Hi-Fi

Chic enough to adorn any home, the Morel Biggie Bluetooth speaker certainly looks the part and has the build quality to match. However, while the sound is impactful for its size it becomes overbearing too often. Combine this with the lackluster functionality and substantial weight, and the Biggie falls short of being a standout portable […]

Bottom line: if you’re looking for a conveniently sized and reliably designed speaker on a budget, you won’t be disappointed with the JBL Go 4. Thanks to its IP67 rating and intuitive app offering adjustable EQ and Auracast connectivity, you won’t feel short-changed. However, there are alternatives out there that offer better sound quality if

The Ultimate Ears Everboom finds the sweet spot between size and sound. It’s big enough to give sufficient oomph to any track you throw at it, but portable enough (thanks in part to its metal carabiner clip) so you can easily carry it with you anywhere, and with its IP67 waterproof rating it’s ready to

The Tribit Xsound Plus 2 is an impressive budget Bluetooth speaker that produces energetic, well-rounded sound. It makes the odd sonic misstep, but thanks to its flexible EQ options you can tailor your tunes to make the most of its capabilities. And while it’s not the hardiest Bluetooth speaker ever, its IPX7 weatherproofing and seriously

The bold and assertive sound from this robust, go-anywhere wireless speaker is almost enough to make you overlook its (few, and minor) shortcomings. If you want your portable party to go with a bang, don’t look any further. Pros + Big, punchy and quite deft sound + Hardy, robust construction and finish + Useful two-way

Early Verdict While we still need time to review the Roam 2 fully, Sonos’ latest speaker still offers powerful sound in a compact size. Thanks to the dedicated button, it is now easier to use as a Bluetooth speaker right out of the box. Pros + -The Bluetooth button really streamlines setup + -Still produces

JBL’s latest Xtreme Bluetooth speaker plates up each musical element with clarity and distinction while introducing neat new features to build on the strengths of its predecessor. It’s a large and rugged outdoorsy speaker that doesn’t go all out on style, but hits the right notes when it comes to utility, boasting a fantastic battery

Anker Soundcore Boom 2 dishes out plenty of bass and volume at a more than reasonable price. It stumbles over crisp highs and natural-sounding mids, but it’s a surprisingly lightweight option for a portable speaker of its size. Overall, it’s worth considering for those who don’t want to splash the cash on a more premium