Most of your devices may come with a built-in speaker, but it’s hard to imagine the scenario where it’s not worth investing in a Bluetooth speaker, too.
It’s likely no surprise to you that an external speaker offers a significant bump in your audio quality, whether you pick up a budget option or decide to invest in a higher-end speaker.
That said, there are a lot of options to choose from, with picks that are meant for taking on the go while others might be better suited to setting the vibe while you’re entertaining over the holidays.
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To save you from the fate of sifting through pages and pages of speaker options that, let’s be real, will inevitably start to look the same after the third or fourth page of results, we did the research and tested some of the best candidates for top-performing Bluetooth speakers currently on the market. We tested them indoors and outdoors, paying attention to sound quality, volume, battery life, and portability, as well as extra features like smart home capabilities or companion apps.
Below, you’ll find the results for our top six picks for the best Bluetooth speakers in 2024: Our favorites include mini sound systems you can clip onto your backpack, waterproof party speakers, and smart speakers for backyard hang sessions.
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