Picture of the dark CHARGE indicator lamp on the Sony SRS X3 speaker.

Sony X5 Charging Instructions

This piece covers Sony X5 Bluetooth speaker charging instructions. Do this easily through the DC power in port, shown in the pictures below. Note that you can still play your X5 as it charges, without increasing the recharge time by much, as long as your charger is “hefty” enough.

Sony X5 Charging Instructions, Summary

So to that end, pick a strong enough AC power adapter. We suggest using the one that comes with this speaker from Sony.

Then, insert the barrel end of the cord into the speaker and plug the charger into a working AC outlet.

Finally, after four (4) hours or so, your X5 finishes recharging.  So it’s ready to play once more for up to eight (8) hours before needing another recharge.

Sony X5 Charging Instructions, 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 (31.25 watts). Here, we use the Sony AC-S125V25A charger, Now as mentioned, this speaker needs roughly two and a half amps current to recharge fully in the shortest time.  So this charger supplies the right amount of power for this job.

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 Sony X5 Charging

Note that the X5 still charges when booted.  But depending on how much above-and-beyond recharging capacity your charger offers, the speaker might charge a bit faster when powered OFF.





3. Plug the Micro USB Cord into the X5

Then, plug the small end of the cable into the port on the back of the speaker.

Picture of the AC adapter DC barrel plug inserted into the charging port on the Sony X5.
The AC adapter DC barrel plug inserted into the charging port on the Sony X5.

4. Plug the AC Adapter into a Working Wall Receptacle, to Continue with Sony X5 Charging Instructions

Now that we connected the X5 and our adapter, we then plug the mains end of the adapter into a working AC outlet, as shown next. We plugged ours into a surge protecting power strip.

Picture of the orange glowing CHARGE lamp on the top of the Sony X5.
The orange glowing CHARGE lamp on the top of the Sony X5.

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

5. Let the Sony X5 Charge Until the Orange CHARGE Light Goes Dark

Full battery charging is complete when the solid glowing lamp turns off.

Picture of the dark CHARGE lamp on the Sony X5.
The dark CHARGE lamp on the Sony X5.

6. Unplug the DC Barrell Charger Cord from the Speaker

7. Done with Sony X5 Charging Instructions

We have now fully charged the Sony X5 speaker.

Finally, repeat this charging every eight (8) hours of use to keep the battery in top shape for years to come.

Other Sony X5 Posts

    1. Sony X5 Specs
    2. Sony X5 Won’t Turn On
    3. Sony X5 Sound Button Explained
    4. Sony X5 Power Button Not Working
    5. How to Hard Reset Sony X5

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References

    1. Official Sony X5 Support Page
    2. Where to Buy the Sony X5

Revision History

    • 2023-04-30: First published.