Best Bluetooth Speakers still have a close and dear place in our hearts, even as we’ve seen better (and more portable) smart speakers make their way into 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 some problems—first, stable Wi-Fi. By (mostly) ditching voice assistants and Wi-Fi radios, Bluetooth speakers gain portability, with the ability to venture outside your home and withstand harsh conditions like sandy beaches. or steamy Airbnb Jacuzzi. 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 we can happily say they’re still some of the best little devices you’ve heard. This is our favorite right now.
Be sure to check out all of ours shopping guideincluding Best sound bar, The best wireless headphonesAnd Best smart speaker.
Updated February 2023: We’ve added Shower Power Pro, Victrola Re-Spin, Vizio M Series 2.1, and Kef LSX II, and updated links and prices.
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