This Highly Rated Sony Speaker Is on Sale for the Lowest Price Right Now
According to price trackers , the Sony SRS-XG300 costs $144.95, down from a cool $349.99. This is the lowest price ever. This is a huge drop for a speaker who received PCMag’s 2022 Best Speaker and Editors’ Choice award. Plus, free shipping is included for everyone, and if you’re a Prime member, it’ll arrive at your doorstep in a day. Sony has packed it with a ton of features, starting with an IP67 rating , making it completely waterproof and dustproof. Whether it’s a splash by the pool, a little dust on the beach, or just a loud party, this outdoor speaker can handle it all. It also has a built-in USB-A port, which allows you to charge your phone in a pinch, and an auxiliary input (so you don’t have to rely solely on Bluetooth). It claims to have 25 hours of battery life, but like all speakers, this depends on how loud you are.
When it comes to audio, you get two front-facing woofers and a tweeter that extend the frequency range from 20Hz to 20kHz, with passive radiators (with LEDs around them for a little extra flair) adding deep lows. If you want to boost your sound even further, the Mega Bass button allows you to do so without distortion, even at higher volumes. However, while the highs remain clear, the mids reportedly take a backseat (something to consider if you need detailed vocal clarity). Bluetooth 5.2 support ensures a stable connection, while support for AAC, LDAC and SBC codecs ensures stable streaming quality. Android users also get Google Fast Pair for quick setup, but there’s no AptX support, which may disappoint those looking for top-tier wireless audio. The upside is that if you have other Sony speakers, you can sync them for a multi-speaker setup through the app. Speaking of apps, the SRS-XG300’s companion app gives you a bit of control over the EQ , although it’s fairly basic and you can’t save custom presets (but at least it remembers your settings), PCMag’s review notes.
If you’re considering alternatives , you might want to consider the JBL Charge 5 ($119.95, down from $179.95).