The best bluetooth Speakers are very near and dear to our hearts, even though we have seen smart speakers improve their sound and portability. It is convenient to ask someone Amazon Echo Or Google Nest Speaker to play your favourite track or tell you the weather, but smart speakers need stable Wi-Fi and updates to do their best tricks. (Mostly) Voice assistants and Wi-Fi radio aside, Bluetooth speakers are ultra-portable, able to roam the world, and can withstand tough conditions like a sandy beach or a steamy Airbnb jacuzzi. They’ll work with any smartphone, and the top options sound just as good or even better than the average smart speaker.
We’ve tested hundreds of Bluetooth speakers since 2017 (and many before that) and they’ve improved every year. Here are our favorites. Be sure to check out all of our speaker reviews Buying Guideincluding the Best Soundbars, Best wirefree earbuds, Best Smart SpeakerAnd Best Bookshelf Speakers,
Updated June 2024: We’ve updated our top picks to the latest version of the Ultimate Ears Boom, added the Braven Audio Braven X speaker, and added the Sony Alt Field 1 to the honorable mentions.
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