10 best Bluetooth speakers you can buy right now
We’ve all had moments of weakness where, in a pinch, we’ve been forced to play music off our phones. We’re all familiar with the tinny, threadbare sounds of tiny mobile phone speakers struggling to fill a room. But there is a better way: Bluetooth speakers are cheaper and more convenient than ever.
Bluetooth speakers, today, range wildly in price, form factor, and audio quality, so finding the right speaker for you can be a big ask. Luckily, we’ve rounded up the 10 best Bluetooth speakers you can buy right now. Read on to find the speaker of your wallet’s dreams!
Oontz Angle 3
“Oontz” might sound like a product you’d find in a Dollar Store, but the Angle line of Bluetooth speakers, now on its 3rd generation, is a well-respected and well-loved brand in the Bluetooth speaker world. Under $30 and only half a pound, the Oontz Angle 3 boasts a 100-foot range; a built-in microphone; IPX5 water resistance; and up to 14 hours of playtime on a single charge.
Tribit XSound Go
If you’re looking for durability and a reasonable price for your Bluetooth speaker, look no further than the Tribit XSound Go. For less than $40 the XSound promises IPX7 water resistance and up to 24 hours of playtime on a single charge.
That makes the XSound the perfect companion for a day at the beach or a long shower, and with a 66-foot range and Bluetooth 4.2 support, you won’t have trouble connecting and staying connected to any device you’d like.
Anker Soundcore Flare
Built in the style of Amazon’s Echo, the Anker Soundcore Flare delivers impressive 360-degree sound as well as a dynamic light system that is unique to every song. A little less than $70 also brings with it IP67 dust and water protection, so spills won’t be an issue, and the unique ability to connect two Flare speakers to a single device for an immersive stereo listening experience.
Ultimate Ears Boom 3
If setting up a whole wireless system of speakers connected to a single device is what you’re after, the Ultimate Ears Boom 3 is the way to go. Use the Ultimate Ears app to pair up to 150 connected Boom speakers, while every individual Boom 3 boasts 360° sound as well as up to 15 hours of battery life on a single charge.
JBL Pulse 4
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