Top Bluetooth Speakers 2023

The Klipsch The Three II is okay for music. This speaker can get incredibly loud, so its sound can easily fill a large crowded room. However, it struggles to reproduce low-bass, so you can't feel the deep thump and rumble in bass-heavy music like hip-hop and EDM. The underemphasis in the mid-range can push vocals and lead instruments towards the back of the mix, making them sound muddy. Unfortunately, there isn't a graphic EQ to customize its sound to your liking.

The Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II is alright for music. Its fairly well-balanced sound profile makes this speaker suitable for a variety of music genres. Thanks to its 360-degree design, it has a decent soundstage with amazing directivity, so your audio should sound clear from all angles. Though this speaker can get reasonably loud, there are compression artifacts at max volume, so your audio may not sound as clear when listening at louder volumes. Unfortunately, it struggles to reproduce a deep, thumpy, and rumbling bass, which may be disappointing to fans of bass-heavy music like hip-hop or EDM. It also requires two units to play stereo sound, and has to downmix your audio to mono when using it on its own, which may not sound as immersive.

The JBL PartyBox On-The-Go is okay for music. It has a warm sound profile when the Bass Boost setting is enabled, and the extra boom in the high-bass range may please fans of bass-heavy genres like EDM. The mid-range is fairly well-balanced, so vocals and lead instruments are reproduced accurately, but the higher frequencies of these same instruments may sound dark and veiled due to the underemphasized treble range. While it can get loud, there's quite a bit of compression present at max volume. Its directivity is poor, so the soundstage is perceived as narrow, though it can play stereo content, which feels more immersive. Unfortunately, it struggles to produce a thumpy low-bass and it lacks an EQ for adjusting its sound profile, but its Bass Boost feature may help with bass production.

The JBL JR POP speaker is alright for outdoor use. It's very small and lightweight, so it's easy to bring on-the-go, and kids don't have to plug it into an outlet to use it. Also, it has an IPX7 rating for water resistance, though we don't currently test for this. That said, this speaker doesn't get very loud, and its battery life of over five hours may not be ideal for long days at the park.

This speaker is just okay for music. With its built-in light show, it's ideal for setting the ambience as you listen to your favorite tunes. However, its overall sound is a bit honky and harsh out of the box due to an overemphasis in its high-mids. Also, it lacks a lot of low-bass, so fans of bass-heavy genres like EDM and hip-hop notice less thump and rumble in the mix. The graphic EQ in the JBL Portable app gives you some control over its sound, though.

The Kove Commuter 2 is fair for outdoor use. It's battery-powered, so you can use it outdoors without having to plug it into an outlet, and it can last for over eight hours off of a single charge. It even has an IPX7 rating for water resistance, though we don't test for this. Unfortunately, it doesn't get very loud, and its sound profile struggles to reproduce a thumpy low-bass.

The Bose SoundTouch 10 wireless speaker streams via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi and can easily connect to other speakers throughout your home, but it lacks stereo output and sounds just average for the price.

The SOUNDBOKS Go is alright for music. With its default POWER EQ preset on, it has a V-shaped sound profile overall with boomy bass and a bright treble. Thanks to the graphic EQ and presets featured in its companion app, you can customize its sound profile to your liking. It also gets incredibly loud, making it great for parties. That said, it lacks some low-bass, so you can't feel the deep thump and rumble typically present in bass-heavy music like EDM or hip-hop. It also requires two units to play stereo audio and downmixes stereo content to mono when using it on its own, resulting in a soundstage that isn't as immersive.

The Bose SoundWear is average-at-best for neutral listening. It has a unique soundstage since it's a speaker that you wear around your neck. This gives it a good ambiance that some neutral listeners may like; however, its sound quality isn't the most balanced. It has a decent representation of instruments and vocals, and it doesn't sound too sharp on already bright tracks. Unfortunately, it doesn't pack a lot of bass, but it's tactile so you do feel it in your body. It sits relatively far from your ears, especially when compared to headphones, and since it doesn't create a seal with ear cups or an in-ear/earbud fit, it has a difficult time producing a lot of bass. Moving the neckband closer to your ears somewhat mitigates this issue, but it's not a practical fix and won't be ideal for everyone.

The Skullcandy Terrain XL speaker sounds fine in most scenarios and won't skip a beat if you get it wet, but its onboard controls are prone to accidental presses and pumping up the volume flattens the bass.