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The best Bluetooth speakers for your at-home and on-the-go needs Earbuds Live
1. The list in brief 2. Best overall 3. Best portable 4. Best budget 5. Best mid-price 6. Best premium 7. Best multi-room 8. Best smart 9. Best home 10. How to choose 11. FAQ 12. How we test
Bluetooth speakers are a super quick and easy way to stream music from your smartphone without having to worry about the burden of cables, sockets or whether your rather titchy wire is going to reach the socket next to the back door.
As an added bonus they now come in a variety of form factors and, thanks to advances in wireless technology, the streaming doesn’t have to completely destroy audio quality the way it once did.
Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen everything from giant room-filling Bluetooth speakers to dinky travel options pass through our listening rooms, and while many have impressed by offering great value for money, lengthy battery life, and at times surprisingly capable audio quality, there have been an equal number that haven’t quite cut the mustard.
This is why our team of reviewers created this handy guide detailing the best Bluetooth speakers money can buy. Every speaker on this list has been put through a series of tests by our reviewers in both our listening rooms and the real world to ensure they’re worth buying, so you can trust our advice to the letter.
The Charge 5 is currently as good a sound as you can get in a portable Bluetooth speaker design for under £200.
With its diminutive dimensions, 12-hour battery life and punchy bass, the Flip 6 is the ideal travel companion.
A tiny budget speaker that makes a big impact – if you’re watching the pennies there’s no better option than Tribit's Stormbox Micro 2.
B&O’s eye-catching compact speaker justifies its price with a refined performance and typically classy build.
A luxurious, lovely-sounding speaker that’s just as comfortable in your home as it is on the road.
If you’re looking to build a multi-room system that also has Bluetooth capability, the brilliant Sonos Era 100 is the speaker for you.
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