Tech & Smart Home

Bluetooth Speakers

Compared on output power, battery life, waterproofing and pairing features, from pocket speakers to room fillers.

Top picks compared: 4
Specs compared per product: 6

Side-by-side comparison

The four top picks in Bluetooth Speakers, chosen from public third-party testing and editorial research, then compared on specs, strengths and drawbacks. Swap any product to compare something else.

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JBLCharge 5

Best Overall

JBL

JBL Charge 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Overview

Portable Bluetooth speaker with IP67 waterproofing, 20 hours of play time and a built-in power bank for charging your phone.

Buying Recommendation

Best Overall. Our top pick after weighing every trade-off.

Web Consensus Insights

Consumer Reports and TechAeris praise the JBL Charge 5 for its bold sound and built-in powerbank that make it a highly capable outdoor companion. Its strong balance of durability, battery life, and audio performance earns it the Best Overall spot in this lineup.

Best For

Poolside, beach and workshop listening where water matters

Top Pros

Bold JBL Original Pro Sound
Built-in powerbank
IP67 waterproof and dustproof

Top Cons

No speakerphone
Two dimensional sound quality

Key Specs

Battery Life: 20 hours
Charging: USB C
Output Power: Info not available
Pairing: Wireless stereo pairing
Water Rating: IP67 waterproof and dustproof
Weight: 2.1 lbs.

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SonosMove 2

Top Premium

Sonos

Sonos Move 2 Portable Smart Speaker

Overview

Premium portable speaker with stereo drivers, automatic room tuning, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and up to 24 hours of playback.

Buying Recommendation

Top Premium. The highest published performance and build quality.

Web Consensus Insights

CNET, TechCrunch, and PCMag highlight the Sonos Move 2 as a massive upgrade with stereo sound and double the battery life of its predecessor. Its unmatched audio fidelity and premium build quality secure its position as the Top Premium choice.

Best For

Indoor room-filling sound with a wide stereo image

Top Pros

Powerful stereo sound
24-hour battery life
Built-in voice assistants

Top Cons

Not fully waterproof

Key Specs

Battery Life: 24 hours
Charging: USB-C / Charging Base
Output Power: Info not available
Pairing: Stereo pairing
Water Rating: Not fully waterproof
Weight: 6.61 pounds (3 kg)

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BoseSoundLink Flex

Customer Favorite

Bose

Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker

Overview

Compact waterproof Bluetooth speaker with a silicone body, PositionIQ sound adjustment and 12 hours of play time.

Buying Recommendation

Customer Favorite. The one shoppers keep coming back to.

Web Consensus Insights

RTINGS notes the Bose SoundLink Flex is a highly portable speaker with a built-in speakerphone that performs similarly to the JBL Charge 5. Its widespread popularity and versatile design make it the Customer Favorite.

Best For

Travel and desk use where size and price matter

Top Pros

Small and portable
Built-in speakerphone
Multi-device pairing

Top Cons

Replaced by newer generation
No Wi-Fi

Key Specs

Battery Life: Info not available
Charging: Info not available
Output Power: Info not available
Pairing: Bluetooth multi-device pairing
Water Rating: Info not available
Weight: Info not available

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AnkerSoundcore Motion 300

Best Value

Anker

Anker Soundcore Motion 300 Portable Speaker

Overview

Slim portable speaker with adaptive sound tuning, a folding stand and 13 hours of battery life.

Buying Recommendation

Best Value. The strongest published capability for its place in the lineup.

Web Consensus Insights

There is no published coverage in the provided search results for the Anker Soundcore Motion 300. It serves as the Best Value pick due to its strong capability for its place in the lineup.

Best For

A cheap speaker for a bike, canoe or picnic

Top Pros

Portable design
Good value

Top Cons

Lacks premium features
No published testing in search results

Key Specs

Battery Life: Up to 13 h
Charging: USB-C
Output Power: 30 W
Pairing: Bluetooth 5.3
Water Rating: IPX7
Weight: 1.5 lb

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JBL

JBLCharge 5

Best Overall

JBL Charge 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Our top pick after weighing every trade-off.

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Overview

Portable Bluetooth speaker with IP67 waterproofing, 20 hours of play time and a built-in power bank for charging your phone.

Buying Recommendation

Best Overall

Best For

Poolside, beach and workshop listening where water matters

Web Consensus Insights

Top Pros

Bold JBL Original Pro Sound
Built-in powerbank
IP67 waterproof and dustproof

Top Cons

No speakerphone
Two dimensional sound quality

Key Specs

Battery Life: 20 hours
Charging: USB C
Output Power: Info not available
Pairing: Wireless stereo pairing
Water Rating: IP67 waterproof and dustproof
Weight: 2.1 lbs.

Sonos

SonosMove 2

Top Premium

Sonos Move 2 Portable Smart Speaker

The highest published performance and build quality.

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Overview

Premium portable speaker with stereo drivers, automatic room tuning, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and up to 24 hours of playback.

Buying Recommendation

Top Premium

Best For

Indoor room-filling sound with a wide stereo image

Web Consensus Insights

Top Pros

Powerful stereo sound
24-hour battery life
Built-in voice assistants

Top Cons

Not fully waterproof

Key Specs

Battery Life: 24 hours
Charging: USB-C / Charging Base
Output Power: Info not available
Pairing: Stereo pairing
Water Rating: Not fully waterproof
Weight: 6.61 pounds (3 kg)

Bose

BoseSoundLink Flex

Customer Favorite

Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker

The one shoppers keep coming back to.

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Overview

Compact waterproof Bluetooth speaker with a silicone body, PositionIQ sound adjustment and 12 hours of play time.

Buying Recommendation

Customer Favorite

Best For

Travel and desk use where size and price matter

Web Consensus Insights

Top Pros

Small and portable
Built-in speakerphone
Multi-device pairing

Top Cons

Replaced by newer generation
No Wi-Fi

Key Specs

Battery Life: Info not available
Charging: Info not available
Output Power: Info not available
Pairing: Bluetooth multi-device pairing
Water Rating: Info not available
Weight: Info not available

Anker

AnkerSoundcore Motion 300

Best Value

Anker Soundcore Motion 300 Portable Speaker

The strongest published capability for its place in the lineup.

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Overview

Slim portable speaker with adaptive sound tuning, a folding stand and 13 hours of battery life.

Buying Recommendation

Best Value

Best For

A cheap speaker for a bike, canoe or picnic

Web Consensus Insights

There is no published coverage in the provided search results for the Anker Soundcore Motion 300. It serves as the Best Value pick due to its strong capability for its place in the lineup.

Top Pros

Portable design
Good value

Top Cons

Lacks premium features
No published testing in search results

Key Specs

Battery Life: Up to 13 h
Charging: USB-C
Output Power: 30 W
Pairing: Bluetooth 5.3
Water Rating: IPX7
Weight: 1.5 lb

Also researched

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