I've been using this tiny speaker for 3 months — and its surprisingly big sound has transformed my home listening (and it's on sale right now)

Edifier ES20 Bluetooth speaker in ivory photographed on a gray table in front of a blue background. — (Image credit: Tom's Guide)

Here at Tom's Guide, we're committed to helping you upgrade your life for less by finding gadgets that can make everything a little easier without breaking the bank. And that includes making sure you have the best Bluetooth speaker on hand for summer parties and personal listening.

If you haven't already, now's the time to get your hands on an audio upgrade for the summer, and I'm here to tell you that it doesn't have to be from one of the most expensive brands like Sonos or Bose. You can find decent audio performance for well under $100; you just have to know where to look.

Premium and weatherproof design

Edifier ES20 Bluetooth speaker in ivory colorway photographed on a blue background — (Image credit: Tom's Guide)

The Edifier ES20 is one good-looking speaker. It comes in ivory or black, and both versions of the speaker look premium with champagne accents and a metal grille on the front, which is reminiscent of the Marshall Willen II.

It's a very small speaker, measuring just 3.7 x 3.6 x 2.0 inches, but don't let that put you off because its sound is larger than life. The size makes it easily portable, so it can go absolutely anywhere.

Beyond the good looks, there is functionality too. The speaker has an IP67 rating, meaning it's fully protected against dust and can even be submerged underwater. So there's no fear if it happens to fall into the pool by mistake!

It gets very loud

As I was saying, don't let that small size deter you. This speaker can get incredibly loud — I was seriously shocked. When using the speaker indoors, I could hear it clearly from the other side of my house. And the sound carries well outside, too.

It rivals some bigger boombox-style speakers I've tested in the past, such as the Tribit Stormbox Lava. At the lowest volumes, the Edifier starts to struggle with a little static in the bass, but that's to be expected.

And you can go louder

Speaking of loud, the Edifier ES20 has stereo pairing capabilities. That means if you have more than one of the speakers (and at that price, why wouldn't you?), then you can pair them to create a surround sound setup.

This can create a more immersive sound for casual listening too, with a wider sound stage to support instrument separation and avoid static.

This is a speaker I'm going to be reaching for all summer long, but how about you? If you like the sound of this small but mighty speaker, you can read my full Edifier ES20 review to find out more.

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Ashley is a staff writer on the the Reviews team at Tom’s Guide. She has a master’s degree in Magazine Journalism from Cardiff University and a BA in Journalism, Media and Sociology. She has written for titles including Women’s Health UK, writing health and wellness stories, and Virgin Radio UK, specializing in entertainment news and celebrity interviews. She has reported on a variety of topics including music, literature, motorsport, entertainment and health. She has previously reviewed live music events, books, and wellness products but discovering the top audio equipment on the market is what she does best. When she is not testing out the latest tech, you can find her either curled up with a cup of tea and a good novel or out hiking.