If you like to wirelessly stream music, podcasts, and audiobooks from mobile devices, you'll probably want a speaker with Bluetooth connectivity. Unlike those with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth-compatible speakers don't rely on an internet connection to stream audio. As a result, some speakers can focus on portability, with battery power, and features like carrying straps or water-resistant construction. The top Bluetooth speakers have balanced sound, long battery lives, and stellar connectivity options, with extras like voice assistant support and customizable sound as nice-to-haves. If you need a little help figuring out what to expect in the Bluetooth speaker market, check out our Bluetooth speaker buying guide.
Otherwise, read on to find out what we think are the best speakers with Bluetooth, based on our testing of over 195 Bluetooth speakers. If you want more options, check out our picks for the best Alexa speakers, the best-sounding Bluetooth speakers, and the loudest Bluetooth speakers.
All of our recommendations start with the products we've tested. And, they're backed by in-house experts who ensure unbiased, objective data to help you choose the right speaker.
Want to see how we've tested more than 150 speakers? Our How We Test Speakers article walks you through the entire process: from selecting and purchasing products to testing, reviewing, and publishing our results.
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Best Bluetooth Speaker
MusicOutdoorsPodcastsBattery PoweredYesSpeakerphoneNoVoice AssistantNoBluetoothYesSee all our test resultsWi-FiNoThe best Bluetooth speaker we've tested is the JBL Boombox 4. This large and powerful Bluetooth speaker really packs a punch when it comes to sound. Whether you're listening to bass-heavy hip-hop or vocal-centric folk music, this speaker provides a clear reproduction of your favorite tracks. It gets louder than the previous generation JBL Boombox 3, with lots of bass that brings out thump and rumble in songs, and features Bluetooth LE support, a technology that allows for lower audio latency with supported devices.
With a portable design, this speaker is a solid pick for listening to music on the go. It lasts over 40 hours on a single charge, which you can further extend by swapping in an extra battery pack (sold separately). Additionally, the speaker carries a certification for dust-tightness and waterproofing for continuous submersion, allowing it to withstand some exposure to the elements. That said, it's a little bigger than other portable Bluetooth speakers on our list and also lacks voice assistant support. If you want a voice-activated speaker, check out our best Bluetooth Home pick below.
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Best Upper Mid-Range Bluetooth Speaker
MusicOutdoorsPodcastsBattery PoweredYesSpeakerphoneNoVoice AssistantNoBluetoothYesSee all our test resultsWi-FiNoIf you're looking for a premium Bluetooth speaker at a more affordable price than our top pick, check out the Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM. You'll find Ultimate Ears dominate the mid-range tiers of Bluetooth speakers, and the upper mid-range is no exception. This portable Bluetooth speaker offers excellent sound quality and delivers uniform audio regardless of your listening angle. There are also several sound enhancement tools available too including a room correction tool that optimizes its sound to the unique acoustics of your listening space. Those who prefer to manually adjust the tuning can also use the graphic EQ and presets in the companion app. It lacks Bluetooth multi-device pairing, though, so you won't be able to more smoothly juggle more than one source device without navigating settings menus.
With its sleek and sturdy design, this speaker works for a wide range of uses. It's on the larger side, but you can still carry it around with one hand using its built-in handle. It's also rated as dust-tight and waterproof even when immersed for a half hour, which is handy for planning a day at the park or beach. Its almost 16-hour battery life is enough for long days outside, but if you're looking for more juice, consider the Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM instead, which has an impressive 21-hour battery life. The EVERBOOM is also a little cheaper and more portable than our pick, but it can't get as loud as the EPICBOOM or match its bass and treble output.
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Best Mid-Range Bluetooth Speaker
MusicOutdoorsPodcastsBattery PoweredYesSpeakerphoneNoVoice AssistantNoBluetoothYesSee all our test resultsWi-FiNoIf you'd prefer a more portable speaker than the Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM, consider the Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 4. It still offers impressive sound quality and can reproduce instruments and vocals with plenty of detail and clarity from different listening angles. And with a little extra boom in the high bass, bass-heavy genres like EDM and hip-hop don't feel too thin. That said, it doesn't have a room correction tool like the Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM, so the speaker's sound will vary depending on your listening environment. Fortunately, its companion app's graphic EQ lets you adjust the sound manually to suit your preferences.
The speaker has a built-in hook so you can easily clip it onto your bag or backpack on the go. Smaller and more lightweight than the EPICBOOM, it's much easier to take to the park or on a camping trip. Plus, it's certified as dust- and water-proof (immersion up to half an hour). It doesn't have a microphone though, so it doesn't offer voice assistant support if you want to switch tracks with voice commands. If that's important to you, consider the LG xboom Bounce; its mic does an excellent job picking up your voice, but it puts out less punch in the bass and can sound a little muffled if you're positioned behind it. That could be a problem if you move around in your space frequently or like to place your speaker in the middle of your group at the park.
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Best Budget Bluetooth Speaker
MusicOutdoorsPodcastsBattery PoweredYesSpeakerphoneNoVoice AssistantNoBluetoothYesSee all our test resultsWi-FiNoThe Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 is the best budget wireless speaker that we've tested. This portable Bluetooth speaker features a 360-degree design and is an excellent choice for listening to music wherever you go, from the local park to the beach or the mountains on your next hike. It has the same dust- and water-proof certification as the Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 4, so it should withstand some exposure to the elements. Plus, it lasts 13 hours off a single charge, so you can rock out all day without worrying about a recharge.
This speaker is made from recycled plastic and is available in a couple of colors to suit your style. Its sound quality is quite impressive, too, especially for the price. Vocals and lead instruments sound accurate in the mix. You won't find a companion app with a graphic EQ like the Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 4, so you're limited to the Podcast and Outdoor modes which emphasize voices or loudness, respectively. Still, this speaker's a great option if you're on a tighter budget. If portability is important, check out our recommendations for the best small Bluetooth speakers.
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Best Cheap Bluetooth Speaker
MusicOutdoorsPodcastsBattery PoweredYesSpeakerphoneNoVoice AssistantNoBluetoothYesSee all our test resultsWi-FiNoThe Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go is the best wireless speaker in the cheap price range we've tested. This speaker's sound quality isn't as impressive as our top pick, the JBL Boombox 4, but it's still a great choice for those looking for something more affordable. Partly due to its size, this speaker can't deliver much in the way of powerful bass, but it has a balanced mid-range, so vocals and instruments are rendered accurately. If you're more of a podcast person, dialogue sounds clear and detailed. If you want to tweak the sound, the companion app features a graphic EQ and presets to help you fine-tune the sound, which is quite rare at this price point.
It comes in three color variants, and its small, lightweight design and carrying loop make for easy portability. Additionally, it's rated as dust- and water-proof, making it resistant to the elements even if it starts raining during a picnic. Its 10-hour battery life will get you through a day-long hike, and it can go for even longer if you keep the audio volume low. If you're willing to spend a bit more, the Anker Soundcore 3 is a good alternative. It's a little more expensive but goes on sale occasionally and has a better bass response, albeit in a larger footprint. It also offers a party mode that lets you connect up to 100 identical speakers to play the same audio. Unfortunately, it's not as well-built or portable as the Select 4 Go, though it does have a slightly longer battery life.
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Best Home Bluetooth Speaker
MusicOutdoorsPodcastsBattery PoweredNoSpeakerphoneNoVoice AssistantYesBluetoothYesSee all our test resultsWi-FiYesMany of our top picks are portable Bluetooth speakers designed to take with you on the go. However, if you only plan to use your speaker at home, you may prefer our best speaker for home use: the JBL Authentics 500. This premium speaker has a stylish retro design that can easily fit into your home decor, and its built-in Google and Amazon voice assistant support makes it easy to check traffic, the weather, and more. You can only use it when plugged into a power outlet, but that's less limiting if you plan to listen at home.
This speaker comes with lots of premium sound enhancement tools. Its room correction feature automatically optimizes the speaker's sound based on your room's unique acoustics. If you prefer manual customization, there's a graphic EQ in the app as well as bass and treble knobs on the speaker itself. This speaker gets quite loud, too, and you can pair it with other compatible speakers to spread sound throughout your home. It does come at a more premium price point, though, so consider the Harman/Kardon Onyx Studio 9 if you're looking for something a bit more affordable but still stylish enough for home use. The Harman/Kardon has a battery, so you can carry it around from room to room, but it can't get as loud as the JBL and doesn't have any voice assistant support.
For more alternatives, check out our recommendations for the best home Bluetooth speakers.
Notable Mentions
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Sonos Move 2:
The Sonos Move 2 is a good alternative to the JBL Boombox 4 if you want a premium speaker with voice assistant support. It's a big speaker with many features, but its battery life isn't as long-lasting as the JBL's.
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Brane X:
If you're looking for a portable home speaker, consider the Brane X. Like the JBL Authentics 500, it has smart features like Wi-Fi and Alexa integration. And while it can't get as loud as the JBL, the Brane has a battery so you can use it without a power outlet.
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Amazon Echo Studio 2025:
The Amazon Echo Studio 2025 is a good pick for anyone already invested in Amazon's Alexa-based ecosystem. It's smaller than the JBL Authentics 500, so it's easier to place around the home, but it can't get nearly as loud as our pick. It also downmixes stereo content to mono and doesn't work with non-Alexa voice assistants.
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Recent Updates
Sep 04, 2026:
We've validated our existing picks and made no changes as they're still relevant and in stock. We also trimmed a few picks from the Notable Mentions because they didn't offer clear benefits or weren't differentiated enough from existing picks.
Aug 07, 2026:
We've made minor text updates throughout the picks to reflect changes in our results after Speakers Test Bench 1.0.
Jul 06, 2026:
We've confirmed that all our picks are still in stock and remain the best value in their respective categories, so we've left them unchanged.
Jun 03, 2026:
We've checked that all our picks are accurate and in stock.
May 07, 2026:
We've made no changes to our picks for this article, but the Sonos Play has been added as a Notable Mention.
All Reviews
Our recommendations above are what we think are currently the best Bluetooth speakers for most people. We factor in price, feedback from our visitors, and availability.
If you'd like to choose for yourself, here's a list of all our reviews of Bluetooth speakers. Be careful not to get caught up in the details. There are no perfect speakers. Personal taste, preference, and listening habits will matter more in your selection.