Using your smartphone or tablet’s built-in speakers should only ever be a last resort if you want to listen to your favorite music playlists on the go. Instead, you’re going to want a great pair of headphones — or if you’re more inclined to listen to your tunes out loud (or even with friends), a nice portable speaker. With the weather getting nicer, it’s the perfect time to invest in a stellar device for a superior listening experience — one that’s not bulky and tied into a power supply.
Plenty of portable Bluetooth speakers are high quality, while also offering the flexibility of enhanced battery life and convenience. These are great for taking out with you while you’re hiking, or simply for when you’re traveling away for the weekend and you still want to listen to your tunes in the hotel room (or perhaps a pool party?). Read more…
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BEST FOR ACTIVITIES
UE Wonderboom 2
Ultimate Ears delivers a small, portable speaker that's ideal for dealing with anything nature can throw your way.
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BEST SURROUND SOUND
Bose Soundlink Revolve
If you’re looking for a 360-degree Bluetooth speaker that's smaller than Sony's new line, the SoundLink Revolve is a great choice.
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BEST FOR SMART HOMES
Sonos Move
This easy-to-use, rechargeable speaker streams over Bluetooth as well as WiFi, which is convenient if you want to use it at home.
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BEST FOR DURABILITY
Bose SoundLink Micro
The sound quality is great for the size, and really shines when it comes to portability.
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BEST FOR VOICE AND GESTURE CONTROLS
Bang and Olufsen Beoplay P2
This speaker offers impressive performance in a small shell, and throws in some convenient gesture and voice controls to set it apart from the rest.
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BEST FOR POOL PARTIES
UE Ears Boom 3
If you’re looking for a wireless speaker for the pool, this waterproof, floatable speaker is your best bet.
