JBL CHARGE 5 VS UE MEGABOOM 3 PORTABLE
JBL CHARGE 5 VS UE MEGABOOM 3 BLUETOOTH

It features a sturdy rectangular design with big, easy-to-push buttons, a tightly sealed set of inputs for USB charging, and a 3.5mm input (something that's beginning to disappear from cheap Bluetooth speakers).

JBL CHARGE 5 VS UE MEGABOOM 3 PORTABLE

While you still may find the Flip 5 on sale, the Flip 6 is a worthy successor and an easy pick as the best value on our list.Ī proud member of Anker's Soundcore portable speaker line, the Soundcore 2 is basic, straightforward, and useful. It is, however, an A-plus all-rounder, checking off all the right boxes for a portable, water-ready Bluetooth speaker. The Flip 6 isn’t the biggest, loudest speaker on our list, nor is it the most affordable. While occasionally it can mask some instruments, it provides a plucky performance that will turn some heads. It's got enough thump to make even the most bass-heavy genres of music sound great, yet enough care and articulation for jazz, acoustic music, podcasts, or just about anything else you can throw its way. The Flip 6's rounded chassis and bass radiators provide warm, clear, and powerful sound that's ideal for bouncing off the surface of a sparkling swimming pool. As such, the more JBL speakers you buy, the bigger the party you can support. JBL's PartyBoost feature allows you to link up to 100 JBL speakers over Bluetooth (though we've never tested that many). The Flip 6 also adds a newer Bluetooth standard (5.1), and a slightly tweaked design (though you'll hardly notice a difference over the Flip 5). It also improves on its predecessor with slightly smoother sound and increased durability securing an IP67 dust and water resistance rating to protect against dust and even a quick dunk. The JBL Flip 6 brings all the same great features of its predecessors: room-filling sound a water-resistant design that makes it perfect for outdoor use 12 hours of playback time and, a massive range of color options. JBL's Flip line of Bluetooth speakers is an awesome choice for more affordable fun. While it isn't cheap, if you want a portable speaker that does it all-and sounds darn good doing it-the Roam is the way to roll. Because this is a Sonos speaker, you’ll also get convenient Wi-Fi setup and control via the Sonos S2 app. During testing, we found the Roam's wireless Bluetooth range to be substantial-we were able to nearly walk the length of an entire practice field before it started to cut out. Its 10 hours of playback time is mid-tier but more than enough battery life for a day outing. (It also fits perfectly in a backpack water bottle holster.) The armored front grille keeps the interior safe and its IP67 dust and water resistance rating means it can survive dusty environments or even a quick dunk-something we don’t expect from a Wi-Fi speaker. The Roam's soft-yet-grippy exterior feels good in your hand, as does the speaker’s balanced weight of just under a pound. What's more, its True Volume feature lets it adapt the audio you're listening to, to the environment that you're listening to it in, ensuring that your music always sounds its best. The Roam's bass response won't keep up with bigger sound tubes like Ultimate Ears’ hefty Megaboom 3, nor does it have the same 360-degree sound field, but it's also a lot easier to take on the road. From the moment we pressed play, we were impressed by not only how good it sounds, but also how big its sound felt. The Roam offers warm, smooth sound with great detail and way more bass response than you’d expect from a six-inch tube. This additional connectivity not only provides improved sound fidelity, but also allows the Roam to double as a smart speaker for Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, as well as connect to other Sonos speakers via Wi-Fi as part of a multi-room setup. It works great on the go, no doubt, but unlike other speakers on this list, it can connect to your music source over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The Sonos Roam is the most versatile portable speaker we've ever tested. These are the best Bluetooth speakers we've tested:

If that doesn't suit you (or it's too pricey), there are plenty of other great choices on our list that have been thoroughly vetted for your portable listening pleasure. It offers great sound, a compact, stylish design, and innovative options like Wi-Fi connectivity, smart features, and Sonos' famed multi-room audio. The good news is, that it's easy to get an awesome portable speaker at a great price these days, complete with a durable, water-resistant design and tons of convenient features.Īfter a combined decade of portable speaker testing, we're confident the Sonos Roam ( available at Amazon) has everything you could need. Whether you're heading to the beach, barbecuing in the backyard, or blasting your favorite tunes in the shower, your gadget list simply isn't complete without one (or two, or three). A great portable Bluetooth speaker is an essential part of any audio arsenal.

Jbl charge 5 vs ue megaboom 3