Don't hit the road without picking up one of the best Bluetooth speakers. A great Bluetooth speaker lets you enjoy rich audio no matter where you are, whether you're relaxing by the pool or enjoying an afternoon hike.
We've tested and reviewed dozens of the best Bluetooth speakers available, and our current favorite is the UE Megaboom 3. It offers excellent audio quality, a durable and waterproof design, and solid battery life at 20 hours of playtime.
Thanks to its excellent sound quality, long battery life and travel-ready ruggedness, the UE Megaboom 3 is the best Bluetooth speaker you can buy right now. This big, bold portable speaker pumps out rich 360-degree sound complete with crisp highs and satisfying low-end. And with an IPX7-rated design, it can survive drops, splashes and a fall into the pool without skipping a beat.
The Megaboom 3 is a bit on the bigger side, and unlike many of its competitors, it doesn't have Alexa or Google Assistant support. But if those aren't dealbreakers, the Megaboom 3's sound quality and ruggedness can't be beat for the price.
At long last, Sonos has delivered a Bluetooth speaker -- and it's pretty great. The Sonos Move takes the great sound and rich feature set found in the Sonos One and lets you take it on the go, with a 10-hour battery packed into a portable (albeit fairly chunky) design.
We found the Move to deliver booming, crisp sound complete with satisfying bass and clear vocals. The speaker works with all major streaming services including Spotify and Apple Music and sports Apple AirPlay 2 support, and can seamlessly switch from Bluetooth to Wi-Fi on the fly. Alexa and Google Assistant support allow you to do anything from check the weather to control your smart home, and the Move's Auto TruePlay automatically tunes the speaker's audio output for wherever you're listening, whether you're having a rooftop party or rocking out in your bedroom.
The Anker Soundcore 2 is the best Bluetooth speaker for folks on a budget. For a tiny amount of money, this teeny powerhouse delivers loud, well-balanced sound within an IPX5-rated design that can survive splashes, dust, and snow. The speaker lasts a whopping 24 hours, thanks to Anker's best-in-class battery technology and the Soundcore 2's dual neodymium drivers ensure you'll get booming sound in any setting.
The Soundcore's compact design makes this speaker perfect for tossing into your bag for a quick road trip, and it comes in vibrant blue and red color schemes in addition to the standard slick black.
If you're looking for a good-sounding Bluetooth speaker that doubles as a virtual assistant, the Amazon Echo is still at the top of its class. The second-generation Echo sports an attractive fabric-covered design, which you can swap out with various skins to find a look that suits your home. But the real calling card here is Alexa, Amazon's digital assistant that can do everything from check the weather for you to read your emails, all with just a quick voice command.
The Echo isn't too shabby for music, either, delivering solid bass and strong overall volume. Considering how many services and devices Alexa can interact with, this is the speaker to get if smart gadgets litter your home.
The UE Wonderboom 2 is proof that great things can come in small packages. This tiny speaker delivers huge sound within a small 4-inch cylinder, complete with big bass and crisp vocals. It can survive being dunked in 3 feet of water for up to 30 minutes and is dust resistant, making it perfect for your next trip to the pool or beach.
Other key features include impressive 13-hour battery life and the ability to pair two Wonderbooms together for immersive stereo sound. If you need an especially small speaker and don't want to spend too much, the Wonderboom 2 is hard to beat.
If you want a premium speaker that looks as good as it sounds, the V-Moda Remix is the best Bluetooth speaker for you. This drool-worthy showpiece speaker can be customized to your heart's content. The base model looks slick in aluminum or vegan leather.
Meanwhile, people with bottomless budgets and a penchant for style can opt for steel or platinum finishes. Most importantly, the Remix sounds great, offering tons of bass as well as a built-in headphone amp for enhancing your favorite set of cans. The Remix's 10-hour battery life certainly makes this speaker worthy of longer jam sessions, and its trusty speakerphone allows for crisp calls.
The JBL Clip 2 is about as portable as a Bluetooth speaker can get, rocking a tiny, circular design that you can clip to your shorts or backpack as you hit the road or trail in style. The puck-size Clip 2 comes in a myriad of colorful designs, all of which can withstand plenty of splashes and spills, thanks to the speaker's IPX7 rating.
The Clip 2 offers great sound quality given its size and price, delivering solid treble and satisfying bass for your expeditions. It'll last 8 hours on the road, and it packs a dependable speakerphone for making calls.
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If you're looking to spend a little less, the Anker Soundcore 2 is a great pick that offers surprisingly great audio and build quality for its low price.
To evaluate each Bluetooth speaker, we listen to a wide range of music and test the device's durability, if applicable. We also test speakerphone capabilities (if available) and play tunes continuously to see how long the speakers' batteries last. We also consider the quality of the design, as well as ease of use and setup.
There are plenty of exciting new Bluetooth speakers on the way for 2020, including the Cleer Mirage, which has a mesmerizing "floating" design and a stunning wraparound OLED display.
