22 Best Bluetooth Speakers (2023): Portable, Waterproof, and More

The very best Bluetooth audio system nonetheless have a spot close to and pricey to our hearts, whilst we have seen higher (and extra moveable) sensible audio system creeping into the universe. It is enjoyable and simple to ask an Amazon Echo or Google Nest speaker to play your favourite observe or inform you the climate, however sensible audio system require steady Wi-Fi and updates to work. By (principally) forgoing voice assistants and Wi-Fi radios, Bluetooth audio system are extra moveable, with the power to enterprise outdoors of your own home and stand up to rugged situations just like the sandy seashore or the steamy Airbnb jacuzzi. They will additionally work with any smartphone, they usually sound nearly as good as their smart-speaker equivalents.

We have examined lots of of Bluetooth audio system since 2017 (and lots of earlier than that), and we are able to fortunately say they’re nonetheless a few of the greatest small units you may hearken to. Listed here are our favorites proper now. Remember to try all our buying guides, together with the Best Soundbars, Best Wirefree Earbuds, and Best Smart Speakers.

Up to date December 2023: We have added the JBL Authentics 200, Urbanista Malibu, Sonos Transfer 2, Sennheiser Ambeo Mini, and Final Ears Epicboom.

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