Updated: 15 Aug 2024
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BEST OVERALL
Sonos Roam
The Sonos Roam delivers powerful sound for a small box, a rugged design that can take a tumble, excellent connectivity features (including Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth) and even smart home control.
$179.00
BEST BUDGET
Tribit Audio Stormbox Micro 2
The most fully-featured mini Bluetooth speaker we’ve tested, with great sound quality. It’s not the loudest option, but at this size and price, you can’t buy better.
$59.99
BEST MID-RANGE
JBL Flip 6
This is a speaker that sticks to the basics, and gets them all right. This rugged model is super simple to use, sounds good and can be linked to up to 100 other JBL speakers to create a big wall of sound.
$99.95
BEST FOR SOUND
B&O Beosound A1 Gen 2
This sophisticated speaker offers crisp audio performance that makes it ideal for the audiophile: think impeccable balance between bass, mid and treble in a bijou design.
$189.99
BEST FOR PARTIES
JBL Xtreme 4
A large speaker packed with features. It sounds great and is well-balanced with powerful bass. It’s also waterproof, easy to carry, has top battery life – and is ready to party!
$379.95
BEST TO CHARGE A PHONE
JBL Charge 5
Looking for a portable speaker that can charge your phone too? Here it is. In terms of features it’s fairly basic other than this trick, but the sound is solid and it’s built tough (and waterproof).
$179.95
BEST FOR BATTERY
Tribit Stormbox Flow
It’s not a looker and it’s a tad heavy to boot, but that’s because it’s got a massive 30 hours of battery life under the hood. With a sub-$80 / £80 price tag, it’s hard to complain…
$79.99
BEST PREMIUM
Bose SoundLink Max
This robust, go-anywhere wireless speaker isn’t the cheapest option, but the sound will make you overlook its steeper price tag. Want your soirée to go with a bang? Look no further.
$399.00
BEST FOR DESIGN
Ultimate Ears Epicboom
This 2023 starlet looks the absolute business. It’s pricey, but if you want that funky Ultimate Ears design aesthetic and sound, it’s back – in a big way.
$299.99