Speakers

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

A unique and compelling gadget, this portable clock and Bluetooth speaker shows 8-bit art, animations and alerts on its colorful display.

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.

The Triby is a family-friendly Bluetooth speaker that offers Alexa functionality and fun communication tools, but it lacks the Amazon Echo's sound quality.

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 innovative Mass Fidelity Core delivers excellent audio quality you'd expect from a wireless speaker twice its size.

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.

The Mohu BeBox Speaker offers deep bass, a built-in Android tablet and several modes of use in a large, but portable package.

The Fugoo Style XL delivers big, balanced sound quality along with top-of-the-line ruggedness and battery life.

With better bass and water resistance, the JBL Flip 3 is one of the best $100 portable Bluetooth speakers available.

With more ruggedness and a few new features, the UE Boom 2 makes for a good all-around portable Bluetooth speaker.

With excellent fidelity and plenty of power, the portable Marshall Kilburn fills any space with great sound.

Ultimate Ears' latest speaker looks different, sounds good and isn’t afraid of the water — all for an affordable price.

JBL's Clip ultraportable Bluetooth speaker delivers excellent sound in a small package for only $50.

The rugged Braven BRV-PRO is designed to keep up with your active life, with optional accessories that make the speaker even more useful.

JBL's latest version of the Charge adds water resistance and offers better sound, making an affordable portable speaker even better.

Sony's latest Bluetooth speaker impresses with excellent sound quality for the price, but its large size and weak battery life limit its portability.

If you want some musical accompaniment in the bathroom, the iShower2 offers several convenient features, although the sound is average.

The BRV-HD delivers very good sound, but isn’t as portable or rugged as some other outdoor Bluetooth speakers.