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At $ 33, the Tribit XSound Go is one of the best Bluetooth speakers for the money. Besides decent audio to stream your favorite music and more, this affordable Bluetooth speaker is completely waterproof. Read our Tribit XSound Go review.

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It just doesn’t do this Fully waterproof wireless bluetooth speaker (IPX7) Better battery life and better sound Section 2, But it’s also more durable, according to JBL, thanks to an integral carabiner that frames the entire perimeter of the tiny speaker, which acts as a bumper. It has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery and is one of the best wireless bluetooth speakers due to its compact size. This portable bluetooth speaker is sold for $ 70. Read our review of the JBL Clip 3.

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Ultimate Ears Boom Bluetooth Speakers come in a few different sizes, but none is quite as large as the new one. Hyperboom. Super-sized wireless speaker that tips the scale at 13 pounds, makes the Hyperboom EU Megaboom 3 Sounds trivial without a doubt. It’s not cheap, but the sound quality is better than a lot of the jumbo portable speakers on the market right now.

UE Boom reps tell me that Hyperboom was created after the company garnered feedback from its customers looking for a bigger woofer that can play loud enough and has bass deep enough to trigger a party. A speaker can do just that – Ultimate Ears says it’s three times louder and six and a half times the bass than Megaboom 3 – and has no problem filling a fairly large room with sound.

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The Tribit MaxSound Plus ($ 58) is about 30% larger than its XSound Go sibling and costs about $ 25 more, but it performs much better and is one of the better speakers in terms of size and price category. It contains a long-lasting rechargeable lithium-ion battery and the superior sound quality of a Bluetooth speaker. Read our Tribit MaxSound Plus review.

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Tribit’s StormBox Soundbar looks like a cross between UE and a JBL subwoofer. We suspect this is not an accident. This fully waterproof speaker costs about $ 50 less than the JBL Flip 5, produces more sound, has up to 20 hours of battery life for playing music and more. Tribit’s XSound speakers will probably be better value, but the Stormbox is a lot more elegant.

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We loved the original Ultimate Ears Wonderboom Bluetooth Speaker, Which sounded good for its compact speaker size and was also waterproof. Now the company has released a file Wonderboom 2, Which is a touch bigger than the original and looks a little better for streaming your favorite music, with more bass and a special external boost mode that enhances the treble.

Like its predecessor, the fully waterproof Wonderboom 2 with Bluetooth connectivity carries a $ 100 price list, but it often sells for a lower price. What is different is the IP67 rating which means that it is dustproof, more shock resistant and also able to float. This bluetooth device also has 30% better battery life – it lasts up to 13 hours at moderate audio levels, according to Ultimate Ears – and you can link the two together to create a stereo sound pairing by pressing a button on each speaker.

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The Bose SoundLink Micro is arguably the best speaker for its compact size. Although Bose SoundLink is a bit pricey, Bose has cut $ 10 off its list price, dropping it down to $ 99. It is a fully waterproof bluetooth speaker and is available in three Bose SoundLink color options. Read our Bose SoundLink Micro review.

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JBL’s Flip 5 ($ 120) is slightly larger than the Flip 4, with improved audio performance with slightly more bass. It has IPX7 water resistance certification, which means this tiny speaker can be submerged in a meter of water for up to 30 minutes and survive. Tribit’s StormBox costs about $ 30 and plays louder, but I like the Flip 5’s color balance better. It also offers USB-C charging, which is better for future proofing.

The Sonos Move is the company’s first indoor and outdoor portable Bluetooth speaker, complete with an integrated rechargeable battery that can charge for 900 or nearly three years and can be replaceable. It’s Wi-Fi enabled and can link to other Sonos speakers in your home system – Sonos says the Move has the best Wi-Fi connection of any of its speakers yet. It also has Bluetooth connectivity, so you can take it out of your Wi-Fi range and stream directly from your Android, iPhone, or any Bluetooth-enabled audio device. Read our Sonos Move review.

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Bose’s new portable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Speaker is more compact and easier to carry than the Sonos Move and costs a little less. The Bose loudspeaker delivers great loudness for its relatively small size and connects to other speakers in the brand’s Wi-Fi Home speaker line to create a multi-room sound system.

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