Bit more than I was looking to pay for a travel speaker but it is for 3 months in Brazil and more if it makes it back) but, my gosh it packs a punch. Came highly recommended to me from a man who knows his stuff and I'm happy to add my endorsement to his!

I wanted a speaker for Kindle Fire 8HD. Needed crisp audio for listening to radio programs and audio books. Chatted with Steve M. from B&H. He recommended the Sony SRS-XB21. I bought it. Pairing & set-up were easy. Sony online has easier to read guides.

Was pleasantly surprised, a very good sound for the small format. Some extra features if you download the app to it. Easy to pair it with your phone.

The Sony SRS-XB21 isn't the most affordable portable speaker around, but you'll be hard-pressed to find any other units within the same price with same quality audio.

Great audio quality; Sufficiently loud

Unrefined features; Wobbly build

The Look of it

Ease of Use & How much it costs for poor sound quality

Smartphone speakers are portable, but have sound quality that's ultimately bound by their miniature size. That's why people turn to Bluetooth speakers for their portable sound needs.

Lit the Party and the Pool at just Rs 8,990 Sony has been on a continuous spree to strengthen its audio portfolio in India with wide range of audio product launches; be it the wireless headsets, earbuds or party speakers.

The SRS-XB31 certainly lived up to the hype it first gave us during our initial hands-on. It truly is a premium looking rugged speakers with amazing overall audio quality, solid structure, and superb battery life. It's also small and portable, so that's a big plus.

Premium build; Water and Dust resistance; Amazing audio quality; Long battery life; Wireless Party Chain; Portable

Single Color LED; Lights are only at the center front panel