Best Portable Bluetooth Speakers for 2024: Top Compact Waterproof Wireless Speakers

JBL Pulse 5: JBL Pulse speakers are now in their fifth generation, with improved sound quality and 360-degree light show. JBL “extended the transparent housing” so the customizable light show looks even more impressive. (There’s a companion app for iOS and Android that lets you change the colorful lighting effects.) The speaker also has an IP67 dust and water resistance rating and offers up to 12 hours of battery life at moderate volumes. If you’re looking for more information on the latest releases, check out our JBL Pulse 5 first impressions.

Tribit StormBox:The StormBox looks like a mix of UE and JBL speakers. We doubt this was an accident. This fully waterproof speaker costs significantly less than the JBL Flip 5 and Flip 6 and produces much louder sound. Its rechargeable battery provides up to 20 hours of battery life for music playback and more. Tribit’s XSound speakers Probably better value, but the StormBox is more stylish.

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd generation): A few years ago, Bang & Olufsen upgraded its dome-shaped, aluminum-clad A1 speakers with improved battery life, better speaker performance (now with a three-mic array) and slightly improved sound. Not only is it the Danish company’s smallest wireless speaker, it’s also its most technically affordable. This speaker has some great features for the money, you can learn more about it in our article Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 review.

Bose SoundLink Micro: While a bit pricey and in need of an upgrade, the Bose SoundLink Micro sounds very good for its compact size and delivers more bass than other portable speakers. It’s a fully waterproof Bluetooth speaker that’s available in three colors, although the blue version seems hard to find. take a look at our Full review of the Bose SoundLink Micro speakers here.

Anker Soundcore Motion Plus: Anker’s Soundcore Motion Plus launched in 2019, but it’s still one of the best-sounding speakers around $100. It’s larger than many mini Bluetooth speakers, but still compact. It sounds fuller, with more bass, more volume, and better clarity than similarly priced competitors. It’s also fully waterproof (IPX7 rated) and supports the aptX streaming codec for devices that support it, such as Samsung Galaxy phones. This speaker is packed with other features that we discuss in our article Anker SoundCore Motion Plus review.

Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore: Although a bit overpriced for its sound quality, the Beosound Explore is a very good little speaker with a sleek, eye-catching design, is fully waterproof and dustproof (IP67 rated), and offers excellent battery life , listen to music at medium volume for up to 27 hours.