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Sony XP700 Review

Name: Sony XP700
Brand: Sony

By

Kenn Muguna

5/23/2023 5:32 PM

True Score

66

Meh

67

4

Experts

74

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Consumers

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The Sony XP700 delighted expert reviewers with its deep bass levels, loud max volume, and long battery life. However, its lack of a voice assistant, missing WiFi connectivity, and missing speakerphone functionality disappointed the reviewers.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

The Sony XP700 is a high-end Bluetooth speaker that was first released in early 2021. The speaker has an exceptional battery life that the manufacturer claims will last up to 25 hours, and it can also play stereo content. It also has built-in handles that make it slightly easier to move around and customizable RGB lighting to create an enjoyable ambiance. The speaker’s sound can be adjusted through its graphical Equalizer, a characteristic common among the best speakers in the market. Bluetooth connectivity on the XP700 is also quite good as it can be paired with two devices simultaneously, and its range of connectivity extends up to 334.6 ft. This long-range Bluetooth connectivity is also relatively standard among the highest-rated Bluetooth speakers. The XP70 also has a rich port selection, as it features an AUX port, a mic input, and a mic and guitar input. The XP700 is meant for use outdoors, but if you prefer a soundbar designed for use indoors, then our Sony HTST7-HD soundbar with wireless subwoofer review might be worth checking out.

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Consensus

our Verdict

Product testers lauded the Sony XP700 for its deep bass levels, as well as its loud volume. Top testers from Rtings also liked how loud the XP700 could get when playing music or streaming movies. This is something it has in common with the SOUNDBOKS (Gen 3), which we’ve covered in our SOUNDBOKS (Gen 3) review. After their battery tests, reviewers were also pleased that the speaker could last up to 17 hours. They also liked that the XP700 had a MEGA BASS setting, adding a good amount of depth to its sound profile. Expert reviewers from PC Mag were also happy that the XP700 had a rich port selection.

Unfortunately, testers weren’t pleased with its large size, as this made it hard to move around. The Theater Solutions B83GR is a smaller, more portable alternative designed to blend in an outdoor setting. Check it out in our Theater Solutions B83GR review. Testers also lamented its lack of WiFi connectivity and missing voice assistant and speakerphone functionality.

Reason to Buy

Outstanding bass depth
Loud max volume
Water-resistant
Multi-device connectivity
Long battery life

Reason to Avoid

No voice assistant/speakerphone functionality
No WiFi connectivity
Not as portable

Sony XP700 Specs

	Battery Life	25 hrs
	Built In Microphone	n/a
	Charge Time	3 hrs
	Size	27.28" (h) x 12.32" (w) x 14.44" (d)
	Smart App	Yes
	Speaker Pairing	Yes
	Water Resistant	Yes
	Wattage	110W
	Wireless Range	30 m

All Specs

Test Results

Battery Life (Hours)	16.9
Volume Output (dB)	99
Low End Roll Off (Hz)	64.42
High End Roll Off (Hz)	10,093.191

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Product Comparison

	Sony XP700 Review	Sony XB90 Review	JBL Partybox 310 Review	JBL Partybox 710 Review
True Score	66	56	67	83
Ranking	# 87 / 109	# 103 / 109	# 83 / 109	# 25 / 109
Market Context	The Sony XP700 is a high-end Bluetooth speaker that was first released in early 2021. The speaker has an exceptional battery life that the manufacturer… The Sony XP700 is a high-end Bluetooth speaker that was first released in early 2021. The speaker has an exceptional battery life that the manufacturer claims will last up to 25 hours, and it can also play stereo content. It also has built-in handles that make it slightly easier to move around and customizable RGB lighting to create an enjoyable ambiance. The speaker’s sound can be adjusted through its graphical Equalizer, a characteristic common among the best speakers in the market. Bluetooth connectivity on the XP700 is also quite good as it can be paired with two devices simultaneously, and its range of connectivity extends up to 334.6 ft. This long-range Bluetooth connectivity is also relatively standard among the highest-rated Bluetooth speakers. The XP70 also has a rich port selection, as it features an AUX port, a mic input, and a mic and guitar input. The XP700 is meant for use outdoors, but if you prefer a soundbar designed for use indoors, then our Sony HTST7-HD soundbar with wireless subwoofer review might be worth checking out.	When comparing the Sony XP700 and the Sony XB90, buyers need to note that the XP700 is water resistant while the XB90 is not, but… When comparing the Sony XP700 and the Sony XB90, buyers need to note that the XP700 is water resistant while the XB90 is not, but the XB90 has support for both Google Assistant and Siri while the XP700 does not. Still, the XP700 has an AUX input while the XB90 does not, but the XB90 can be paired with up to 3 devices while the XP700 is limited to two. Check out our Sony XB90 review to see what else it can do.	The Sony XP700 has a much lower iOS and Android latency than the JBL PartyBox 310, but the PartyBox 310 can produce a deeper bass… The Sony XP700 has a much lower iOS and Android latency than the JBL PartyBox 310, but the PartyBox 310 can produce a deeper bass response than the XP700.	The Sony XP700 is battery-powered while the JBL PartyBox 710 is wired, but the XP700 has a more extended Bluetooth range of 334.6 ft than… The Sony XP700 is battery-powered while the JBL PartyBox 710 is wired, but the XP700 has a more extended Bluetooth range of 334.6 ft than the PartyBox 710, which has a range of up to 282ft. Still, the 710 has wheels that make it easier to move around.
Battery Life	25 hrs	15 hrs	18 hrs	Wired
Built In Microphone	n/a	n/a	Yes	No
Charge Time	3 hrs	4.5 hrs	3.5 hrs	n/a
Size	27.28" (h) x 12.32" (w) x 14.44" (d)	13.23" (w) x 26.38" (h) x 13.19" (d)	27" (h) x 12.8" (w) x 14.5" (d)	–
Smart App	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speaker Pairing	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Water Resistant	Yes	n/a	Yes	Yes
Wattage	110W	470W	240W	800W
Dig Deeper		Sony XB90 Review →	JBL Partybox 310 Review →	JBL Partybox 710 Review →

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Score Card

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Expert Score

67

*.75

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Customer Score

74

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

66

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Expert Score Breakdown

Publications with higher Trust Scores are given more weight.

102.6
Category Trust Score
70
“No bottom line found for this product” read more
By:
Tim Gideon
54.9
Category Trust Score
80
The big and bulky Sony SRS-XP700 speaker is built for parties, with huge bass sound… read more
By:
John Panoryios
62.66
Category Trust Score
NR
The Sony SRS-XP700 is a large party speaker with Bluetooth 5, IPX4 splash proofing and… read more
By:
Unknown
44.5
Category Trust Score
NR
The Sony XP700 is decent for music. While it has a boomy sound profile with… read more
By:
Unknown