Summer’s the ideal time to purchase a Bluetooth speaker so you can impact your favorite music when you’re swimming in the pool or out on an outdoors trip with friends. Compatible with practically every gadget known to man, Bluetooth speakers will make sure that, as long as your phone, tablet, or laptop is near, your music will be loud! Our most loved is the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 due to its sound quality and its water and dust resistance, yet there are a lot of different alternatives.
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
The most well-rounded Bluetooth speaker around.
The Megaboom 3 packs extraordinary, well, blasting sound, alongside water resistance, throughout the day battery life, and a heap of fun color options.
- Loud, punchy sound
- Fun colors and attractive design
- IP67 water and dust resistance
- Long battery life
Bad:
- Fairly expensive
- Charges via Micro-USB
Bose SoundLink Revolve+
The pricier, better-sounding Megaboom 3 alternative.
The Revolve+ is extraordinary compared to other sounding Bluetooth speakers around, pumping audio in all directions. The aluminum fenced in area is sleek and splash-resistant.
Good:
- Sleek aluminum design
- Bose reputation
- IPX4 splash-proof
- Handle up top for easy transport
- Great battery life
- Omni directional audio
Bad:
- Significantly pricier than Megaboom 3
- Charges over Micro-USB
Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2
Great speaker in a small package.
The Wonderboom 2 is water-resistant, solid, and excessively compact, with incredible audio and a wide selection of color options.
Good:
- Fantastic audio for its size
- IP67 water and dust resistance
- Affordable
- Good battery life
Bad:
- Micro-USB charging
- Distorts a bit at max volume
- No Party Up feature
Marshall Stanmore II
Turn it up to 11
The Stanmore II is an enormous speaker adapted after exemplary Marshall guitar amps. It sounds great, gets amazingly uproarious, and offers on-board EQ controls.
Good:
- Phenomenal sound quality
- Stylized like a guitar amplifier
- Apt-X certified
- Supports Bluetooth, aux, and RCA
Bad:
- Very expensive
- Large and heavy for a Bluetooth speaker
JBL Charge 4
Charge while you listen.
The Charge 4 is a waterproof speaker with an implicit battery that charges your phone while you play music. It tops up over USB-C and lasts for 20 hours.
Good:
- Charges via USB-C
- Loud, punchy audio
- Long battery life
- Charges phones and other devices
Bad:
- A bit bulky and heavy
- No microphone for calls
Tribit XSound Go
As reasonable as you can ask for in a capable Bluetooth speaker.
The Tribit XSound Go isn’t the best-sounding speaker around, yet it’s moderate, water-safe, and keeps going throughout the day effortlessly.
Good:
- All-day battery life
- IPX7 water and dust resistance
- Extremely affordable
- Lanyard slot for easy transport
Bad:
- Lacking sound quality
- Not very loud
Sony SRS-XB12
Small speaker packing a powerful punch.
The XB12 fits in the palm of your hand, however sounds shockingly loud and clear. It’s water, dust, and shock resistant, and comes in a few strong colors.
Good:
- Surprisingly loud, crisp audio
- Long battery life
- Small, portable form factor
- IPX7 water and dust resistance
Bad:
- Micro-USB, rather than USB-C
- Charges slowly
Bose SoundLink Micro
Built-in microphone for calls and voice assistance.
The SoundLink Micro is ultra-portable and highlights a microphone for calls and Google Assistant. It sounds really great, and it’s water-resistant as a bonus.
Good:
- Built-in microphone for voice assistants
- Small, portable design
- IPX7 water resistance
- Good audio quality
Bad:
- Poor battery life
- Lacking in bass