Sony SRS-XB43

Released July 2020

Advanced ($200-$600)
Sony SRS-XB43

Summary

Pros

  • Loudness at maximum volume
  • Large set of connectivity options

Cons

  • Front firing speaker
  • Loud volume can sound aggressive
  • Not suited for listening at low volumes

Scores

122
speaker
33rd

in Global Ranking

18th

in Advanced Ranking

Overall Speaker Score i
122
48
Baidu Xiaodu Smart Speaker Ultimate Edition
BEST 160
Top score
Bowers & Wilkins Formation Wedge
Relaxing i
120
64
Baidu Xiaodu Smart Speaker Ultimate Edition
BEST 158
Top score
Bowers & Wilkins Formation Wedge
Party i
110
42
Baidu Xiaodu Smart Speaker Ultimate Edition
BEST 155
Top score
Bowers & Wilkins Formation Wedge
Movies i
102
23
Baidu Xiaodu Smart Speaker Ultimate Edition
BEST 135
Top score
JBL L75ms Music System
Gathering i
100
80
Baidu Xiaodu Smart Speaker Ultimate Edition
BEST 140
Top score
LG XBoom RP4
Outdoor i
119
62
Baidu Xiaodu Smart Speaker Ultimate Edition
BEST 157
Top score
Devialet Mania
Bedtime i
109
41
Baidu Xiaodu Smart Speaker Ultimate Edition
BEST 128
Top score
Google Home Max
Tests

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Sony SRS-XB43 speaker

Specifications

11.7 x 32.5 x 12.3cm
3.0kg

Dimensions & weight

Battery powered

Power

Water resistant
IP67

Protection

Bluetooth

Connectivity

No Wi-Fi

Connectivity

No Voice assistant

Voice assistant