The 4 Best Bluetooth Speakers Under $50 - Winter 2023 Reviews

The best Bluetooth speaker under $50 that we've tested is the Anker Soundcore 3. It offers a versatile performance for the price, meaning you can enjoy a clear sound with everything from music to podcasts to audiobooks. Thanks to its compact design, this rectangular speaker is a great choice to bring with you on the go, and since it's battery-powered, you don't have to worry about keeping it plugged into an outlet when listening to your favorite tracks. Plus, the IP67 rating for dust and water resistance certifies it to be fully dust-tight and immersible in up to a meter of water for 30 minutes, so you can take it to the pool or the lake without worrying too much about damaging it.

This budget-friendly speaker is a little more expensive than its predecessor, the Anker Soundcore 2. However, for a few extra dollars, you get lots of awesome features to make the most of your listening experience. The Soundcore 3 gives you access to the Soundcore app, where you have a graphic EQ and preset modes to help you switch up its sound. Plus, it brings more rumble in the bass than the Soundcore 2, so you feel the excitement in bass-heavy music like EDM and hip-hop. For the price, this speaker brings a solid sound quality that can please lots of different listeners.

If you're looking for a more compact alternative to help you bring your favorite tunes with you on the go, check out the JBL GO 3. It's a smaller and more lightweight alternative to the Anker Soundcore 3 that's ideal for on-the-go use, so you can bring it with you from room to room in your home or take it with you on your next outdoor adventure. Its built-in hook lets you clip the device onto your bag or backpack, and its sturdy design helps it withstand regular wear and tear. It's even rated IP67 for dust and water resistance, which is great if you plan to take it outdoors.

This speaker is available in different color variants to suit your style. And, for the price, it offers a solid sound quality. Dialogue is clearly reproduced, making it a solid pick for podcasts, and voices and lead instruments in your favorite songs are accurate and detailed, too. Compared to the Anker, however, you don't have any customization tools to switch up its sound, but given its solid performance out-of-the-box, you may find that you don't need these features. Overall, it's a great value pick for your next trip outdoors.

If you like blasting your favorite songs at max volume, check out the DOSS SoundBox Plus. Despite its budget-friendly price, this speaker can get loud, so you don't have any issues filling larger, more open spaces with sound. Use it at your next party, or take it outside to the backyard— as you crank up the volume, there isn't a lot of compression, so audio reproduction remains clean and pure. Plus, the RGB lights around its drivers bring some extra excitement to your next party, and you can even control their colors and patterns to your liking, which is nice.

For the price, it's a pretty good choice for listening to music, too, as voices and lead instruments reproduce with clarity and detail. Unfortunately, unlike the Anker Soundcore 3, you can't customize its performance. It's battery-powered, so you can still bring it with you on the go, but it's a little bigger than the Anker and the JBL GO 3, so it's not quite as portable. That said, if you want a simple tool to blast music at your next big event, it's a great choice that won't break the bank.

Looking to "smartify" your home without breaking the bank? The Amazon Echo Dot Gen 4 is a more affordable alternative to the Amazon Echo Gen 4 and offers excellent voice assistant performance at a budget-friendly price. With built-in Alexa, you can control the speaker using your voice, and it understands your commands clearly, whether you're in a noisy setting or further away from the speaker. There's even a mute mic button for when you no longer want it to hear you. Its stylish design makes it great for home use, too.

This speaker offers a pretty clear and balanced sound out-of-the-box, and its Amazon Alexa app gives you access to tools that can adjust its bass and treble output. However, compared to our top picks, like the Anker Soundcore 3, it's not designed for outdoor use. There's no battery, so you have to keep it plugged into a power outlet to use it, and its build isn't sturdy enough to withstand the elements for an extended period. Still, if you love the convenience of a voice-controlled speaker, it's a great pick for the price.