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5 Best Bluetooth Speakers Review
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Jun 20, 2025
Looking for the best Bluetooth Speakers? Whether you need powerful sound to start the party, a compact travel friendly pick, or something with the best battery life, we’ve got you covered. Paul breaks down the top picks, covering sound quality, features, and value so you can find the perfect speaker for your needs. From the best premium bluetooth speakers to the best budget bluetooth speakers, these are the top picks.
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Hey, if you're here, you're probably looking for the best Bluetooth speakers, and lucky for you
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I've tested a ton of them, including the latest releases. Whether you're after the best sound
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the most portable, or the bass-heavy party monster, I've got you covered
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Let's break down the best options, and you can find everything linked below. I'm kicking things off with the best overall Bluetooth speaker, the Sonos Move 2. At 6.6
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pounds, it's hefty, but that weight comes with some serious audio quality. It outshines every
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other speaker on this list in terms of sound, battery life, and even design. Plus, it's more
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than just a Bluetooth speaker. It has Wi-Fi connectivity, letting you integrate it with
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your home system really easily. You can also stream via Bluetooth to a stereo set of Move
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2 speakers over Wi-Fi using the Sonos app and control it hands-free with the built-in
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Sonos assistant. Audio-wise, the Move 2 delivers crisp highs, rich mids, and deep controlled
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bass. Vocals sound fantastic, guitars have a great definition, and cymbals have the right amount of
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shine. But the standout feature, auto true play. It adapts the speaker's sound to any environment
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whether you're hosting a rooftop party or just vibing in your room. At $450, it is pricey
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but Sonos is synonymous with premium audio quality, and the move to proves why
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If you're on a budget, the Ultimate Ears Mini Roll is a no-brainer at $79. Despite its small size
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It packs impressive sound and volume for the price. The design is fun and colorful with a round mesh covered front
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and a rugged rubber strap for easy carrying. It has a cool feature called Party Up
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which lets you link with multiple mini rolls for a louder sound and stereo pairing
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It's also IP67 water and dust resistant, making it perfect for poolside hangs or beach trips The 12 hour battery life here is solid for its size though keep in mind that the USB port at the bottom is exposed to the elements so give it a quick wipe down for charging You won find app support or EQ customization here but if you want a compact
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durable speaker that sounds great under $100, then the Mini Roll is the way to go
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If you love booming bass, the JBL Extreme 4 is the best Bluetooth speaker for you
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This speaker is all about that low end, thanks to its massive passive radiators. It's not tuned
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for the audiophile precision that you might expect, but if you want deep, room-shaking bass
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nothing else comes close on this list. The battery life rivals the Sonos Move 2 at about 24 hours
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It even doubles as a power bank to charge your devices. And the best part, the battery is
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replaceable, which is a huge win for longevity and reducing e-waste, something that I really
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appreciate here. At $379, this is JBL's most expensive Bluetooth speaker, but it has the best
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battery life. The best sound and the most bass of any of them. The Sonos Move 2 costs $70 more and
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has better sound quality and is more suited for indoor use, but the Extreme 4 has the rugged edge
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and is IP67 rated and more portable thanks to its built-in loops for a shoulder strap. If you want
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that big bass in a durable take-anywhere package, this is it. But if you don't need something quite
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as extreme, there's the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4. This is our pick for best outdoor Bluetooth
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speaker. It's small enough to toss into a backpack and the elastic strap makes it easy to attach to
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other things. Add in IP67 water and dust resistance and did I mention it floats. You've got a great
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little speaker here that won't weigh you down whether you're hiking, camping, or just taking
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it to the beach. Like UE's other speakers, the Wonderboom 4 can pair with another unit for stereo
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sound Compared to the mini roll it is a bit pricier just shy of but you getting more punch and better battery life The balanced sound and ultra design makes it a solid travel companion while the outdoor boost mode gives it that extra volume when you in open spaces
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And with 14 hours of battery life, it'll last long enough for most outdoor adventures
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The JBL Flip 6 is the best way to get music going at a pool party without breaking the bank or
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worrying about water ruining your speakers. It strikes a great balance between compact size
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and impressive audio quality. Plus, it's fully waterproof and dust resistant. Of course, a party speaker needs to sound good
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and the Flip 6 delivers. Despite its relatively small size, it pumps out an energetic bassy sound
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that easily fills up a backyard. And if you need more volume, just hit that connection button at the top
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to link multiple JBL speakers together. Perfect for bigger hangouts. It normally goes for $130
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but can frequently be found for under $100, making a top recommendation from our team
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With 12 hours of battery life, it is on the lower end compared to some of the other options here, but still enough for a solid party session
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The rich base is a standout feature on the Flip 6, and when you find it for under $100
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it's a great deal. For a quick honorable mention, there's the Marshall Action 3. For $280
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you're getting a 30-watt amp for the mid-woofer and two 15-watt amps for the tweeters
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delivering a rich, full sound that rivals more expensive models. While many other speakers on
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this list are best for outdoors, this has been my go-to indoor speaker for a while now
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mainly because of its iconic, instantly recognizable retro design inspired by Marshall's legendary guitar amps. It fills small to medium-sized rooms effortlessly and even works
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for a backyard hangout. From its brushed metal control panel to its physical knobs, it's a great
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mix of retro aesthetics meets modern tech Now the caveat here is that it does need to be plugged in but if you looking for a compact speaker that looks great in any room and actually feels like a piece of art this is it with hundreds of bluetooth speakers out there it can be
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overwhelming but trust me not all of them are worth buying at tom's guide we put every speaker
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through hours of testing checking sound quality durability and portability across various
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environments here's what to consider when buying battery life if you're always on the go prioritize
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a speaker with all-day battery life. Sound quality. Some speakers focus on bass, others on clarity
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Pick one based on your preference. Durability. If you need a speaker for outdoors, look at the IP
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rating to ensure that it's water and dust resistant. Connectivity. Some offer Wi-Fi stereo pairing
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and others have app customization for a more personalized experience. The best deals for all
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the Bluetooth speakers I shared today are linked below. Let me know which one you'd go for. If you
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have any questions on any of these or suggestions for speakers that we should include in our next
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roundup you can let me know in the comments you can find us everywhere at Tom's Guide and you can
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