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you've got a dedicated AV cabinet with gold-plated speaker cables and an amplifier the size of a car engine, there are going to be those
times when the portability of one of the best Bluetooth speakers just can't be ignored.They may need a battery top up every now and again,
and a wireless Bluetooth connection does mean that you're going to get a small drop off in audio quality due to data compression
But when it comes to convenience and price, Bluetooth speakers often can't be beaten.Whether you're looking for a speaker to bring with you
on your next adventure, a portable powerhouse to bring with you to the beach or a rocking wireless speaker for your next house party,
features you want from your speaker, its imperative that it has a decent battery life and good level of sound quality
There's no point in having a device packed full of features if its battery dies quickly and it sounds rubbish
features side, common requests include water-resistance (and water-proof speakers), voice calling and device charging - a feature that
allows you to plug your phone or tablet into the speaker to siphon off a bit of juice when it's running a bit low
based on the activity you're going to do with it
tried to highlight some of the most common use cases below and have selected a speaker that fits perfectly with that scenario.Without
further ado, here are the 10 best Bluetooth wireless speakers, ranked by their price-to-performance ratio.What are the 10 best bluetooth
UE Boom 2The best Bluetooth speakerWeight: 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: YesBrilliant designWaterproofRobust
set of featuresBattery life isn't improved over originalThis sequel to the UE Boom nails everything a Bluetooth speaker should be
Portable, but still incredibly durable
Plus, even better, the addition of waterproofing turns what used to be the best Bluetooth speaker around for most occasions into the best
Fugoo StyleThe best Bluetooth speaker runner-upWeight: 1 pound | Battery life: Up to 40 hours | Wireless range: 30+ feet | Frequency
response: 60Hz -20kHz | Drivers: Two 28mm neodymium tweeters, two 39mm neodymium aluminum domed mid/woofers, two 43mm x 54mm passive
radiators | NFC: No | Aux-in: Yes | USB charging: YesAwesome soundAmazing battery lifeNo flaws to noteMeet one of the Bluetooth speaker
market's best-kept secrets
The Fugoo comes in your choice of jacket style (Style, Tough, or Sport), but no matter which one you choose, this speaker is just as suited
up to 40 hours of battery life when listening at medium volume
We were able to get nearly 20 hours out of it at a high volume.Read the full review: Fugoo3
JBL Charge 3A great speaker that also charges your phoneWeight: 1.76 pounds | Battery life: 20 hours | Wireless range: 30+ feet | Frequency
response: 65Hz - 20kHz | Drivers: Two 1.7" drivers and two passive radiators | NFC: No | Bluetooth version: 3.0 | Aux-in: Yes | USB
charging: YesKicking bass responseWaterproofExposed woofersAs a package, the JBL Charge 3 offers a compelling set of features and excellent
latest iteration maintains JBL's dominance in the portable Bluetooth speaker market.Read the full review: JBL Charge 34
Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin WirelessThe best high-end Bluetooth speakerWeight: 14 pounds | Battery life: N/A | Wireless range: N/A |
Frequency response: 44Hz - 28kHz | Drivers: Two 25W tweeters, two 25W mid-range drivers, one 50W subwoofer | NFC: No | Bluetooth version:
4.1 | Aux-in: Yes | USB charging: NoExcellent all-around soundIconic designLimited stereo effectSlightly awkward setupThe new Bowers and
Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless is a beautiful piece of design
It's a solid, reassuringly weighty wireless speaker delivering on all the BW audio heritage which the British audio maestro has been
dynamic, controlled bass.Its price might put a bit of a damper on your wallet, but if you have audiophile tastes that extend into the
portable speaker space, the Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless is the only speaker you should be considering.Read the full review:Bowers
and Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless5
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 factorNo 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 WonderboomWeight: 425g | Dimensions: 102 x 93.5mm (H x D) | Battery life: Up to 10 hours | Wireless range: 100 ft (33 m) | Frequency
Aux-in: No | USB charging: No360-degree soundMultipoint pairingWaterproofSlightly confined soundingWhen someone asks us for a recommendation
for a waterproof speaker, the UE Roll 2 was always on the top of our list
Creative Muvo 2CThe best budget Bluetooth speakerWeight: 0.35 pounds | Battery life: 6 hours | Wireless range: N/A | Frequency response: N/A
| Drivers: 1 x full-range | NFC: No | Aux-in: Yes | Bluetooth version: 4.2 | Weatherproofing: Yes-IP66 | Charges devices over USB:
NoFeature-richHas some actual bassBuggy appAdvanced features can be complexThe Creative Muvo 2C is a speaker than punches well above its
that being said, if you spend more you'll get a more refined sound, better bass still, and a longer battery life
the Creative Muvo 2, which could be an option if you want this same functionality in a slightly larger form factor
Bang and Olufsen Beoplay P2The best lightweight Bluetooth speakerWeight: 275 g (9.7 oz) | Battery life: Up to 10 hours | Wireless range: N/A
| Frequency response: 68 Hz - 21.000Hz | Drivers: 2 x 15W class D for woofer and tweeter (2 x 50W peak power) | NFC: No | Aux-in: No | USB
charging: NoUltra-portableGood bass for the sizeIt's lacking highs and midsA pouch or case would be niceBO created a hit with the Beoplay P2
On top of that, the speaker is ultra-portable without compromising on much bass content
Sure, you could get something a little bigger (and stereo) for the same price, but at this size the sound quality justifies the price
Marshall KilburnThe best big Bluetooth speakerWeight: 3kg | Battery life: Up to 20 hours | Wireless range: N/A | Frequency response: 62 -
20,000Hz | Drivers: two 3/4-inch dome tweeters, one 4-inch woofer | NFC: No | Aux-in: Yes | USB charging: YesBass and treble
controlsEarth-pounding bassNo playback controlsNot as portable as competitionThe Marshall Kilburn might not appear to be the best choice in
feel and pristine sound quality
Denon Envaya (DSB-250BT)The most durable Bluetooth speakerWeight: 0.75 Kg | 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 mostStiff buttonsLackluster trebleThe newest speaker in the Denon Envaya line is one of the first speakers to absolutely blow us
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)Now need something to listen to Check out our collection of the best
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