The Best Bluetooth Speaker —from tiny micro speakers to bigger boom boxes—have all been put to the test by us. These are our best choices for all price ranges.
Simply the best Bluetooth speakers and portable speakers you can buy
What is the best Bluetooth speaker overall?
We’ve been testing the best portable speakers for years, in all shapes and sizes – and crucially, for all budgets. Audiophile sound quality and a thumping low end is always going to be a big ask if you’re looking at something the size of a coffee cup, but you can get a portable speaker that delivers balanced and clear audio outdoors. These are our priorities when testing Bluetooth speakers and obviously we balance that with battery life and price – aka value for money.
For years, we have been testing the best portable speakers available in a wide range of sizes and, most importantly, price points. If you’re looking at something the size of a coffee cup, audiophile sound quality and a pounding bass end are always going to be a tough ask; nevertheless, you can purchase a portable speaker that produces clear, balanced audio outside. When assessing Bluetooth speakers, these are the things we look for first, and we naturally balance that with battery life and cost, or value for money.
It’s not necessary to be an engineer to understand that sound can get more confined and crowded the smaller and less expensive a speaker is. That being said, we’ve compiled a list of some very good, reasonably priced solutions that are now available.
If you want a loud speaker and don’t need it to be particularly light or portable, we also offer a guide to the best party speakers. Likewise, have a look at our list of the top wireless speakers if you’re looking for something more permanent for your house. However, if a robust speaker design is your top concern in the event that it is bumped or dropped, our other guide featuring the top waterproof speakers will highlight the models that can withstand a good submersion.
THE QUICK LIST
Are you looking to get right to the point and discover which Bluetooth speakers are the greatest available? Here is a summary of our options based on various demands. Additionally, you have the option to go to a more thorough analysis of every product and the greatest online offers.
Best Bluetooth speakers of 2024
Best mini Bluetooth speaker
Bose SoundLink Flex
Bose spoke loudly about the SoundLink Flex speaker’s bass capabilities, among other things, when it first debuted. It is, however, possibly the best-sounding wireless speaker given its small size, living up to the expectations for the most part.
It comes with Bose’s PositionIQ technology, which can identify the speaker’s orientation and adjust the sound according to whether it is upright, hanging, or flat on its back. The speaker is available in three colors: black, white smoke, and stone blue (as seen).
Pros:
- Impressive sound for its compact size
- Prop it up horizontally, lie it down flat or hang it vertically by its integrated loop
- Fully waterproof and dustproof (and also floats)
- Speakerphone
Cons:
- No audio input
- Silicone finish on back attracts some dust and lint
Best Bluetooth boom box for the money
Anker Soundcore Motion Boom Plus
Having been on this list for some time, Anker’s original Soundcore Motion Boom speaker (see below) is still reasonably priced, sometimes costing less than $100. However, the Motion Boom Plus has been greatly enhanced.
It uses Bluetooth 5.3, weighs 5.29 pounds (almost a pound more than the Motion Boom), and has two newly added 1-inch tweeters and two updated 3.5-inch woofers. Together, these components can provide up to 80 watts of audio power (60 watts for the woofers and 20 watts for the tweeters). At moderate volume levels, the battery life is rated for 20 hours. In addition, it is dustproof, IP67 waterproof, and buoyant in the event that it falls into water.
The sound quality is impressive; it compares favorably to some of the larger and more expensive speakers on our list. The speaker produces a good amount of sound for its size and, for the most part, does not distort when played at higher volumes.
Pros:
- Plays loud and delivers very good sound for its size
- Strong battery life (up to 20 hours)
- Charges via USB-C, can charge other devices via USB-A
- IP67 waterproof and dust-resistant
Cons:
- More expensive than its predecessor
Best value micro Bluetooth speaker
Tribit StormBox Micro 2
The StormBox Micro, a low-cost variant of Bose’s fantastic SoundLink Micro speaker that offered unexpectedly superb sound for its size and affordable price, was produced by Tribit back in 2020. In addition to better quality and longer battery life, the second-generation StormBox Micro 2 has a charge-out function that converts the speaker into a portable power bank for tablets and smartphones. You may attach it to the handlebars of your bike or your bag with the inbuilt strap.
Similar to the original, if you’re searching for an incredibly small portable wireless speaker, it’s a great deal and easy to recommend. Although it is $60, there are occasions when it is on sale for closer to $50.
Pros
- Good sound for its ultracompact size and modest price
- Waterproof and dustproof (IP67)
- Integrated strap
- USB-C charging in/out with 12 hours of battery life
Cons
- Not as durable as Bose SoundLink Micro
- Distorts slightly at higher volumes with certain tracks
Best new midsize Bluetooth speaker
Marshall Middleton
Marshall’s new-for-2023 Middleton speaker isn’t exactly compact. But it also isn’t so beefy that you get a workout carrying it around. Weighing 4 pounds (1.8kg), it’s bigger than Marshall’s Emberton speaker and smaller and more portable than its Kilburn II speaker. Any way you look at it, it sounds very good for its size and puts out a surprising amount of quality bass while offering good treble detail and natural-sounding mids (where vocals live). I also liked that it has equalizer controls on the speaker itself — I did bump the bass a bit — and is fully waterproof and dustproof with an IP67 rating.
Battery life is rated at up to 20 hours at moderate volume levels and Marshall says it takes 4.5 hours to fully recharge the speaker. Its USB-C charging port also has a charge-out feature that allows you to use the speaker as a power bank and charge your devices.
You can pair two or more speakers to amplify the sound but you can’t pair two speakers together to create a stereo pair. Marshall says the Middleton uses True Stereophonic, “a unique form of multidirectional stereo sound” and I did think the soundstage was bigger than what you typically get from a speaker this size. The only downside to the speaker is that it’s fairly expensive but I was otherwise impressed.
Pros
- Excellent sound for its size
- Strong battery life (up to 20 hours)
- Charges via USB-C, can charge other devices via USB-A
- IP67 waterproof and dust-resistant
Cons
- Expensive
Best mini canister speaker
Sony SRS-XB100
For 2023, Sony’s smallest Bluetooth speaker has once again been modestly upgraded, with a new Bluetooth chipset, slightly improved sound and speakerphone performance. This portable Bluetooth speaker is both dust- and waterproof with an IP67 certification and, like its predecessor (the SRS-XB13), it’s rated for 16 hours of battery life at moderate volume levels and it charges via USB-C. Equipped with Bluetooth 5.3 with support for the AAC and SBC audio codecs, the speaker plays bigger than you’d think for its small size, with some punch to its bass. It’s pretty impressive for a mini mono speaker.
Though the 9.6-ounce (272-gram) speaker appears to have the same design as the XB13, Sony says its new sound diffusion processor “realizes richer spread sound,” which basically means this has a bit wider soundstage, which I can confirm. It can output only so much sound — yes, it has its limitations — but if you add a second XB100, you can get stereo sound. Alas, there’s no companion app, but that isn’t a huge deal.
The XB100 is available in multiple color options and includes a strap so you can attach it to various objects. It also has speakerphone capabilities with an integrated microphone (as I said, the speakerphone’s performance has been improved, and callers said they could hear me clearly indoors).
Pros:
- Slightly improved sound and speakerphone performance
- Lightweight and compact
- Up to 16 hours of battery life
- IP67 waterproof and dust-resistant
Cons:
- It can put out only so much sound
- No companion app
Best new mini boom box Bluetooth speaker
Anker Soundcore Motion X600
Anker’s new Soundcore Motion X600 mini boom box not only has a premium look and feel with a metal grille and carrying handle, but includes some interesting features like spatial audio and support for Sony’s LDAC audio codec. It sounds impressive for its relatively compact size and is a good value.
Weighing 4.2 pounds (1.9 kg), it’s got some heft to it, but it’s light enough to carry around without feeling like you’re getting a workout. The speaker is available in gray, green and blue color options and is equipped with five drivers, including two woofers, two tweeters and one full-range, upward-firing driver “in a unique speaker array that combined with Soundcore’s audio algorithm and DSP helps create a wide (and tall) soundstage for listening to any type of music,” according to Anker. It’s rated for 50 watts of total power, with two 20-watt amps devoted to the woofers and tweeters and a third 10-watt amp powering the upward-firing driver.
At the default sound setting without bass boost or spatial audio engaged, I wasn’t exactly wowed with sound quality (the bass is a bit underwhelming, the mids are recessed and there’s a bit too much treble push). But as soon as you engage the bass boost and spatial audio, everything sounds more balanced and full. You can also tweak the sound profile further in the Soundcore companion app for iOS and Android.
Pros:
- Premium look and feel
- Sounds impressive for its relatively compact size
- Built-in handle and auxiliary input
- IPX7 waterproof
Cons:
- Default sound isn’t great (need to engage bass boost and spatial audio)
Good value mini Bluetooth speaker
Anker Soundcore Mini 3
The very compact Soundcore by Anker Mini 3 Bluetooth speaker may not deliver huge sound, but it delivers more sound than you’d think, with just enough bass, from a speaker of its size. Available in multiple color options and weighing around 8 ounces (223 grams), it has an integrated strap and is fully waterproof with an IPX7 rating.
The 6-watt Mini 3 sounds fairly similar to the new Sony SRS-XB100, which retails for $60, around $20 more than the Anker, and features good battery life — up to 15 hours at moderate volume levels. You can wirelessly link multiple Mini 3s together to create a wider sound field, but most people will use this speaker for casual listening on the go. It also makes for a good bathroom or shower speaker and does have speakerphone capabilities with a built-in microphone.
Pros
- Decent sound for its size
- Lightweight and compact
- Up to 15 hours of battery life
- IPX7 waterproof
Cons
- It can output only so much sound
Best around $100
Anker Soundcore Motion Plus
Anker’s Soundcore Motion Plus came out in 2019, but it remains one of best-sounding speakers for around $100. It’s larger than many mini Bluetooth speakers, but it’s still compact. It manages to sound quite a bit fuller than much of the competition in its price range, with bigger bass, more volume and better clarity. It’s also fully waterproof (IPX7-rated) and has support for the aptX streaming codec for devices like Samsung’s Galaxy phones that support it.
Pros:
- One of the best-sounding speakers for its price
- Larger than many mini Bluetooth speakers, but still compact
- Auxiliary input
- IPX7 waterproof
Cons:
- Has been out for a while and is due for an update
Mini Bluetooth speaker with slick design
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore
The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore makes its debut on this best list about a year after the speaker was first released (in May 2022) because I was only recently able to get a review sample for testing. While it’s a little overpriced for the sound quality it ultimately delivers, it’s a very good little speaker that has a sleek, eye-catching design, is fully waterproof and dustproof (IP67 rating), and offers excellent battery life, with up to 27 hours of music listening at moderate volume levels.
Weighing 22.2 ounces (629 grams), it doesn’t have the built-in microphone and speakerphone capabilities of the Beosound A1 2nd Generation, but it’s equipped with Bluetooth 5.2 and compatible with the Bang & Olufsen App for iOS and Android, which allows you to upgrade the speaker’s firmware and tweak the sound profile with the Beosonic equalizer.
It does deliver more volume than you’d think for its small size and has some decent punch to its bass and ample clarity — it sounds quite good at moderate volume levels but you can get only so much sound out of it. Comparatively, Bose’s SoundLink Flex has a wider soundstage and overall better sound. However, the Beosound Explore has its share of likable traits and comes in a variety of color options.
Pros:
- Sleek, eye-catching design
- Decent sound for its size
- Speakerphone
- IP67 waterproof and dustproof
Cons:
- A bit overpriced
Better-sounding Flip
JBL Flip 6
With each new version of the Flip, JBL makes small improvements, and while the latest model, the Flip 6, doesn’t look much different from the Flip 5 on the outside, it does feature improved sound. It has two-way drivers with a woofer and tweeter and dual passive radiators that help the Flip 6 deliver much deeper bass than you think it could.
It’s fully waterproof and dustproof with an IPX67 rating. Like the Flip 5, it’s rated for up to 12 hours of audio playback at moderate volume levels and charges via USB-C. Available in multiple color options, it’s one of the best-sounding speakers for its compact size.
Pros:
- One of the best-sounding speaker for its size
- Good design
- Listen to it horizontally or vertically
- IP67 waterproof and dustproof
Cons:
- A liittle overpriced
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Factors to consider when choosing a Bluetooth speaker
Budget
Before anything else, you’ll want to figure out how much you’re willing to spend on a new Bluetooth speaker. Value priced wireless speakers continue to improve, so you can find good “cheap” Bluetooth Bluetooth speakers from Chinese brands like Tribit for not too much money (less than $60). But if you’re looking for a more premium speaker, you can expect to pay $100 or more, especially for larger portable speakers that deliver better sound
Size
Bigger speakers tend to sound better, delivering bigger sound with more bass. But going bigger means they weigh more, which can make them a little harder to carry around. So you have to balance size with performance if you’re looking for something that’s easily portable. If you’re interested in a larger portable speaker, one feature worth looking out for is a built-in handle.
Durability
Many Bluetooth speakers now are now fully waterproof and some fully dustproof. If you’re planning on taking the speaker with you to the beach or on a hiking trip, having a more durable speaker is a desirable trait.
Speakerphone capabilities
Some speakers have a built-in microphone that turns them into a speakerphone when making calls on your cell phone. However, many speakers don’t offer that feature. So choose accordingly if that’s something you’re looking for.
How we test Bluetooth speakers
In assessing what the best Bluetooth speakers are, we consider the design of the speaker, and particularly how durable it seems, along with sound quality, battery life, extra features (such as additional connectivity options) and overall value. We test speakers in real-life environments both indoors and outdoors and compare it to other speakers in the same price range.
The list includes everything from compact mini models and pocket-size micro versions to heftier models with powerful audio. For more, check out our lists of the best smart speakers, and the best Wi-Fi speakers and music systems.
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