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Best Bluetooth Speakers Buying Guide: Welcome to TheIndianSubcontinent's expert round-up of the best portable and outdoor speakers you can
buy in 2019If you don't have one already in your AV arsenal, a Bluetooth speaker is a must-own piece of technology
They're the best way to take your tunes with you to picnics, beaches and outdoor adventures, and some of the best ones sound just as good as
one that'll serenade us from the bedroom to the beach and everywhere in-between
That's why we've put together this buying guide, which will help you find the right Bluetooth speaker for your needs (and your budget).What
you need to know about Black Friday 2019Keep in mind that Black Friday and Cyber Monday are great times to hunt down a new Bluetooth speaker
It's not at all uncommon to find some of the best Bluetooth speakers heavily discounted over the massive sales event, so bear that in mind
before you splash your cash.Best Bluetooth speakers at a glanceSonos MoveUE Boom 3Bose SoundLink RevolveJBL Charge 4Anker Soundcore
FlareBose SoundLink Mini IIUE Wonderboom 2Tribit XSound GoSony SRS-XB501GDenon Envaya (DSB-250BT)What you need to knowHow to pick out the
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Assistant, Amazon Alexa, or Siri built-in.There are so many new speakers on the market these days with great designs and the latest tech
built-in that it can be tricky to figure out which one you need
Although it may seem like the choice is endless, there are plenty with unique selling points that'll suit you.First up, some speakers are
built with ultimate durability in mind, others are weather and waterproof for camping and tunes by the pool; however, some aren't fit for
start by picturing where you're going to use it and find a speaker that matches that setting
That means if you're a beach person, water and dust-proofing in your outdoor speaker are key.Or, if you're a party person, you might want
the ability to connect two speakers together or a speaker with multi-point pairing that allows multiple devices to connect at a time
Battery life, sound quality, and design are paramount for all speakers, and we've done our best to take these in the utmost consideration
when creating our list.That said, here are 10 of our favorite portable wireless speakers right now, ranked by their price-to-performance
ratio, that will surely work for you.(Image credit: Sonos)Our top picksThe best Bluetooth speakers you can buy1
Sonos MoveThe best Bluetooth speaker in the world, Sonos Move brings the party indoors and outsideWeight: 6.61 pounds (3kg) | Battery life:
10 hours | Connectivity: Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n, 2.4 GHz, and 5GHz) and Bluetooth 4.2 | Drivers: One down-firing tweeter, one mid-woofer, two
Class-D digital amplifiers | NFC: No | Aux-in: No | USB charging: Yes (USB-C, and comes with charging dock)Sounds
want to consider it not only as your on-the-go party station, but also as your main in-the-home speaker too.With two quality drivers, a
solid app that unlocks playback from hundreds of wireless sources, multi-room capabilities and smart audio-tuning tech which tweaks the
output based on the speaker's immediate surroundings, the Sonos Move is engineered well beyond your average Bluetooth speaker
channels for a home cinema set-up
world.Read the full review:Sonos Move review(Image credit: Ultimate Ears)2
UE Boom 3The former best Bluetooth speaker is still great for travelling withWeight: 1.2 pounds | Battery life: 15 hours | Wireless range:
30+ feet | Frequency response: 90Hz-20kHz | Drivers: Two 1.75" drivers and two 1.75" x 3" passive radiators | NFC: Yes | Aux-in: Yes USB
charging: YesIP67 waterproof/dust-proofPowerful soundRugged designAudio could be clearerBattery life isn't improved over originalWhile we
weren't as impressed with the UE Boom 3 as we were with its predecessor, this is still one of the best Bluetooth speakers money can buy in
This is a speaker that can get loud and not distort at higher volumes; be light enough to carry on a camping trip but remain durable enough
so you have even more options when it comes to color and pattern combinations.Read the full review: UE Boom 3 review(Image credit: Bose)3
Bose SoundLink RevolveThe best Bluetooth speaker runner-upWeight: 1.5 pounds | Battery life: Up to 12 hours | Wireless range: 30 feet |
Frequency response: N/A | Drivers: N/A | NFC: No | Aux-in: Yes | USB charging: YesTrue 360-degree soundBeautiful design and buildDetailed
If bass is your game, the JBL Charge 3 is an excellent fully waterproof speaker that sounds great, but is big and heavy along with it.Read
the full review: Bose SoundLink Revolve review(Image credit: JBL)4
JBL Charge 4A great speaker that also charges your phoneWeight: 2.12 pounds | Battery life: 20 hours | Wireless range: 30+ feet | Frequency
response: 60Hz - 20kHz | Drivers: Two 1.7" drivers and two passive radiators | NFC: No | Bluetooth version: 4.2 | Aux-in: Yes | USB
charging: YesKicking bass responseWaterproofCan charge your phoneExposed woofersNo 360-degree soundFor the money, the JBL Charge 4 is a
review: JBL Charge 4 review(Image credit: Soundcore)5
Anker Soundcore FlareThe best budget Bluetooth speakerWeight: 1.1 pounds | Battery life: 12 hours | Wireless range: 20m / 66ft | Frequency
response: N/A | Drivers: 2 x 1.75" Full Range + 2 x Passive Radiator | NFC: No | Aux-in: Yes | Bluetooth version: 4.2 | Weatherproofing:
Yes-IPX7 | Charges devices over USB: NoImpressive sound for the sizeExcellent mobile appWaterproofAverage battery lifeHarsh at max
volumeAnker has a history of making excellent budget wireless speakers
happens if you can stretch your budget? For around $20 more you get the Anker Soundcore Flare, an excellent waterproof Bluetooth speaker
Competitors like the UE Wonderboom (listed above) give the Flare a run for its money in terms of build quality but we give the Flare the
slight edge with sound quality
Bose SoundLink Mini IIThe best mid-range speakerWeight: 1.5 pounds | Dimensions: 2 x 7.1 x 2.3 inches (H x W x D) | Battery life: Up to 10
hours | Wireless range: 30 ft (10 m) | Frequency response: N/A | Drivers: N/A | NFC: No | Bluetooth version: N/A | Aux-in: Yes | USB
charging: NoStellar soundBuilt like a tankCompact form factorNot water resistantNo NFC or multipoint BluetoothThe Bose SoundLink Mini II is
relatively ancient, having been released in June 2015
However, writing off the SoundLink Mini II because of its age would be a mistake, as it remains one of the best sounding wireless
UE Wonderboom 2The best outdoor speaker gets a refreshWeight: 0.93 pounds | Dimensions: 104 x 95.3mm (H x D) | Battery life: Up to 13 hours
radiators | NFC: No | Bluetooth version: N/A | Aux-in: No | USB charging: NoGreat sound for its sizeIP67 dustproof/waterproof rating30%
slew of upgrades that make the Wonderboom 2 even better, like the increased battery life (up 30% compared to the original), better bass
response, and the new Outdoor Boost feature that helps the speaker get even louder than before.The UE Wonderboom 2 is a fantastic rugged and
review: UE Wonderboom 2 review(Image credit: Tribit)8
Tribit XSound GoThe best ultra-budget portable Bluetooth speakerWeight: 0.8 pounds | Battery life: Up to 24 hours | Wireless range: N/A |
Frequency response: 85 - 20,000 Hz | Drivers: 2 x 6W | NFC: No | Aux-in: No | USB charging: NoUltra-cheapIPX7 water resistantSurprising
The speaker impressed with balanced sound, is near distortion-free at high volumes, and lasts and incredible 20+ hours of playtime at medium
spend a lot more for better sound quality
review: Tribit XSound Go review(Image credit: Sony)9
Sony SRS-XB501GThe ultimate party speaker with Google Assistant built right inWeight: 6 lb 14 oz | Battery life: 12 hours | Wireless range:
98 ft | Frequency response: 20 - 20,000Hz | Drivers: 45mm | NFC: Yes | Aux-in: N/A | USB charging: NoPortable party speakerPowerful,
spacious soundLights aren't synchronizedAverage voice detectionThe SRS-XB501G is a big speaker that offers a light show, tripod mount, big
sound, and Google Assistant
This is a speaker that you can truly use on the go and in the home after a day of partying
On the go, the speaker is brilliant, playing loudly and for up to 16 hours
It's not the best wireless speaker, nor the best smart speaker, but it's a solid entry in both categories and one of a select few to exist
in both camps.Read the full review: Sony SRS-XB501G review(Image credit: Denon)10
Denon Envaya (DSB-250BT)The most durable Bluetooth speakerWeight: 1.6 pounds | Dimensions: 209 x 74 x 77mm (W x D x H) | Battery life: 13
hours | Wireless range: 30m (100ft) | Frequency response: N/A | Drivers: 2 x 40mm Full Range Driver, 1 x 53x135mm Passive Radiator | NFC: No
| Aux-in: Yes | Bluetooth version: N/A | Weatherproofing: Yes | Charges devices over USB: NoPowerful, rich, room-filling soundBetter
balanced audio than mostIP67 ratingStiff buttonsLackluster trebleThe newest speaker in the Denon Envaya line is one of the first speakers to
absolutely blow us away in 2018
It offers powerful, room-filling sound that will sound great to most ears, plus comes with an IP67 rating, make it both dust and waterproof
It's also built like a tank, making it one of the most durable speakers we've ever laid our hands on.Despite a nearly flawless performance,
along the side can feel stiff and difficult to operate
this year.Read the full review: Denon Envaya (DSB-250BT) reviewPortable speaker dealsgczQifsfBYcQVBfrTYuUn3.jpg?#
