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Best Bluetooth Speaker 2023
Right now, the market for the best Bluetooth speakers is brimming with possibilities. Narrowing down a list of the finest Bluetooth speakers is a difficult task because of the emergence of high-end smart speakers from brands like Sonos and Apple that had previously avoided Bluetooth connectivity and the entry-level speaker systems that you can take around in a day bag.
Though there are literally hundreds of various speaker models available, only a select few are capable of producing the highest level of sound. Here is a list of the few who do. Many are Bluetooth-only devices, but we are seeing more and more creations with Wi-Fi intelligence to combine the best of both wireless worlds.
Denon Home 150
The Denon Home 150 is one of the most adaptable wireless speakers available and offers much more than just Bluetooth. It also has plenty of Wi-Fi smarts and Alexa voice control. It must be plugged into a power source, but it may be used with other HEOS platform speakers to create a multi-room music or home theatre system. All of the top music streaming providers are supported by integrated apps.
Whether you choose Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or traditional wires for communication, it offers a powerful sound that works well with all types of music. The Home 150’s adaptability as a pair of surround sound speakers for a home theatre setup, flexible wired and wireless connecting choices, and compatibility for high-resolution audio files round out its feature set.
- Wireless connectivity:Â Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Voice control:Â Alexa
Sonos Era 100
The Sonos One smart speaker’s replacement, the Era 100, is hugely popular, and its updated form includes Bluetooth in addition to other connectivity improvements and stereo sound. The Era 100, like all Sonos smart speakers, allows users to stream music from a variety of streaming sources using powerful system control software.
It also has the capacity to link to other Sono’s speakers and gadgets on your home network. The Era 100 has built-in support for the Alexa and Sonos voice assistants, as well as the ability to connect to external sources like one of the best turntables.
With whatever song or radio broadcast we streamed, vocal clarity and radio voices were consistently credible and effectively delivered with the perfect amount of midrange clarity.
- Size and weight: 7.2 x 4.7 x 5.1 inches; 4.4 pounds
- Wireless connectivity:Â Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Durability:Â Not specified
- Voice control:Â Alexa, Sonos Voice Assistant
Sonos Era 300
This smart speaker truly offers you the best of both worlds with the addition of Bluetooth support to Sonos’ Era speaker line. The Sonos Era 300 is a great buy if you want a single speaker to surround you with sound. Dolby Atmos spatial audio is supported by this smart speaker, so music tracks that are compatible will give you the impression that they are surrounding you from all sides. The speaker is barely larger than a shoebox, yet it produces incredible sound.
A USB-C port in the back lets you connect it to your turntable, and Wi-Fi 6 support means it can be used with wireless routers of the next generation. This makes the Era 300 both retro and forward-looking, which is another feature we like.
- Wireless connectivity:Â Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Durability:Â Not specified
- Voice control:Â Alexa, Sonos Voice Assistant
Apple Homepod 2
The HomePod 2 offers some of the best audio quality we’ve heard from a smart speaker, despite largely tying you to Apple’s ecosystem. Regardless of the audio connectivity you’re using, it produces some fantastic sounds thanks to a larger woofer and new tweeters.
Its gorgeous circular touchscreen is bigger than the original, and although its smart features let you automate smart home scenes using HomeKit, its Bluetooth connectivity means that anyone can connect to it and play music, podcasts, etc. because it isn’t looking out for playback devices that aren’t already connected to your home network. Watching movies is made even more interesting by the ability to connect one or more HomePod 2 devices to an Apple TV 4K for audio output.
- Size and weight:Â 6.6 inches (height), 5.6 inches (diameter), 5.2 pounds
- Wireless connectivity:Â Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Durability:Â Not specified
- Voice control:Â Siri
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
The UE Megaboom 3 is the greatest Bluetooth speaker available right now because of its superior sound quality, long battery life, and durable design for travel. It pumps out rich 360-degree sound with precise highs and gratifying lows. It is one of our best outdoor speakers because of its IP67-rated construction, which enables it to withstand spills, shower sprays, and even brief submersion without missing a beat.
The Megaboom 3 is a bit larger than other portable speakers, and unlike many of its rivals, it is devoid of any smart capabilities or support for Alexa or Google Assistant.
- Size and weight:Â 8.9 x 3.4 x 3.4 inches, 2 pounds
- Wireless connectivity:Â Bluetooth
- Battery life (rated):Â 20 hours
- Durability:Â IP67
- Voice control: no
Anker Soundcore 3
One of the most inexpensive Bluetooth speakers available is the Anker Soundcore 3, a fantastic small Bluetooth speaker that tops our list. For a little over $50, you can get a little powerhouse that produces powerful, well-balanced sound in an IPX7-rated design that can withstand dust and water while being protected from daily bumps by the sturdy rubberized outer cover.
Because of its small size, Soundcore is ideal for throwing in a backpack for a fast road trip, and SharePlay enables several Soundcore speakers to be synced for even more volume.
- Size and weight: 6.75 x 2.25 x 2.25-inch; 13 ounces
- Wireless connectivity: Bluetooth
- Battery life (rated): 24 hours
- Durability: IPX67
- Voice controls: no
JBL Boombox 3
One of the bigger portable Bluetooth speakers available is the JBL Boombox 3. The beast’s IP67 rating makes it ideal for outdoor events and pool parties. Its deep bass and vocal clarity cover huge open spaces with a massive sound that is excellent for larger outdoor gatherings.
As the name implies, this Boombox isn’t the first in the series, and JBL has improved upon its predecessors with a new three-way speaker system composed of two tweeters, two mid-range drivers, and a subwoofer in the form of a racetrack.
Its size and shape are somewhat reminiscent of the boombox era in the 1990s. But unlike the hefty models of the time, the JBL is completely portable and only measures 19.0 x 10.1 x 7.9 inches.
- Size and weight:Â 19.0 x 10.1 x 7.9 inches; 14.7 pounds
- Wireless connectivity:Â Bluetooth
- Battery life (rated):Â 24 hours
- Durability:Â IP67
- Voice control: no
