Sony SRS XB33 Specifications

Here, we list Sony SRS XB33 specifications. Firstly, these details cover the unit’s length, width, weight, battery recharge time, output power, and music play time per charge. We also include the frequency response, driver size, Bluetooth support details et al.

Secondly, it’s clear from the published specifications, that the Sony SRS XB33 released in May of 2020, sounds pretty good for its size. E.g. It plays loud enough for small parties on patios, swimming pools, et al, with its roughly sixteen (16) watts RMS of total audio power.

Plus, even at loudest volume, the lithium ion battery can last from four (4) to twenty-four (24) hours per recharge depending on the light setting, surrounding temperature, and program content. Indeed, the specifications certainly do not mislead as to the great features Sony put into this IPX7 water resistant Bluetooth speaker.

Picture of the Sony SRS XB33 connected to charger and charging. — The Sony SRS XB33 connected to charger and charging.

The Sony SRS XB33 Specifications

- Firstly, the speaker height: 97 mm or 3.875 inches.
- Width: 246 mm or 9.75 inches.
- Depth: 106 mm or 4.25 inches.
- Weight: 1,100 grams, or 23 ounces.
- Wireless Communication Methods: Bluetooth and NFC.
- Additionally, the Bluetooth Transmitter Frequency Range: 2.4 to 2.4835 Ghz.
- Max Communications Range: 30 M. or 98 Ft.
- The Bluetooth version: 5.0.
- Modulation method: FHSS.
- Supported Codecs: SBC, AAC, and LDAC.
- Audio Frequency Transmission Range: 20 – 20,000 Hz.
- Microphone Frequency Response: 100 – 7,000 Hz.
- Sampling Frequency: 44,100 Hz.
- Profiles supported: A2DP / AVRCP / HFP / HSP.
- Music playing time: Up to 24 hours (varies by volume setting, temperature, and program content).
- Transducer: (48 mm X 70 mm (1.89 inches X 2.76 inches)) X 2 with passive radiator enclosure.
- Audio Output Power (RMS): 8 watts per channel, 16 watts total RMS. *
- IPX7 waterproof.
- The battery charge time: 5.0 hours.
- Lastly, the AC Adapter (suggested specifications): USB 5 volts, 3 amps, 15 watts, USB-C.

Front left view of the Sony SRS XB33 speaker. — Sony SRS XB33 speaker front left view.

XB33 Features

- Firstly, this speaker features Extra Bass technology.
- Next, the speaker type is: Full Range, Stereo.
- Works with the Sony Music Center app, which allows you to control the speaker from a paired smart device like a phone or tablet.
- Plus, the unit has a high quality electret condenser microphone for speakerphone use.
- This speaker is water and dust resistant.
- Furthermore, this unit has a long lasting cloth grill.
- Charging is done via the included USB-C cable.
- Standby function.
- Auto power OFF.
- This speaker also has a stereo pairing function to set up two of these in a stereo pair.
- Party connect function.
- Multi-color party LED lights.
- User updatable firmware.
- Power bank function for charging a phone from the speaker.
- Lastly, this speaker needs no app to access all its features.

Sony SRS XB33 Colors

Additionally, this particular Sony speaker you can get in 4 different standard colors that we know of. It comes in

1. Black,
2. Tan,
3. blue,
4. red.

Sony SRS XB33 Price

Finally, as of this writing, you can find the XB33 for between $85.00 and $120.00 (new). The average price appears to be around $100.00 US.

References for Sony SRS XB33 Specifications

1. Sony SRS XB33 Official Support Page from Sony
2. Where to Buy the Sony SRS XB33

Revision History

- 2023-02-25: First released.