Anker Soundcore Movement 300: Bose makes its glorious SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker that sells for about $150 and generally goes on sale for much less. The Soundcore Movement 300 is Anker’s reply to that Bose speaker. Across the similar dimension because the Bose, it would not sound fairly pretty much as good however it sounds spectacular for its compact dimension and lists for under $80. Just like the SoundLink Flex, it may be laid down flat with its speaker firing up towards the ceiling or propped up as proven within the photograph above. It is IPX7 waterproof and delivers as much as 13 hours of audio at average quantity ranges. There’s additionally assist for Sony’s LDAC audio codec for Android and different units that assist Bluetooth wi-fi streaming with LDAC.
Tribit Stormbox Stream: Tribit’s StormBox Stream is one other Bose SoundLink Flex knockoff for much less that shares some similarities with the Soundcore Movement 300, together with the identical checklist worth. The Tribit could sound barely higher than the Movement 300, edging it out for bass efficiency by a tad, however the Anker speaker wins on design. Just like the Bose SoundLink Flex, the Tribit StormBox Stream will be laid down flat with its speaker firing up. You may as well wirelessly pair two of the audio system collectively for stereo sound. It has an IP67 ranking, which implies it is dust-resistant and totally waterproof. Tribit says it delivers as much as 30 hours of audio at average quantity ranges. That is spectacular.
Harman Kardon Luna: Harman Kardon, which is owned by Samsung, makes standard JBL Bluetooth audio system just like the Flip 6 and JBL Cost. The under-the-radar Harman Kardon Luna may be the most effective mini Bluetooth speaker you have by no means heard of. It is not solely attractively designed — it is available in black or white — however sounds surprisingly good for its dimension, with clear, pure sound and punchy bass (it is a mono speaker with a dual-driver design that incorporates a woofer and a tweeter).
Sony ULT Discipline 1: Sony launched the SRS-XB23 a number of years in the past and it was a reasonably standard transportable Bluetooth speaker. The light-weight and compact ULT Discipline 1 type of appears to be like like a cross between the XB23 and the newer SRS-XE200. It sounds considerably higher than the XB23, which had bass ahead sound however simply did not supply sufficient readability and element for my tastes. The ULT Discipline 1 sounds fuller and extra balanced and competes favorably with JBL’s standard Flip 6, which lists for a similar worth.
Tribit Stormbox Lava: Tribit’s new-for-2025 Stormbox Lava speaker will be greatest described as a poor man’s JBL Xtreme 4 speaker. It would not sound pretty much as good as that JBL speaker, which prices $380. The Lava appears to be like slightly generic, however it does output lots of sound with fairly highly effective bass and prices quite a bit much less (a detachable shoulder strap and carrying deal with are included). This isn’t essentially the most refined-sounding speaker — it lacks some readability — but when huge sound is what you are after in a boombox-style speaker, the inexpensive Stormbox Lava matches the invoice. With an IP67 dust- and waterproof ranking, it additionally appears fairly sturdy and gives as much as 24 hours of battery life at average quantity ranges. As for further options, there is a charge-out port, and you may hyperlink a number of Tribit audio system in celebration or stereo mode and tweak the sound by way of the Tribit app for iOS and Android.
Marshall Middleton: With Marshall just lately releasing the Middleton in 2025, the unique Middleton speaker is being discounted. It is not precisely compact, however tt additionally is not so beefy that you just get a exercise carrying it round. Weighing 4 kilos (1.8kg), it is larger than Marshall’s Emberton speaker and smaller and extra transportable than its Kilburn II speaker. Any method you have a look at it, it sounds excellent for its dimension and places out a stunning quantity of high quality bass whereas providing good treble element and natural-sounding mids (the place vocals dwell). I additionally favored that it has equalizer controls on the speaker itself and is totally waterproof and dustproof with an IP67 ranking.
JBL Clip 4: JBL has launched the newer Clip 5, which options barely higher sound and a brand new carabiner design. However the Clip 4 continues to be an excellent micro Bluetooth speaker and will be had at a reduction.
Sony SRS-XB100: Sony’s smallest Bluetooth speaker was as soon as once more modestly upgraded in 2023, with a brand new Bluetooth chipset, barely improved sound and speakerphone efficiency. This transportable Bluetooth speaker is each dust- and waterproof with an IP67 certification and, like its predecessor (the SRS-XB13), it is rated for 16 hours of battery life at average quantity ranges and fees by way of USB-C. Geared up with Bluetooth 5.3 with assist for the AAC and SBC audio codecs, the speaker performs larger than you’d suppose for its small dimension, with some punch to its bass. It is fairly spectacular for a mini mono speaker.
JBL Flip 6: As JBL has launched the newer Flip 7, which has improved sound and slightly higher battery life, the Flip 6 is being discounted. Whereas it would not sound pretty much as good as its successor, the Flip 6 continues to be a great Bluetooth speaker that provides good sound high quality in a rugged design (it is IP67 waterproof and dust-resistant) — and it would not look a lot totally different from the Flip 7.
JBL Cost 5: I nonetheless just like the Cost 5, which additionally is available in a dearer WiFi model, however JBL has launched the improved Cost 6. That stated, with that newer mannequin accessible, we’re seeing some good reductions on the older Cost 5. At that proper worth, it’s value contemplating.
Sonos Roam: Out there in white or black for $179, the Roam is at the moment the smallest and most inexpensive Sonos speaker (should you do not depend these $99 Sonos-compatible Symfonisk Ikea Wi-Fi bookshelf audio system), though it is pretty costly for a mini wi-fi speaker. This Sonos Roam mannequin, like the larger Sonos Transfer 2 transportable speaker, is provided with each Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and might faucet into an current Sonos multiroom audio system and hyperlink with different Collection 2-compatible Sonos audio system. Study extra in regards to the Sonos Roam with our hands-on assessment.
Tribit XSound Go: Regardless of being in the marketplace for a number of years, the Tribit XSound Go stays one of many high Bluetooth audio system for the cash. Moreover sounding respectable for streaming your favourite music and extra, this inexpensive Bluetooth speaker can also be totally waterproof. It has had some small upgrades through the years. Learn our full assessment of the Tribit XSound Go to seek out out extra.
JBL Pulse 5: JBL’s Pulse speaker is now in its fifth era, and each the sound high quality and 360-degree gentle present have been improved. JBL has “expanded the clear outer physique” so the customizable gentle present appears to be like extra spectacular. (There is a companion app for iOS and Android that means that you can alter the colourful lighting results.) The speaker can also be IP67 dust-proof and waterproof, and it gives as much as 12 hours of battery at average quantity ranges. I did a full assessment of the JBL Pulse 5 in January of 2023, and it nonetheless holds as a superb speaker choice.
Anker Movement Growth: Anker’s dearer Soundcore Movement Growth Plus (see above) is a considerable sound improve over the unique Movement Growth however this mannequin stays an excellent mini growth field for the cash. Geared up with a deal with and weighing slightly over 4 kilos, the speaker jogs my memory of a type of big flashlights or “floating lanterns” that have been in vogue about 30 years in the past. For the file, the Movement Growth really does float and is totally waterproof with an IPX7 ranking. Discover out extra in our full Anker Movement Growth assessment.
UE Hyperboom: Final Ears’ Growth Bluetooth audio system are available in a number of totally different sizes, however none of them are as huge because the Hyperboom. A supersize wi-fi speaker that suggestions the scales at a hefty 13 kilos, the Hyperboom makes the UE Megaboom 3 look unquestionably puny. It is not low-cost, however its sound high quality is best than lots of the jumbo transportable audio system in the marketplace proper now. Learn our full assessment of the UE Hyperboom.
Marshall Willen: Marshall’s little mono Willen speaker is just like Bose’s SoundLink Micro and different micro audio system just like the Tribit StormBox Micro 2. Additionally like these audio system, it has an built-in strap on its base so you may clip it onto a backpack and even to your bike’s handlebars. Its 2-inch full-range driver and two passive radiators put out extra sound than you’d suppose it could for its tiny dimension, and it gives respectable readability in addition to simply sufficient bass to keep away from sounding tinny (you may select from three preset sound modes).
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Gen): A few years in the past, Bang & Olufsen upgraded its dome-shaped aluminum-clad A1 speaker with improved battery life, higher speakerphone efficiency (it now has a three-microphone array) and barely improved sound. It is not solely the smallest wi-fi speaker from the Danish firm, it is technically essentially the most inexpensive. You’ll be able to be taught extra in regards to the small-but-mighty B&O Beousound A1 in our full assessment.
Bose SoundLink Micro: Though slightly dear and resulting from be upgraded, the Bose SoundLink Micro sounds remarkably respectable for its tiny dimension, delivering extra bass than different pocketable audio system. It is a totally waterproof Bluetooth speaker and is out there in three coloration choices, though the blue model seems to be onerous to seek out. I examined the speaker in 2018 and rated it an 8.3 out of 10 within the Bose SoundLink Micro assessment.
Anker Soundcore Movement Plus: Anker’s Soundcore Movement Plus got here out in 2019, however it stays one of many best-sounding audio system for round $100. It is bigger than many mini Bluetooth audio system, however it’s nonetheless compact. It manages to sound fairly a bit fuller than a lot of the competitors in its worth vary, with larger bass, extra quantity and higher readability. It is also totally waterproof (IPX7-rated) and has assist for the aptX streaming codec for units like Samsung’s Galaxy telephones that assist it. Learn extra in my Anker Soundcore Movement Plus assessment.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Discover: It is slightly overpriced for the sound high quality it delivers, however the Beosound Discover is an excellent little speaker that has a glossy, eye-catching design, is totally waterproof and dustproof (IP67 ranking), and gives glorious battery life, with as much as 27 hours of music listening at average quantity ranges.
Monoprice Soundstage 3 (Out of Inventory): Monoprice tends to make fairly generic-looking digital merchandise, and its understated Soundstage 3 Bluetooth speaker in all probability is not going to wow you with its design though its minimalist aesthetic has its enchantment. It is a good worth due to its skill to play huge sound with sturdy bass and respectable readability, with 50 watts of energy that drives a 5.25-inch “concave aluminum cone woofer” flanked by two 1-inch silk-dome tweeters. It additionally has good connectivity choices, together with digital optical, 3.5mm analog and RCA analog wired inputs that assist you to join your tv or one other stereo element. There’s additionally a sub-out port.
Tribit XSound Mega (Out of Inventory): Over the previous couple of years, Tribit has made a number of Bluetooth audio system that ship lots of growth for the buck. Add its new XSound Mega to the checklist. Tribit is billing the XSound Mega as extra of an out of doors speaker — a lanyard is included for toting it round as a type of mini boombox — however it works simply effective indoors. It has an LED gentle present that you could activate or off and there are three EQ settings for sound: XBass, Music and Audiobook. Moreover, it may be used as an influence financial institution to cost your cell units.
Tribit StormBox (Out of Inventory): The StormBox appears to be like like a cross between a UE and a JBL speaker. We suspect that is not an accident. This totally waterproof speaker prices considerably lower than the JBL Flip 5 and Flip 6 and produces an even bigger sound. Its rechargeable battery gives as much as 20 hours of battery life for enjoying music and extra. Tribit’s XSound audio system are in all probability a greater worth, however the StormBox is extra fashionable.
