LG's SJ9 soundbar fills the room with sound and can decode Dolby Atmos, but it doesn't sound as good as other soundbars in this price range.

Get the Fugoo Go if you want an affordable Bluetooth speaker that you plan to expose to the elements.

The Anker SoundCore Boost delivers big bass and good overall sound — though you can get better sound and ruggedness for just a bit more money.

Fluance's AB40 soundbase delivers above-average audio quality at an affordable price.

The Vaux improves the sound quality of your Amazon Echo Dot while making it portable with an integrated battery.

JBL's Cinema SB 450 delivers 4K video with a ton of bass and volume, making this soundbar a legitimate contender to replace your home-theater sound system.

The Jam Voice is a cheap, portable Alexa-enabled speaker, but it suffers from weak sound quality and short battery life.

Fabriq brings most of Alexa’s skills for under $50,and you can take it with you.

Vizio's SB4551-D5 5.1 SmartCast system delivers true surround sound without making setup too complicated.

Creative's iRoar packs in almost everything you'd want from a Bluetooth speaker, except ruggedness, for a premium price.

The YAS-106 delivers booming bass and a good set of features for the money, although all that bass can overwhelm the mix.

The Vava Voom 20 delivers big sound for a small price — if you're willing to put up with a few design quirks and fewer features.

Sony's HT-NT5 has all the features you want in a soundbar — and more — if you're willing to pay a premium.

Libratone's One Click sounds better than the competition and offers good battery life, but it's not the most portable Bluetooth speaker out there.

Buy the JBL Clip 2 if you're looking for the best low-cost, ultraportable speaker out there.

Buy the JBL Charge 3 if you want a dependable $150 Bluetooth speaker with sound quality comparable to its $200 rivals. If you own a JBL Charge 2+, however, there's no need to upgrade.

The Roll 2 delivers good sound, improved range and excellent ruggedness for $100.

Razer’s Leviathan Mini Bluetooth speaker delivers good overall sound, but lacks the ruggedness and extra features of its competitors.

Braven XXL's big size is matched by its big sound and impressive durability, though the speaker is not very easy to lug around.

For a portable wireless speaker, the Zipp is packed with technology — including multiroom capabilities — and delivers well-balanced sound.

Who needs a stereo? With great sound and an easy-to-use app, the Sonos Play:5 makes a strong case for being the center of your home audio universe.

The waterproof Swimmer Duo improves on its predecessor, and joining two Duos together improves the sound greatly. But there are better-sounding, lower-cost alternatives.