Sony SRS XG500 Power Output

The SRS XG500 Sony portable Bluetooth speaker is a medium power party stereo  with abundant output power to fill a common size room or yard with plenty loud, far reaching tunes.

But what does the amount of power output of a BT speaker tell us about it?  Firstly, the watt is a measure of how much power the speaker consumes or outputs.  Furthermore, this metric is a handy comparison measure. E.g. Generally speaking, the more output power the speakers can deliver. the louder can play. Plus, they sound bigger than those with less.  They cost more, have larger, heavier batteries and AC power supplies, along with outsized drivers.  They offer more dynamic range, have a deeper bass response, and stereo models like the SRS XG500 offer typically a bigger soundstage to listeners.

Thus in general, the more output power the speaker can do, the better it sounds, even at lower audio wattages. You get clearer sound due to more accurate reproduction of the bass as well as midrange and treble content of the music. So, the speaker’s power output is a key indicator of speaker capability and quality, and as such, is of great intrigue to audiophiles and novice music lovers alike.

In this case, the XG500, as a portable indoor / outdoor boombox, is a decidedly hefty model.  Indeed, its music power can fill a medium size room inside or outside with easily heard tunes. See below for details on its power output.

Sony SRS XG500 Power Output: Details

The power figures below are given in watts.

1. 1. Audio Output Power on AC (RMS): 40.*
   2. Peak Audio Power (both channels): 57.
   3. Audio Output Power on Battery: Decreases as battery discharges.
   4. Output Power per Channel: 20 RMS.*
   5. Battery Capacity: 50 watt-hours.*
   6. Charger Power: 80 (20 volts at 4 amps).
   7. USB-C Charger Power: Not available on this speaker.
   8. Light Power: Less than 3.
   9. Standby Mode Power: Less than 0.5.
   10. Power Bank Output Power: 10 (5 volts at 2 amp max divided among the two output ports).

• • = Estinated.

Notes on Sony SRS XG500 Power Output

1. 1. The speaker tries to save on battery power as the battery nears total depletion.  The speaker does this by reducing the audio output power somewhat.

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References

1. 1. Official Sony SRS XG500 Support Page
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Revision History

• • 2023-04-03: First published.