Best Bluetooth speakers still hold a close and dear place to our hearts, even as we’ve seen better (and more portable) smart speakers pop up in the universe.
It’s fun and easy to ask a Amazon Echo or Google Nest Speaker to play your favorite music or tell you the weather, but smart speakers have a few crutches — steady Wi-Fi first. By (mostly) eliminating voice assistants and Wi-Fi radios, Bluetooth speakers gain portability, with the ability to adventure beyond your home and withstand rough conditions like sandy beaches or pools. steamy Airbnb hot tub. They will also work with any smartphone, and they sound as good as comparable smart speakers.
We’ve tested hundreds of models over the past few years and can happily say that they’re still some of the best little devices you can listen to. This is our favorite right now.
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