How to Charge Sony X 5 - Tom's Tek Stop

This piece covers how to charge the Sony X 5 Bluetooth mini speaker. Do this easily through the micro USB power in port, shown in the pictures that follow. Note that you can still play your X 5 as it charges, without increasing the recharge time by much.

First, pick a strong enough AC power adapter. Or if you still have the adapter that comes with this speaker, use that one. Then, plug the charger into a working wall outlet. Finally, after four (4) hours or so, your X 5 finishes recharging. So it’s ready to play once more for up to eight (8) hours before needing another recharge.

How to Charge Sony X 5, Step by Step

1. Choose Correct Size AC or Car Adapter

The charger you use should provide 12.5 volts and at least 2.5 amps (31.2.5 watts). So here, we use the included adapter, pictured next.

Picture of the label side of the Sony AC-S125V25A AC adapter along with the accompanying cord. — The label side of the Sony AC-S125V25A AC adapter along with the accompanying cord.

2. Power OFF the Unit to Continue with How to Charge the Sony X 5

Note that the X 5 still charges when powered ON. But depending on how much above-and-beyond recharging capacity your charger supplies, the speaker might charge a little faster when turned OFF.

3. Plug the DC Barrel End of the Charger Cord into the Speaker

Then, plug the DC end of the cable into the port on the back of the speaker, as we see in the next shot.

Picture of the AC adapter DC barrel plug inserted into the charging port on the Sony X 5. — The AC adapter DC barrel plug inserted into the charging port on the Sony X 5.

4. Plug the USB Adapter into a Working Wall Receptacle

Now that we connected the X 5 and our adapter, we then plug the mains end of the adapter into a working AC outlet. We plugged ours into a surge protecting power strip.

Picture of the orange glowing CHARGE lamp on the top of the Sony X 5. — The orange glowing CHARGE lamp on the top of the Sony X 5.

The CHARGE lamp lights up solid orange on the speaker. And while no battery status gauge shows percentage of charge, this glowing light means that charging is occurring.

5. Let the X 5 Charge Until the Orange CHARGE Light Goes Out

Full battery charging is complete when the solid glowing status lamp near the bottom of the speaker turns off, as shown next.

Picture of the dark CHARGE lamp. — The dark CHARGE lamp.

6. Unplug the Micro USB Cord, to Continue with How to Charge Sony X 5

Picture of the back of the Sony X 5. — The back of the Sony X 5.

7. Done with How to Charge Sony X 5

We have now fully charged this wireless Sony speaker.

Finally, repeat this recharging every eight (8) hours of play, to keep the battery in top condition for years.

References

1. Official Sony X 5 Support Page
2. Where to Buy the Sony X 5