 3 for Sony's WF-1000XM6 and only lasted a weekI thought the more expensive earbuds would win. I was wrong.Dave CarrVideo Producer/Writer3 headphones I would buy instead of the AirPods Max 2These premium headphones deliver class-leading ANC, longer battery life, and more flexibility for less money.Dave CarrVideo Producer/WriterSony somehow made the name of its new headphones even worseNobody knows what it means, but it's provocative.Adam BirneyManaging EditorWired headphones are making a comeback: Here's whyIt's about time wired earbuds and headphones had their redemption moment.Lil KatzContributorMore Bluetooth speakers
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