![]() ![]() The Micro 2 is a brilliantly pocketable portable speaker that's surprisingly good for music as well as an excellent option for listening to podcasts or just watching TV shows on a mobile device. It's not the most powerful or the loudest Bluetooth speaker out there, but at this size and price you can't currently buy better. The Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 is the best-sounding and most fully-featured mini Bluetooth speaker we've had the pleasure of testing. If you’re concerned about privacy and want to save around $20 / £20 / AU$30 then the Roam SL could be exactly what you want. This new version of the Roam lacks a microphone but is otherwise identical in terms of specs. Sonos has also now added the Sonos Roam SL to its line-up. The battery life isn't huge, though – enough for a good day out, but if that's a priority, check out the B&O A1 instead. Its slick design means the Sonos Roam won’t look out of place in your home, while a rugged, waterproof and dustproof build make it ideal for listening to music outdoors. ![]() The Sonos Roam comes with both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, which means it can work as a portable speaker as well as part of your wider multi-room Sonos system – and with Google Assistant and Alexa onboard (when you're on Wi-Fi), it doubles up a smart speaker too.Ĭompared to similar priced Bluetooth speakers we've tested, you’re getting a lot of features for your money here. These flashy features would be pointless if the Sonos Roam didn’t sound great – but we’re happy to report that, despite its small stature, the Roam delivers a powerful sonic performance, with remarkably prominent bass, even if it does lack the rhythmic accuracy you'd expect from an audiophile speaker. Meanwhile, a clever Automatic Switching feature means it seamlessly becomes part of your Sonos Wi-Fi multi-room setup indoors. Many are waterproof, but if that's your biggest priority, see our separate guide just to the best waterproof speakers.Ī bass-heavy audio performance makes it ideal for use outdoors, because during our testing we found it's powerful enough to cut through wind noise. We've got picks from big names such as Sonos and JBL, and great value buys from notable smaller brands, such as Tribit. Whether you're looking for a room-shaking speaker (you can also check out our best party speaker buying guide for these) or a tiny portable device for podcasts, you'll find the best Bluetooth speaker for you in our list below. If it's something more stationary and focused on sound quality you want, check out our guide to the best wireless speakers. And most people want something portable, with a decent battery life, so that's what we've focused on here. They do want something versatile that delivers good audio even if the wind is blowing outside, however. Typically, people shopping for Bluetooth speakers aren't looking for something boasting audiophile sound quality. ![]() We've been testing the best Bluetooth speakers for years, in all sizes and shapes and for all kinds of budgets. ![]()
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