Picture of the front right of the Sony SRS XG500 Boombox Bluetooth speaker

Sony XG500 Power Output

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

But what does the power output value 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 speakers can deliver. the louder they can play. Plus, they sound bigger than those with less power.  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.

Picture of the Sony XG500 on the charge.
The Sony XG500 on the charge.

Thus in general, the more power output the speaker can drive, 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 Sony XG500, as a portable indoor / outdoor boombox, is a decidedly hefty model.  Indeed, its stout power output can fill a medium size room inside or outside with easily heard tunes. See below for details on its power output.

Sony XG500 Power Output: Details

Power figures here given in watts.

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

Sony XG500 Power Output: Other Notes

    1. The speaker tries to save on battery power as the battery nears total depletion.  The XG500 does this by reducing the audio output power somewhat.

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References

    1. Official Sony XG500 Support Page
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Revision History

    • 2023-04-04: First published.