The best portable Bluetooth speaker

If you've never owned a Bluetooth speaker, this is a great one to start out with. Equipped with impressive stereo sound, you'll receive balanced output with an enhanced bass and clear mids and highs. The speaker's bass is strengthened by its unique triangular, downward facing bass radiator, which helps to prevent distortion at higher volume. 

Another key feature of this speaker is its rechargeable battery that can last up to 14 hours, making it perfect for camping trips or all-day use. "The battery life is unreal," said one CinemaBlend staffer. "I go weeks before needing to charge. I use [this speaker] in the morning while getting ready, in the kitchen meal prepping for the week, or during weekend cleaning sessions, so the small size makes it easy to place wherever needed."

Overall, this pick from OontZ is a quality, affordable speaker that is sure to delight.

Key Features

• Dual stereo drivers and downward facing passive bass radiator
• Up to 100 ft Bluetooth range
• Built-in rechargeable battery that lasts up to 14 hours
• IPX5 water resistant rating
• 10 W amp

For the ultimate experience in sound quality and volume while still in a very portable package, this speaker from Monster is sure to impress. Thanks to two full range drivers and two passive radiators with 40 W of max power, you'll get crisp mids and highs and booming lows with no distortion at any volume. Due to its unique design, you'll get an 360° surround sound experience without the need to pair with another speaker.

Perfect for parties or the outdoors, its rugged IPX7 waterproof rating allows this speaker to be submerged in water up to 3 ft for 30 minutes with zero damage, so it's great for the pool or beach. And with a strong Bluetooth 5.0 connection, along with inputs for a micro SD card, USB, AUX, and microphone, it's easy to pair with virtually any device and for any needed application.

Key Features

• Built-in battery lasts up to 40 hours per charge
• IPX7 waterproof rating
• Two full range drivers and two passive radiators
• 40 W amp
• Bluetooth 5.0 technology
• Supports AUX input, USB input, micro SD card, and microphone input

For large parties and gatherings, you need a larger speaker that can easily fill the space, which is what you'll get with this option from Ion. With 100 W of power distributed to an 8 in woofer and wide dispersion tweeter, you'll be able to party to all your favorite songs with impressive clarity and reproduction. For those that love a little extra on the low end, a bass boost button really packs the punch for those chest-pumping low frequencies. 

Weighing just over 20 lbs, Ion's speaker is protected in a rugged plastic enclosure complete with wheels and a telescopic handle that makes transporting it to parties and BBQs a breeze. And for the karaoke lovers out there, an included microphone allows you to sing along to the music (or to easily get the attention of your group).

While this speaker will work with any Bluetooth enabled device, it also comes with an 1/8 in AUX input cord to easily pair with any device.

Key Features

• Up to 50 hours of playtime on a single charge
• Bluetooth or wired connection with built-in AM/FM radio
• USB 2.0 port allows for device charging
• 8 in woofer, wide dispersion tweeter, 100 W amp, bass boost button
• Includes speaker, microphone with cable, 1/8 in stereo AUX cable, and power/charging cable

This JBL Bluetooth speaker is an all-purpose, versatile speaker that is suitable for almost any lifestyle. Wirelessly connect up to two devices to the speaker, so you and your partner can take turns playing your favorite songs. With the speaker's dual external passive radiators, you'll be able to feel the bass from space. Additionally, JBL Connect+ technology allows you to sync over 100 JBL Connect+ speakers to create all around sound to enhance your party. This speaker can even be connected with voice assistants like Siri and Google Now with just the push of a button.

With a IPX7 waterproof rating, you can listen to your favorite jams at the pool or in the shower without worrying about accidentally drowning your speaker. And with up to 12 hours of playtime on a single charge, the party can go all night long.

Key Features

• JBL Conntect+ technoloigy
• Noise and echo cancelling speakerphone
• Built-in rechargeable battery that lasts up to 12 hours
• IPX7 waterproof rating
• (2) 20 mm transducers and (2) 8 W drivers

Buying a new Bluetooth speaker may seem overwhelming, especially when navigating all the technical jargon. We want you to make the most informed decision when purchasing your new technology, so take a moment to review our buyer's guide of common terms to help make your experience even easier.

IPX Rating - IPX is a standard that demonstrates on a 0 to 8 scale how resistant a product is against the elements, specifically water. An IPX0 rated product has no protection against water. A product with an IPX of 1-6 are somewhat water resistant, while a product with an IPX of 7 or 8 are waterproof and can be submerged in water.

Bass - Bass is the low audio frequency range, typically below 500 Hz.

Mids - Mids refer to mid-frequency sounds, ranging from 500-2 kHz.

Highs - Highs refer to high-frequency sounds, typically above 2 kHz.

Passive Radiator - Passive radiators are often used in Bluetooth speaker because there is not enough space in the speaker for a port or vent system, like in a larger speaker. A passive radiator makes it easier for the speaker to create deep, bass-y pitches.