Works extremely well whether it be at work, home or in the car

Sony's outdoor-friendly SRS-XB13 speaker waterproof build is probably its best selling point—the audio performance is roughly what you’d expect from a speaker this size.

Gets loud for its modest size, Sturdy, waterproof build

Can distort at high volume levels, Bass vibrations cause speaker movement across flat surfaces

Sony has no shortage of Bluetooth speakers to choose from, some of which are massive in terms of both size and sound. On the other end of the spectrum, the $59.99 Sony SRS-XB13 is small enough to be thrown in a tote and taken wherever you go. It’s waterproof, has a removable strap, and delivers solid volume levels and decent bass depth for its size. It's pretty barebones otherwise, but that’s to be expected at this price. Ultimately, the SRS-XB13 is a perfectly serviceable outdoor-friendly speaker that will serve you well on your next vacation/summer/camping trip.Small But Sturdy Available in black, dark blue, light blue, pink, or taupe, the cylindrical SRS-XB13 measures approximately 3.8 inches wide all around and weighs in at roughly 9 ounces. The upward-firing 46mm driver delivers a frequency range of 20Hz to 20kHz. It has some respectable thump, but the SRS-XB13 is all about portability and durability. The base of the speaker has rubber footing, ostensibly to prevent movemen...

Sony's outdoor-friendly SRS-XB13 speaker waterproof build is probably its best selling point—the audio performance is roughly what you’d expect from a speaker this size.

Gets loud for its modest size; Sturdy, waterproof build

Can distort at high volume levels; Bass vibrations cause speaker movement across flat surfaces

Great sound and its small size makes it so easy to take everywhere.

Good product, reasonable price

The SRS-XB13 is Sony's cheap portable speaker that's built for people on a budget, but the sound quality, low max volume, poor call quality and long charging time are discouraging.

Relatively affordable, Diffused sound, Balanced sound quality, 16-hour battery life

No stereo separation, Low max volume, Four-hour charge time, Awful microphone

The Sony SRS-XB13 Bluetooth speaker is an uncomplicated yet competent device. It is an ideal buy for anyone who wants to get their hands on a device that is not only affordable but also portable.

Compact design, Powerful audio, Portable