Sony XB402M

The Sony XB402M is a smart Bluetooth speaker with Alexa built in, and in my testing it delivered a surprisingly wide stereo image for its size. I like it most for travel and outdoor use thanks to the rugged feel and IP67 rating, but I wouldn’t buy it expecting huge “Extra Bass” at high volumes or perfect video watching sync.

Pros

+Wide stereo field and clear vocals
+Live mode adds a subtle but effective spacious feel
+Rugged build with IP67 dust/water resistance
+Speaker saves EQ settings so they stick even if you switch devices

Cons

-Bass reduces when you push the volume up
-Audio/video sync issues across streaming apps
-Wi-Fi is mainly for Alexa; local playback still relies on Bluetooth
-No speaker syncing and no 3.5mm port

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Sony XB402M

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Highlights

+Wide stereo field and clear vocals
+Live mode adds a subtle but effective spacious feel
+Rugged build with IP67 dust/water resistance

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