The best portable Bluetooth speakers in 2025
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Ever had those moments when your phone’s speaker just isn’t loud enough? That’s where a Bluetooth speaker comes in handy. Some are great for just kicking back and listening, while others can are made to deliver sound for whole gatherings.
When shopping for one, think beyond just sound quality. How sturdy is it? What’s the size and weight? You should also consider its durability and whether it has any extra features. And yeah, the price matters too.
Best Bluetooth speakers under $100:
- JBL Clip 5 – ultra-portable, waterproof, easy to clip onto a bike or backpack
- Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 – waterproof, 360 sound
- Anker Soundcore 2 – waterproof, strong bass, great battery life
Best Bluetooth speakers under $200:
- JBL Flip 6 – waterproof, good price
- Beats Pill – good sound, IP67 rating, offers lossless audio (with USB-C), can charge your phone
- UE Megaboom 4 – waterproof, 360-degree sound, long battery life
- JBL Charge 5 – nice sound, waterproof, long battery life
Best Bluetooth speakers over $200:
- Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Generation) - dustproof, waterproof, amazing sound, nice battery life, great portability
- Marshall Kilburn 2 – long battery life
- JBL Boombox 3 – waterproof, long battery life, stylish boombox design
- JBL Xtreme 4 – loud, clear sound, long battery life, dustproof, waterproof
- Sony ULT Field 7 - loud, strong bass, guitar and mic inputs
Bluetooth speakers for $100 or less
JBL Clip 5
Battery life: Up to 12 hours
The JBL Clip 5 is categorized as an ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker, designed to be compact and easy to carry around. Yes, this isn't a powerful speaker, but it's portable, dust- and water-resistant with an IP67 rating, and it packs a built-in carabiner, making it great for outdoor adventures. Its compact size and versatile clip allow for effortless attachment to almost any object.
Despite its compact body and affordable price tag, this is still a JBL speaker, so expect to be pleasantly surprised when you hear it for the first time.
Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4
Battery life: Up to 14 hours
The WONDERBOOM 4 delivers impressive 360-degree sound in a compact, durable design. With up to 14 hours of playtime, it’s built for nonstop adventures. With a solid IP67 rating, it has complete protection against dust, can survive water submersion of up to 3 feet for around 30 minutes, and even has a floatable construction, making it perfect for the pool, beach, or shower.
It also packs an Outdoor Boost mode that enhances sound clarity outside and a Podcast Mode, which ensures crisp, clear vocals. And if that's not enough, you can pair two WONDERBOOM 4 speakers for true stereo sound.
It also packs an Outdoor Boost mode that enhances sound clarity outside and a Podcast Mode, which ensures crisp, clear vocals. And if that's not enough, you can pair two WONDERBOOM 4 speakers for true stereo sound.
Anker Soundcore 2
Battery life: Up to 24 hours
Undoubtedly, the biggest selling point of the Anker Soundcore 2 is that it delivers up to a whopping 24 hours of playtime despite its ultra-portable design. In addition, it has a high IPX7 water resistance rating, allowing it to survive submersion of up to 3 feet for about 30 minutes. It doesn't have protection against dust, though, so you may want to be careful when using it on the beach.
Equipped with 12W of powerful sound and BassUp technology that enhances bass, this fella may be small, but it delivers a loud sound for its size. It even has buttons on top for easier playback control.
Bluetooth speakers from $100 to $200
JBL Flip 6
Battery life: Up to 12 hours
A successor to the highly popular JBL Flip 5, the JBL Flip 6 is where great sound quality, cool design and an affordable price tag meet. It's the kind of speaker you'd be proud to whip out of your backpack and play some music for your friends, as its name carries some weight in the Bluetooth speaker enthusiast community.
The Flip 6 comes with a Type C charging port, which means you don't need to carry an extra cable and can use your phone's charger (unless it's an iPhone, of course). It's also just as durable as the best of them, with its IP67 waterproof and dustproof resistance.
Beats Pill
Battery life: Up to 24 hours
The Beats Pill is sleek and delivers incredible sound for its size, boasting punchy bass typical for a Beats product. In addition, you can connect it to a laptop or phone via a USB-C cable and enjoy lossless audio. Moreover, the speaker can double as a power bank, charging your iPhone while playing your favorite tunes.
It's durable as well, boasting a solid IP67 dust and water resistance rating. This means it's dust-tight and can withstand submersion of up to three feet for up to 30 minutes. So, you can easily bring this portable speaker everywhere you go, having the peace of mind that it will survive every adventure.
It's durable as well, boasting a solid IP67 dust and water resistance rating. This means it's dust-tight and can withstand submersion of up to three feet for up to 30 minutes. So, you can easily bring this portable speaker everywhere you go, having the peace of mind that it will survive every adventure.
UE Megaboom 4
Battery life: Up to 20 hours
The UE Megaboom 4 is one of the most popular large Bluetooth speakers out there and for a good reason: it blasts powerful 360-degree sound, allows pairing several speakers to get even more boom and has a rock solid connection that it can keep at distances of up to 150 feet. On top of that, it has a floating construction and boasts a IP67 dust and water resistance rating.
JBL Charge 5
Battery life: Up to 20 hours
The JBL Charge 5 is another Bluetooth speaker under $200 that is worth considering. It packs great sound and comes with an IP67 rating, which means it's water-resistant and dustproof. In addition to that, the speaker offers up to 20 hours of playtime on a single charge. So, with its great battery life, water-resistant rating, and great sound, this speaker is perfect for gatherings by the beach or pool.
Bluetooth speakers over $200
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Generation)
Battery life: Up to 18 hours
As a true Bang & Olufsen speaker, the Beosound A1 (2nd Generation) delivers incredible sound. In addition to that, it has a built-in microphone and supports Amazon Alexa, enabling you to control your music playback with voice commands. It also has an awesome IP67 dust and water resistance rating, which gives in incredible durability. Oh, and the speaker offers up to 18 hours of listening time on a single charge.
Marshall Kilburn II
Battery life: 20+ hours
The stylish-looking Marshall Kilburn will look great in any home with the recognizable Marshall design. But it's not just about the visual appeal as it also boasts a very clear and loud sound output that will definitely satisfy music enthusiasts. And while it's bigger and heavier than most other speakers on the list, it does have a strap to carry it around so you can take your premium music experience anywhere and enjoy it for more than 20 hours. The price tag is a step above what we've looked at so far, but if it's within your budget, you won't regret getting the Kilburn II.
JBL Boombox 3
Battery life: Up to 24 hours
With boomy bass and an overall impressive sound quality, the large-sized JBL Boombox 3 is one more great big Bluetooth speaker. All speakers on this list can be used for an outdoor party, but the Boombox 3 is probably the only one that can do it without any compromises.
To top it off, you can also use it as a power bank to charge your phone while on the go. And that classic boombox design could be a major plus for the right kind of person.
JBL Xtreme 4
Battery life: Up to 24 hours
The JBL Xtreme 4 takes your music experience to the next level, featuring two woofers, powerful drivers, and dual Bass Radiators for dynamic audio with deep bass and rich detail. With 24 hours of playtime—and an extra 6 hours using Playtime Boost—it's perfect for all-day use, while its high IP67 dust and water resistance rating ensures solid protection both indoors and outdoors. On top of that, the speaker comes with an adjustable shoulder strap, making it easy to carry around.
Sony ULT Field 7
Battery life: Up to 30 hours
Released in April 2024, the Sony ULT Field 7 is a party speaker made to provide audio for entire gatherings. It delivers a premium sound and can get quite loud. In addition, it boasts strong bass. This bad boy also comes with guitar and mic inputs, making it perfect for a karaoke night.
It's pretty durable, too. It has a solid IP67 rating, which means it's fully dust-tight and can be submerged up to 3.3 feet deep for 30 minutes without any issues. Additionally, it offers up to 30 hours of listening time.
The only downside of this fella is its hefty price tag, as it will set you back about $500 if you don't find it at a discounted price. But we must also point out that it brings a lot to the table and is worth the investment.
It's pretty durable, too. It has a solid IP67 rating, which means it's fully dust-tight and can be submerged up to 3.3 feet deep for 30 minutes without any issues. Additionally, it offers up to 30 hours of listening time.
The only downside of this fella is its hefty price tag, as it will set you back about $500 if you don't find it at a discounted price. But we must also point out that it brings a lot to the table and is worth the investment.
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