#BEST BLUETOOTH HANDS 2018 PORTABLE#

It is the world’s first Bluetooth-only speaker to support Alexa, relying on the Bluetooth connection between it and a smartphone to access the digital assistant. Obviously, we know not everyone has the same taste in music, so we won’t only test with the same perfectly mastered album, but with a variety of genres and file qualities, from MP3 to Hi-Res FLAC.ī&O A1 2nd gen is the sequel to the Beoplay A1 and improves upon that speaker with an even better sonic delivery. We’ll listen to Bluetooth speakers alongside similarly priced rivals, so when we recommend a particular model, it’s among the best you can buy for the money. Speakers are tested by reviewers who have a love of music, a knowledge of sound quality, as well as a context of the market. Of course, it always comes back to the music. Recently, some Bluetooth speakers have begun to get smart functionality with the integration of Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, and as a result we’ve started speaking to our speakers as well. We don’t just listen to the speakers if there are special features then we make sure we fiddle with them until we’re satisfied. We play it everywhere – in the house, in the garden, and even in the bath if a speaker is waterproof. We play a lot of music, and we play it loud. Best garden Bluetooth speaker: KitSound Diggit 55 – check price.Best desktop Bluetooth speaker: Q Acoustics M20 HD – check price.

Best Bluetooth speaker for parties: Sony SRS-XG300 – check price.Best budget Bluetooth speaker: Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 – check price.Best Bluetooth speaker under £100: Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 – check price.

#BEST BLUETOOTH HANDS 2018 PORTABLE#

Best Bluetooth portable speaker: Sonos Roam – check price.

Best loud Bluetooth speaker: JBL Charge 5 – check price.

Best smart Bluetooth speaker: B&O Beosound A1 2nd Gen – check price.

For those interested in exploring our other lists, check our guides for the best outdoor speakers, the best smart speakers and the best multi-room speakers. If you’re looking for a new speaker, keep reading to discover the best Bluetooth speakers.

After all, you don’t want to be caught overpaying for your new Bluetooth speaker. We look at their battery life, assess the build quality, and we do all this to consider whether these speakers are value for money. We also have a look at the features they offer, whether it’s voice assistant support (which is rare for Bluetooth speakers), to stereo pairing to create a bigger sound. We listen to how they sound by listening to plenty of music – both indoors and outdoors – to ensure the sound quality is worthy of making an appearance on this list

We’ve included a wide range of Bluetooth speakers for different use cases, including portable speakers, desktop speakers and outdoor speakers. We have plenty of experience testing Bluetooth speakers, and have compiled all of our top picks into the list you see before you. However, with so many Bluetooth speakers available, it’s often tough to sift through and decide which one is the best Bluetooth speaker. Using a Bluetooth speaker can massively improve the quality and volume of your audio.īluetooth speakers offer the benefit of wireless compared to wired speakers, so as long as you remain within the recommended distance, you can move around your home or step away during a party without having to worry about leaving your phone behind. If you stream music from a phone or laptop, you’ll know that the speakers aren’t the best.

Best bluetooth hands 2018