![]() Paired with other Sonos devices, you can also quickly swap sound between two devices, like the Roam and a Sonos soundbar. Strategist senior editor Winnie Yang says, “We prefer the sound of the Roam with its flatter response to that of the similar-sized Bose Mini Soundlink, which we used previously and found was much more bass-heavy.” Additionally, Sonos has packed some nifty software into this speaker that will adapt its sound to your environment, so it’ll spread sound out more evenly when placed outdoors or tone down the bass in a smaller room so the rest of the sound doesn’t get drowned out. It supports both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, so you can control it and the rest of your Sonos gear all with your voice.Īs for sound quality, Bowman notes that its sound quality was the crispest of any speaker he tested, with the best balance of bass and treble. It’s about as portable as many of the other speakers we recommend, while also being able to pair to other Sonos devices like the One or Arc for a more full stereo sound. ![]() If you want a Bluetooth speaker that’ll seamlessly integrate into your home-theater setup, the Sonos Roam is a great option. Weight: 0.93 pounds | Dust and water resistance: IP67 | Battery life: 10 hours ![]() The speaker is waterproof and dustproof, and it can withstand a few knocks against a hard surface. This makes sense because at peak volume, the Clip 4 is prone to significant shaking. The speaker has rubber ribs on the back that allow you to place it flat on smooth surfaces without having to worry about it sliding all over the place. The clip design allows you to attach it to nearly anything - it holds on just as well to a hiking pack as it does a bike basket or shower rod. In our testing, it managed to sound clear and vibrant even with outdoor sounds like waves and wind in the background. It’s easy to underestimate the sound quality of a speaker as small as the Clip 4, and granted, it doesn’t sound quite as good as the Wonderboom 3, but it does the job adequately. Despite that fact, its battery still lasts up to ten hours. Most of these Bluetooth speakers are portable, but the Clip 4 is the lightest and smallest speaker we’ve tested, coming in at just over a half-pound. Weight: 0.53 pounds | Dust and water resistance: IP67 | Battery life: 10 hours It’s rugged enough to withstand the rough and tumble of being carried with you on your next vacation, or just getting moved from room to room. ![]() It has a plastic door that covers the charging port when not in use to prevent water from sneaking in and mucking things up. Like the previous versions, the Wonderboom 3 is waterproof, so you can use it in the shower or even float it in the pool. The Wonderboom 3 is larger than the Clip 4, so it’s slightly less portable, and its elastic loop is less effective than the JBL Clip 4’s metal clip for attaching it to things, but the speaker also produces clearer sound, likely owing to its larger size. When kept below that threshold, songs sound as clear and vibrant as on other UE speakers such as the Boom. It’s not enough to detract from how good the Wonderboom sounds, though. At louder levels, usually around 80 percent or higher, sounds can start to feel muddled, especially with genres like hip-hop or metal (I tested with Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter II and Lamb of God’s Sacrament), and the vocals can drown out instrumentals. You can easily pair two Wonderbooms together for a stereo experience with a couple button pushes.įor its size, the Wonderboom sounds surprisingly good, even at lower volumes. It will connect immediately when powered back on. Pairing is simple: All you have to do is hold the pairing button and it shows up in your phone or tablet’s Bluetooth menu immediately. UE’s Wonderboom speakers have long been a Strategist favorite, and the Wonderboom 3 is no different. Weight: 0.94 pounds | Dust and water resistance: IP67 | Battery life: 14 hours Based on my testing, combing through our archives for recommendations, and feedback from other Strategist staffers about their favorite speakers, I’ve rounded up the best options for anyone who likes to jam out at home, takes their tunes on the road, or enjoys a more old-school gadget without losing the latest features. I’ve been using Bluetooth speakers for nearly ten years and have tested several models over the last year. And the market is saturated with different shapes, sizes, and sounds, giving you hundreds of options to choose from at a variety of prices. Others sound great - with deep bass and clear vocals - but they have a short battery life or an overly complicated setup process. Some are so fragile that you’re nervous to actually take them out of your house, which defeats the purpose. The joy of a good Bluetooth speaker is that you can listen to music anywhere without sacrificing great sound quality.
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