The Best Bluetooth Speaker To Take The Party With You

If you're looking for better sound quality and battery life, there’s the JBL Charge 4. The JBL Charge 3 was one of the best sounding Bluetooth speakers we've come across; the 4 sounds great, but it's not a huge improvement over the 3. That said, it does seem to get louder than its predecessor. One notable upgrade that the 4 sees is the addition of a USB Type-C charging input compared to the Micro-USB charging port on the 3; the standard USB-A port remains unchanged, and can be used to connect the Charge 4 directly to various devices. The USB-C charging port also means you won't have to carry along multiple cables for all your devices. The Charge 4 is a great outdoor speaker as well; in addition to the substantial 20-hour run time, it's waterproof. JBL claims IPX7 certification, so you won’t have to worry about getting it wet. Even if it gets dropped in a pool, it'll withstand being completely submerged for up to 30 minutes before any damage occurs. It will float for a bit, so you have time to recover it before it eventually sinks. If you already own a JBL Charge 3, there isn’t much of a reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you're looking for a great-sounding, waterproof, long-lasting speaker, it’s easy to recommend the JBL Charge 4.

The TREBLAB HD Max is a four-speaker Bluetooth speaker with a big volume and bass. The 50W speakers and three sound styles indoors, outdoors, and Bass Boost settings customize the sound for any situation. This HD Max is a Bluetooth speaker that also doubles as a power bank with pass-through charging and a USB Type-C connection. Use the 20-hour playtime and rapid charge time to be connected at all times.
This TREBLAB HD Max Bluetooth wireless speaker may be paired with another HD Max to provide a robust connection and surround sound quality. It features an IPX6 waterproof Bluetooth speaker that can be used anywhere from the beach to the pool, and you can even use it in the bathroom while showering. It is expertly designed and constructed with unrivaled quality. Thanks to its excellent build materials, these HD Max portable Bluetooth wireless speakers are made robust and can withstand everything.

The Sonos Move is a fascinating Bluetooth speaker in many ways, and not the least because it's the company's first Bluetooth-compatible speaker. As you'd expect from Sonos, the Move tends to do things in its own unique way and raises eyebrows along the way. First, the price - at the time of publishing, it cost just shy of $400 at major retailers. Does the Sonos Move really justify its premium price tag? It comes down to how and where you’ll be using this speaker.

If you need something to mindlessly toss in your bag and carry around with you, there are far better options available - see our other two favorite picks. The Sonos Move weighs close to 7 pounds, and you'll definitely feel every ounce by mid-day. The Sonos is better suited for your kitchen or bedroom, and can be moved outside to your patio for a backyard get-together. There are two ways to charge the Move: you can place it on the included charging base, or you can plug a cable into the USB-C port on the back of the speaker. Taken off the base, Sonos claims around 10 hours of battery life on a full charge. One unique attribute is the fact that the battery can be removed and replaced without replacing the entire unit. Sonos says the replacement will be available at a later date; at this time, availability is TBA.

The Move utilizes either Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to connect, but there are limitations when using a Bluetooth connection. The Move can connect to other Sonos speakers, but it's a little different compared to the "Works with Sonos" certification that the company's audio equipment typically comes with. Instead, it'll connect (via Wi-Fi only) to a second Move speaker for stereo output, or to an existing Sonos system. Sonos is careful to specifically point out that the Move is not directly compatible with their wireless subwoofer, but can be grouped to a home theater system that already has one networked. The other headline feature is built-in Amazon Alexa and support for Google Assistant, but only when it is connected via Wi-Fi.

So far, it's fairly obvious that the Move lives up to its Sonos brand reputation. It's a little bulky, but its connectivity is dead simple and it's intuitive to operate. Let's ask the $400 question: it's a $400 Bluetooth speaker. Does it sound good? Short answer: yes. The Sonos Move sounds great. The tweeter and woofer sit in an enclosure designed to broadcast sound out 360 degrees, so it doesn’t matter much where it is placed. It gets fairly loud, and is capable of putting out a surprising amount of bass. To up the ante, Sonos includes TruePlay to the Move; this system automatically tunes the sound profile depending on the surroundings, and it happens seamlessly enough where you likely won't notice it happening.

The Sonos Move, at its core, is similar to the others on this list, but the price and functionality separate this particular Bluetooth speaker from the rest. We feel that the overall quality, ease of use, and performance allows the Move to justify its price tag, but it's certainly not an appropriate choice for someone looking for a "casual" Bluetooth speaker experience. As with other Sonos products, the Move makes no apologies for its premium positioning, and fits in effortlessly where sound quality and slick integration are prized.

This BlueTooth party speaker features a built-in microphone, a wireless transmitter, and a built-in stereo speaker.

This BlueTooth party speaker can record audio as streamed through the microphone with a USB/TF card inserted. It can be used as a power bank to recharge your smartphone or tablet via a USB port. It's rechargeable 3.7V/3600mAh high-capacity li-ion battery provides non-stop music for up to 4.5 hours on maximum volume. It has a remote control that allows you to keep near the speaker and get back to adjust the volume or music.

This BlueTooth party speaker is built with a multi-color flashing LED party light. It can be controlled by the remote with flashing LED lights bounce mode, and pulse to the music beat.

This BlueTooth party speaker is equipped with 12” subwoofers, high performance 1” tweeters, mic and compression driver w/ FM radio, and digital display. It can be controlled by the remote with flashing led lights bounce mode, and pulse to the music beat.