High-quality Bluetooth speakers that bring your music anywhere
Portable speakers reap portable dance parties.
You don’t need a fancy sound system to get people grooving. Wireless Bluetooth speakers are loud, high quality, and easy to use. And, crucially, you can take them anywhere. Listen to something other than crickets on your camping trips. Play some tunes by the outdoor basketball court. Bring your decade-old summer party mix out to the pool. All you’ll need is a Bluetooth-compatible device to connect and play. Here are our favorite options available right now.
The best: Ultimate Ears Boom 3 Portable Bluetooth Wireless Speaker
This speaker can be submerged in up to a meter of water for 30 minutes, proving its durability. It also holds a charge for 15 hours, so you don’t have to worry about the party losing steam. The Boom can pair with up to 150 other Boom speakers if you need extra volume, but the lone speaker pumps as loud as 90 decibels.
Most colorful: JBL Pulse 4 Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker
A full charge on this speaker will get you up to 12 hours of listening while enjoying a colorful light show that matches your music. The Pulse also achieves 360-degree sound and is waterproof in up to three feet of water. Pair it with other compatible speakers for bigger parties.
Most durable: DemerBox: Waterproof, Portable, and Rugged Outdoor Bluetooth Speakers
Sturdy Sound
One neat thing about this option is that you can open up the pelican case and store some of your belongings inside. Amazon
This speaker is protected by a pelican case that is uncrushable and can withstand extreme weather conditions. It has an internal USB charger that keeps the speaker going for a whopping 40 hours, plus the speaker itself is very loud, with a particularly strong bass response. If you need to get a serious party moving, you can pair it with other DemerBoxes.
Most portable: POW Mo Expandable Wireless Speaker
This speaker is quite compact and therefore more portable than others. Regardless, it has strong audio quality and boasts the ability to mount to surfaces like your fridge, exercise machine, and phone. You can even attach a small wallet to the speaker if you want to keep it in your pocket. The speaker can be synced with other POW Mos for louder sound, and a charge lasts up to eight hours.
