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Portable Speaker Reviews

Portable Bluetooth speaker reviews for buyers comparing sound, battery life, durability, size and price.

Buyer guide

How to choose a portable speaker

Prioritize the size, durability and battery life that suit your use before chasing maximum loudness.

  • Portability: match the weight and dimensions to travel, outdoor use or a fixed room.
  • Durability: choose an appropriate water and dust rating for poolside or outdoor listening.
  • Sound and battery: compare bass at normal volume, maximum output and battery life at realistic listening levels.
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Compare two portable speakers side by side, including scores, battery life, durability, connectivity and official product information.

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JBL PartyBox Stage 320 product image
8.5/10 #1

JBL PartyBox Stage 320 Review

JBL PartyBox Stage 320 is not a subtle living-room speaker. It is a large portable party system with wheels, lighting, […]

JBL · Portable party speaker
Sonos Move 2 product image
8.5/10 #2

Sonos Move 2 Review

Sonos Move 2 research-based review covering Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 24-hour replaceable battery, Trueplay, 3 kg weight, IP56 protection and line-in options.

Sonos · Smart Bluetooth speaker
Tribit StormBox Blast 2 product image
8.5/10 #3

Tribit StormBox Blast 2 Review

Tribit StormBox Blast 2 research-based review covering 200 W peak output, 30-hour battery, 8.6 kg weight, IP67 protection, app EQ, lighting and karaoke inputs.

Tribit · Party speaker
JBL Charge 6 product image
8.4/10 #4

JBL Charge 6 Review

JBL Charge 6 research-based review covering 45 W output, 28-hour battery claim, IP68 protection, USB-C lossless audio, power-bank use and Auracast.

JBL · Portable Bluetooth speaker
Bose SoundLink Max product image
8.4/10 #5

Bose SoundLink Max Review

Bose SoundLink Max research-based review covering its three-transducer design, 20-hour battery, IP67 protection, aptX Adaptive, AUX input and 2.13 kg weight.

Bose · Portable Bluetooth speaker
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus product image
8.4/10 #6

Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus Review

Soundcore Boom 2 Plus research-based review covering 140 W output, 20-hour battery, 3.8 kg weight, IPX7 protection, app EQ, lighting and PartyCast.

Soundcore · Portable Bluetooth speaker
Bose SoundLink Plus product image
8.3/10 #7

Bose SoundLink Plus Review

Overview The Bose SoundLink Plus is a portable Bluetooth speaker positioned between the smallest travel speakers and larger party-oriented models. […]

Bose · Portable Bluetooth speaker
Sony ULT Field 7 product image
8.3/10 #8

Sony ULT Field 7 Review

Overview Sony’s ULT Field 7 is a large rechargeable Bluetooth speaker designed for outdoor gatherings, parties and listeners who want […]

Sony · Portable Bluetooth speaker
JBL PartyBox Encore 2 product image
8.3/10 #9

JBL PartyBox Encore 2 Review

Overview The JBL PartyBox Encore 2 is a portable party speaker intended to bring louder, more energetic playback, lighting and […]

JBL · Portable party speaker
JBL Boombox 4 product image
8.3/10 #10

JBL Boombox 4 Review

JBL Boombox 4 research-based review covering its multi-driver system, 34-hour maximum battery claim, 5.89 kg weight, IP68 protection and Auracast.

JBL · Portable Bluetooth speaker
JBL Xtreme 4 product image
8.3/10 #11

JBL Xtreme 4 Review

JBL Xtreme 4 research-based review covering its four-driver system, 30-hour maximum claim, 2.1 kg weight, IP67 protection, power bank and replaceable battery.

JBL · Portable Bluetooth speaker
Bose SoundLink Flex Gen 2 product image
8.3/10 #12

Bose SoundLink Flex Gen 2 Review

Bose SoundLink Flex Gen 2 research-based review covering PositionIQ, 12-hour battery, Bluetooth multipoint, IP67 protection, floating design and limits.

Bose · Portable Bluetooth speaker
Marshall Middleton II product image
8.2/10 #13

Marshall Middleton II Review

Overview Marshall’s Middleton II is a rugged portable Bluetooth speaker that aims to combine the brand’s recognizable amplifier-inspired styling with […]

Marshall · Portable Bluetooth speaker
JBL Flip 7 product image
8.2/10 #14

JBL Flip 7 Review

JBL Flip 7 research-based review covering 35 W output, 14-to-16-hour battery, 826 g weight, IP68 protection, Auracast and practical limitations.

JBL · Portable Bluetooth speaker
Marshall Middleton product image
8.1/10 #15

Marshall Middleton Review

Marshall Middleton research-based review covering True Stereophonic sound, 20-plus-hour battery, 1.8 kg weight, IP67 protection, Stack Mode and power-bank use.

Marshall · Portable Bluetooth speaker
Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 4 product image
8.1/10 #16

Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 4 Review

Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 4 research-based review covering stronger 360-degree sound, 20-hour battery, floating IP67 body, drop resistance and PartyUp support.

Ultimate Ears · Portable Bluetooth speaker
Beats Pill product image
8.1/10 #17

Beats Pill Review

Beats Pill research-based review covering two-way drivers, 24-hour battery, IP67 protection, USB-C lossless audio, phone charging and cross-platform use.

Beats · Portable Bluetooth speaker
Marshall Emberton III product image
8/10 #18

Marshall Emberton III Review

Marshall Emberton III research-based review covering multidirectional sound, 32-plus-hour battery, 670 g weight, Bluetooth 5.3, microphone and IP67 protection.

Marshall · Portable Bluetooth speaker
Ultimate Ears BOOM 4 product image
8/10 #19

Ultimate Ears BOOM 4 Review

Ultimate Ears BOOM 4 research-based review covering 360-degree sound, 15-hour battery, floating IP67 design, drop resistance, app EQ and PartyUp linking.

Ultimate Ears · Portable Bluetooth speaker
Soundcore Motion 300 product image
8/10 #20

Soundcore Motion 300 Review

Soundcore Motion 300 research-based review covering 30 W stereo output, LDAC, SmartTune placement, 13-hour battery, 776 g weight, app EQ and IPX7 protection.

Soundcore · Portable Bluetooth speaker
Sonos Roam 2 product image
7.8/10 #21

Sonos Roam 2 Review

Sonos Roam 2 research-based review covering Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, automatic Trueplay, 10-hour battery, Qi charging, 430 g weight and IP67 protection.

Sonos · Smart Bluetooth speaker
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