Except one Nice pair of headphonesA portable Bluetooth speaker is the best way to listen to music whenever and wherever you are. Not only can you stream your melodies from a. The phone, Bullet Or Computer, But some Bluetooth speakers have built-in microphones so you can use them as speakers. Meetings or calls..
Fortunately, wireless Bluetooth speakers have improved over time, and now offer better sound, longer battery life, more reliable connectivity, and increased durability, especially when it comes to water resistance. In fact, many models are completely waterproof and some can swim.
Prices have also dropped a bit, so you’re getting more for your money. True, when it comes to small portable Bluetooth speakers – I call them mini or microspeakers, depending on how small they are – they have some limitations in sound. Usually they can only output so much bass and volume. But due to their compact size, many models manage to exceed expectations when it comes to sound quality.
We keep reviewing the mini Bluetooth speaker on CNET here on CNET, so we update this list quite frequently. This buyer’s guide takes a look at our current favorites, focusing on smaller and lighter weight models that are suitable for travel and still have excellent sound output. We’re also highlighting models that make great sound for their compact size, have solid battery life and don’t cost much. If you are looking for the best portable bluetooth speaker then read on.
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The JBL Bluetooth speaker, the biggest improvement for 2021, is one of the company’s smallest. The JBL Go 3 is a brand new look – it’s now covered in durable fabric instead of the bare plastic design of its Go predecessors – and that new design, with its surprisingly decent sound for its small size Makes Go3. $ 40) One of the top micro bluetooth speakers.
Available in multiple color options, it has an IP67 water resistance rating, meaning it can be immersed in water and is dust proof. Battery life is rated up to five hours.
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The Tribute’s Stormbox Micro is the best-sounding pocket-sized Bluetooth speaker I’ve ever tested, with a nice bass and the highest Bluetooth speaker in its class size. It’s listed at $ 50, but if you apply 15 coupon at checkout you can get it at $ 43 on Amazon.
In addition to its great design, Bose’s SoundLink Micro was prominent because it was able to deliver more bass than any Bluetooth speaker in its size class, and it also managed to achieve a large amount of limited distortion. And that’s the overall volume level for the Tribute’s bass and its small size that allows it to stand out.
It is IP67 dust proof and water resistant (it can be completely submerged in shallow water for a short time) and has a battery life of up to eight hours at medium volume level with USB-C charging. Like the Bose, this portable Bluetooth speaker has an integrated strap so you can clip it to your bag or motorcycle handlebars.
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Although a bit expensive, the Bose SoundLink Micro is the best-sounding speaker for its small size, providing more bass than other pocket speakers. It is a fully waterproof Bluetooth speaker and is available in three Bose SoundLink color options.
Read our Bose Sound Link Micro Review.
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Available in white or black for $ 179, the ROM is currently Sonos’ smallest and cheapest speaker (if you don’t count these $ 99 Sonos-compatible Symphonic Ikea Wi-Fi Book Shelf speakers), though Mini is quite expensive for wireless speakers. This model, like Sonos’ first Move portable speaker ($ 400), is equipped with both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and can tap into existing Sonos multi-room audio systems and link to other Series 2-compatible Sonos speakers. The Sonos revolving Sonos make the Sonos speaker a great starter for newcomers to the world. Read our Sonos Room overview.
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Anchor’s Soundcore Motion Plus came out in 2019 and managed to slip under my radar, which is a shame because it’s one of the best sounding under $ 110, if not the best $ 105. )۔ Slightly larger than many mini Bluetooth speakers, it’s still compact and looks a bit bulky compared to its price range, with bigger bass, more volume and better clarity. It is completely waterproof (IPX7 rated) and supports OptX streaming codecs for devices such as Samsung’s Galaxy phones that support it.
Read our Anchor Sound Core Motion Plus review.
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With its new canister-like design, to fit perfectly in the chair cup holder, Sony has developed a portable Bluetooth speaker with a design that you may be familiar with from famous speakers such as the UE Boom and the JBL Flip. Will With better bass and battery life over the years.
An additional bass model, the SRS-XB23 definitely has a warm sound. It delivers better sound with more bass and volume than the cheaper cheap Bluetooth speakers that you can find on Amazon in the $ 40- $ 100 range. It also has a sleek looking Bluetooth speaker that is available in five different color options: black, taupe, coral red, light blue and olive green. Some colors are available at low prices.
Equipped with two new full range drivers and a passive bass radiator, it delivers 12 hours of battery life at moderate volume levels and is waterproof, dust proof, rust proof and shock proof with IP67 rating. It has USB-C charging and can connect up to 100 other Sony speakers using Sony’s Party Connect feature.
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For its first three generations, the JBL clip was a circular design of a micro Bluetooth speaker. But for the fourth-generation Clip 4, the JBL has taken on a more oval shape, slightly extended the speaker and added USB-C charging. It looks more durable with a strong integrated carabiner “clip”. Also, it sounds a little better, with more volume, clearer sound and more bass. With an IP67 water resistance rating, it’s not completely waterproof (clip 3 is), but now it’s dust proof.
One of the best wireless Bluetooth speakers for its small speaker size, the clip speaker sells for $ 70, but the price should drop later in the year. Old Clip 3 is often discounted.
Read our review of JBL Clip 4.
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The Tribute Max Sound Plus is about 30 to 30 percent bigger than its sibling X Sound Go and costs about 25 25 more, but it performs much better and has the best sounding speakers in its size and price class. is one of the. It has a long rechargeable battery and excellent audio quality for Bluetooth speakers.
Read our Tribute Max Sound Plus review.
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JBL’s Flip 5 ($ 130) is slightly larger than the old Flip 4, which now costs around $ 80, with better sound and a bit more bass. It has an IPX7 waterproof certification, which means that this little speaker can be submerged in a meter of water for 30 minutes and survive. The Tribute’s Stormbox is about 30 30 less and plays louder, but I like the Philip 5’s tunnel balance better. It also offers USB-C charging.
The StepUp JBL Charge 5 runs faster and offers more bass at $ 180.
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Bang & Olufsen has upgraded its dome-shaped aluminum-clad A1 speaker with better battery life, better performance of the speaker phone (it now has a row of three microphones) and a slightly better sound. It’s not only the smallest wireless speaker in the Danish company, but also the cheapest at $ 241 (you can buy it in Gray for $ 219).
Although the speaker drivers remain the same, the Qualcomm chip set that has been upgraded to the speaker (the speaker uses Bluetooth 5.1), enhances the sound quality a bit, especially at higher volumes, for better digital signal processing. With. It’s one of the best-sounding mini Bluetooth speaker models, it’s more balanced than other Bluetooth speakers – and should look good considering its high price point of view.
It’s also worth noting that the A1 has a multi-point Bluetooth pairing so you can connect it to your PC and smartphone at the same time and easily switch back and forth between the two if you get a call on your phone. In addition, the speaker is enabled by Alexa, which means you can activate Amazon’s voice assistant just by saying “Alexa”.
Battery life is rated at 50% volume for 18 hours (previously the A1 did not meet its battery life claims, but this number is more accurate) and if you can afford it you can create Can connect up to two A1 speakers. A pair of stereo speakers is waterproof with an IP67 rating that allows it to be briefly immersed in shallow water.
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I’ve long been a fan of Sony’s smallest Bluetooth speaker, which has been upgraded for 2021 with some design improvements and a slightly better sound. This model is both dust and waterproof with IP67 certification and is rated at a moderate volume level for 16 hours of battery life (it has USB-C charging, while the old XB12 was not). The speaker plays louder for its small size, with some punches on its bass, but it can only make so much noise – yes, it has its own limitations. You can get stereo sound if you add another XB13.
The XB13 is available in a variety of color options and includes a strap so you can attach it to a variety of accessories. It also has speaker phone capabilities with an integrated microphone. The list goes on for 60, but should be discounted later in 2021.
Read our Sony SRS-XB01 review.
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We liked the original Wonder Boom Bluetooth speaker from Ultimate Airs, which looked good for its compact size and was also waterproof. Now the company has released Wonder Boom 2, which is a touch bigger and looks a little better than the original, with more bass and a special outdoor boost mode that enhances the treble.
Like its predecessor, the fully waterproof Wonder Boom 2 is a compact speaker with a list price of $ 100 but sometimes sold for a little less. What makes IP67 different is that it is dust proof, more shock resistant and also floatable. According to Ultimate Airs, it also has a 30% better battery life – up to 13 hours at medium volume levels – and you can pair two to pair a stereo sound with just the push of a button on each speaker.
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At about $ 35, the Tribute X Sound Go is one of the top speakers for money with Bluetooth connectivity. In addition to the decent sound, it is also completely waterproof. It also has excellent battery life – up to 24 hours at 50 volume level. Read our Tribute X Sound Go review.
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The Tribute’s Stormbox speaker looks like a cross between a UE and a JBL speaker. We suspect this is not an accident. Completely waterproof, it costs about $ 50 less than the JBL Philip 5 and makes a great sound and has a battery life of up to 20 hours. Tribute’s X-Sound speakers may be better priced, but the Stormbox is more stylish. It also has a rechargeable Li-ion battery that powers up to 20 hours of continuous playtime.
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1 is known for the most expensive earphones. But its first Bluetooth speaker is also quite decent. Its power is the bass performance of this size for the speaker. Although this mini speaker does not specify the Philip 5 or the UE Wonder Boom, its bass sound is loud. It can be hung flat or vertically using the built-in Leonard. I preferred his voice when the speaker was in front of me (not above).
The speaker makes a list for $ 100, but Amazon is currently selling it for $ 66 when you place a coupon at checkout.
Full Disclosure: This is the only product on this list that we have not personally tested. But we applauded its predecessor, Oontz Angle Plus, in 2017. We’ll be reviewing it soon, but we’re adding it here based on our positive experience with Plus and more than 4,800 enthusiastic customer reviews on Amazon, where it sells for $ 35 to $ 40. happens.