Tribit Stormbox Lava: Tribit’s new-for-2025 Stormbox Lava speaker could be finest described as a poor man’s JBL Xtreme 4 speaker. It does not sound pretty much as good as that JBL speaker, which prices $380. The Lava appears somewhat generic, but it surely does output plenty of sound with fairly highly effective bass and prices so much much less (a detachable shoulder strap and carrying deal with are included). This isn’t probably the most refined-sounding speaker — it lacks some readability — but when huge sound is what you are after in a boombox-style speaker, the inexpensive Stormbox Lava suits the invoice. With an IP67 dust- and waterproof score, it additionally appears fairly sturdy and gives as much as 24 hours of battery life at average quantity ranges. As for additional options, there is a charge-out port, and you may hyperlink a number of Tribit audio system in celebration or stereo mode and tweak the sound by way of the Tribit app for iOS and Android.
Marshall Middleton: With Marshall not too long ago releasing the Middleton in 2025, the unique Middleton speaker is being discounted. It is not precisely compact, however tt additionally is not so beefy that you just get a exercise carrying it round. Weighing 4 kilos (1.8kg), it is larger than Marshall’s Emberton speaker and smaller and extra moveable than its Kilburn II speaker. Any manner you have a look at it, it sounds superb for its measurement and places out a stunning quantity of high quality bass whereas providing good treble element and natural-sounding mids (the place vocals stay). I additionally appreciated that it has equalizer controls on the speaker itself and is totally waterproof and dustproof with an IP67 score.
Sony SRS-XB100: Sony’s smallest Bluetooth speaker was as soon as once more modestly upgraded in 2023, with a brand new Bluetooth chipset, barely improved sound and speakerphone efficiency. This moveable Bluetooth speaker is each dust- and waterproof with an IP67 certification and, like its predecessor (the SRS-XB13), it is rated for 16 hours of battery life at average quantity ranges and expenses by way of USB-C. Geared up with Bluetooth 5.3 with help for the AAC and SBC audio codecs, the speaker performs larger than you’d suppose for its small measurement, with some punch to its bass. It is fairly spectacular for a mini mono speaker.
JBL Clip 4: JBL has launched the newer Clip 5, which options barely higher sound and a brand new carabiner design. However the Clip 4 continues to be an excellent micro Bluetooth speaker and could be had at a reduction.
JBL Flip 6: As JBL has launched the newer Flip 7, which has improved sound and somewhat higher battery life, the Flip 6 is being discounted. Whereas it does not sound pretty much as good as its successor, the Flip 6 continues to be a great Bluetooth speaker that provides good sound high quality in a rugged design (it is IP67 waterproof and dust-resistant) — and it does not look a lot completely different from the Flip 7.
JBL Cost 5: I nonetheless just like the Cost 5, which additionally is available in a dearer WiFi model, however JBL has launched the improved Cost 6. That stated, with that newer mannequin obtainable, we’re seeing some good reductions on the older Cost 5. At that proper worth, it’s value contemplating.
Sonos Roam: Accessible in white or black for $179, the Roam is at the moment the smallest and most inexpensive Sonos speaker (should you do not depend these $99 Sonos-compatible Symfonisk Ikea Wi-Fi bookshelf audio system), though it is pretty costly for a mini wi-fi speaker. This Sonos Roam mannequin, like the larger Sonos Transfer 2 moveable speaker, is provided with each Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and might faucet into an current Sonos multiroom audio system and hyperlink with different Sequence 2-compatible Sonos audio system. Be taught extra concerning the Sonos Roam with our hands-on evaluate.
Tribit XSound Go: Regardless of being available on the market for a number of years, the Tribit XSound Go stays one of many prime Bluetooth audio system for the cash. In addition to sounding first rate for streaming your favourite music and extra, this inexpensive Bluetooth speaker can also be totally waterproof. It has had some small upgrades over time. Learn our full evaluate of the Tribit XSound Go to search out out extra.
JBL Pulse 5: JBL’s Pulse speaker is now in its fifth era, and each the sound high quality and 360-degree mild present have been improved. JBL has “expanded the clear outer physique” so the customizable mild present appears extra spectacular. (There is a companion app for iOS and Android that means that you can alter the colourful lighting results.) The speaker can also be IP67 dust-proof and waterproof, and it gives as much as 12 hours of battery at average quantity ranges. I did a full evaluate of the JBL Pulse 5 in January of 2023, and it nonetheless holds as a wonderful speaker choice.
Anker Movement Increase: Anker’s dearer Soundcore Movement Increase Plus (see above) is a considerable sound improve over the unique Movement Increase however this mannequin stays an excellent mini increase field for the cash. Geared up with a deal with and weighing somewhat over 4 kilos, the speaker jogs my memory of a type of big flashlights or “floating lanterns” that have been in vogue about 30 years in the past. For the document, the Movement Increase really does float and is totally waterproof with an IPX7 score. Discover out extra in our full Anker Movement Increase evaluate.
UE Hyperboom: Final Ears’ Increase Bluetooth audio system are available a number of completely different sizes, however none of them are as huge because the Hyperboom. A supersize wi-fi speaker that suggestions the scales at a hefty 13 kilos, the Hyperboom makes the UE Megaboom 3 look unquestionably puny. It isn’t low-cost, however its sound high quality is healthier than plenty of the jumbo moveable audio system available on the market proper now. Learn our full evaluate of the UE Hyperboom.
Marshall Willen: Marshall’s little mono Willen speaker is just like Bose’s SoundLink Micro and different micro audio system just like the Tribit StormBox Micro 2. Additionally like these audio system, it has an built-in strap on its base so you possibly can clip it onto a backpack and even to your bike’s handlebars. Its 2-inch full-range driver and two passive radiators put out extra sound than you’d suppose it might for its tiny measurement, and it gives first rate readability in addition to simply sufficient bass to keep away from sounding tinny (you possibly can select from three preset sound modes).
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Gen): A few years in the past, Bang & Olufsen upgraded its dome-shaped aluminum-clad A1 speaker with improved battery life, higher speakerphone efficiency (it now has a three-microphone array) and barely improved sound. It isn’t solely the smallest wi-fi speaker from the Danish firm, it is technically probably the most inexpensive. You’ll be able to be taught extra concerning the small-but-mighty B&O Beousound A1 in our full evaluate.
Bose SoundLink Micro: Though somewhat expensive and resulting from be upgraded, the Bose SoundLink Micro sounds remarkably first rate for its tiny measurement, delivering extra bass than different pocketable audio system. It is a totally waterproof Bluetooth speaker and is on the market in three coloration choices, though the blue model seems to be laborious to search out. I examined the speaker in 2018 and rated it an 8.3 out of 10 within the Bose SoundLink Micro evaluate.
Anker Soundcore Movement Plus: Anker’s Soundcore Movement Plus got here out in 2019, but it surely stays one of many best-sounding audio system for round $100. It is bigger than many mini Bluetooth audio system, but it surely’s nonetheless compact. It manages to sound fairly a bit fuller than a lot of the competitors in its worth vary, with larger bass, extra quantity and higher readability. It is also totally waterproof (IPX7-rated) and has help for the aptX streaming codec for units like Samsung’s Galaxy telephones that help it. Learn extra in my Anker Soundcore Movement Plus evaluate.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Discover: It is somewhat overpriced for the sound high quality it delivers, however the Beosound Discover is an excellent little speaker that has a modern, eye-catching design, is totally waterproof and dustproof (IP67 score), and gives glorious battery life, with as much as 27 hours of music listening at average quantity ranges.
Monoprice Soundstage 3 (Out of Inventory): Monoprice tends to make fairly generic-looking digital merchandise, and its understated Soundstage 3 Bluetooth speaker in all probability is not going to wow you with its design though its minimalist aesthetic has its attraction. It is a good worth due to its capability to play huge sound with robust bass and first rate readability, with 50 watts of energy that drives a 5.25-inch “concave aluminum cone woofer” flanked by two 1-inch silk-dome tweeters. It additionally has good connectivity choices, together with digital optical, 3.5mm analog and RCA analog wired inputs that mean you can join your tv or one other stereo part. There’s additionally a sub-out port.
Tribit XSound Mega (Out of Inventory): Over the previous couple of years, Tribit has made a number of Bluetooth audio system that ship plenty of increase for the buck. Add its new XSound Mega to the record. Tribit is billing the XSound Mega as extra of an out of doors speaker — a lanyard is included for toting it round as a kind of mini boombox — but it surely works simply fantastic indoors. It has an LED mild present which you could activate or off and there are three EQ settings for sound: XBass, Music and Audiobook. Moreover, it may be used as an influence financial institution to cost your cellular units.
Tribit StormBox (Out of Inventory): The StormBox appears like a cross between a UE and a JBL speaker. We suspect that is not an accident. This totally waterproof speaker prices considerably lower than the JBL Flip 5 and Flip 6 and produces an even bigger sound. Its rechargeable battery gives as much as 20 hours of battery life for enjoying music and extra. Tribit’s XSound audio system are in all probability a greater worth, however the StormBox is extra fashionable.
