First announced in early 2019, the Sony XB72 is a top-tier Bluetooth speaker that is AC-powered and therefore designed for indoor use. The speaker has easily noticeable multicolored LED line lights that can light up in sequence with the music that is playing, and like most highly rated speakers, it is compatible with voice assistants such as Google Assistant and Siri. The XB72 can also be used as a speakerphone, and it is also capable of stereo output. Owners will also be able to adjust its sound quality through the Sony Music Center companion app by manipulating its 7-band graphical EQ, and as far as Bluetooth connectivity is concerned, the XB72 can handle two simultaneously connected devices. The best Bluetooth speakers have a range of up to 334 ft, but the XB72 doesn’t do too bad since it can connect to devices up to 234 ft away.
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The Sony XB72 delighted product testers with its graphical EQ and how loud it could get. They also liked that it had an FM tuner and a deep bass output. However, its bulky size made it difficult to move around with. Testers also complained about its lack of WiFi connectivity and noted that sound distorts at high volume.
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*.75
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*.25
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NRThe Sony GTK-XB72 is decent for music. With its default… read more- ?
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First announced in early 2019, the Sony XB72 is a top-tier Bluetooth speaker that is AC-powered and therefore designed for indoor use. The speaker has easily noticeable multicolored LED line lights that can light up in sequence with the music that is playing, and like most highly rated speakers, it is compatible with voice assistants such as Google Assistant and Siri. The XB72 can also be used as a speakerphone, and it is also capable of stereo output. Owners will also be able to adjust its sound quality through the Sony Music Center companion app by manipulating its 7-band graphical EQ, and as far as Bluetooth connectivity is concerned, the XB72 can handle two simultaneously connected devices. The best Bluetooth speakers have a range of up to 334 ft, but the XB72 doesn’t do too bad since it can connect to devices up to 234 ft away.
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Reason to Buy
- Speakerphone/Voice assistant support
- Deep bass output
- Comes with an FM tuner
- Customizable LED lighting
- 7-band graphic equalizer
Reason to Avoid
- Bulky size made portability difficult
- No WiFi connectivity
- Sound distorts at high volume
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First announced in early 2019, the Sony XB72 is a top-tier Bluetooth speaker that is AC-powered and therefore designed for indoor use. The speaker has… |
The Sony XB72 and the Sony XB90 are two speakers that are both designed for outdoor use. However, the XB72 is AC powered while the… The Sony XB72 and the Sony XB90 are two speakers that are both designed for outdoor use. However, the XB72 is AC powered while the XB90 comes with an onboard battery, and the XB72 can be paired with two devices while the XB90 can be connected with up to three. We’ve looked at the XB90 and recorded our findings in our Sony XB90 review. |
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Expert Score
*.75
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*.25
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NRThe Sony GTK-XB72 is decent for music. With its default settings enabled, it has a… read more - ?
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70I’m going to re-iterate my position from the start of this review. The Sony XB72… read more
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