Tribit XSound Go: Despite being on the market for several years, the Tribit XSound Go is still one of the best Bluetooth speakers for its price. In addition to sounding decent for streaming your favorite music and more, this affordable Bluetooth speaker is also completely waterproof. It has had some small improvements over the years.
JBL Pulse 5: JBL’s Pulse speaker is now in its fifth generation and both the sound quality and 360-degree light show have been improved. JBL has “extended the transparent outer body” to make the customizable light show look more impressive. (There is a companion app for iOS and Android that allows you to modify the colorful lighting effects.) The speaker is also IP67 water and dust resistant and offers up to 12 hours of battery life at moderate volume levels.
Tribit StormBox: The StormBox looks like a cross between a UE and a JBL speaker. We suspect it is not an accident. This fully waterproof speaker costs significantly less than the JBL Flip 5 and Flip 6 and produces more powerful sound. Its rechargeable battery offers up to 20 hours of battery life to play music and more. Tribit’s XSound speakers are probably better value for money, but the StormBox is more stylish.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd generation): A couple of years ago, Bang & Olufsen updated its dome-shaped aluminum-clad A1 speaker with longer battery life, better speaker performance (it now has a three-microphone array), and slightly improved sound. It is not only the smallest wireless speaker from the Danish company, but also technically the most affordable.
Bose SoundLink Micro: Although it’s a bit pricey and needs an upgrade, the Bose SoundLink Micro sounds remarkably decent for its small size and offers more bass than other pocket speakers. It’s a fully waterproof Bluetooth speaker and is available in three color options, although the blue version seems hard to find.
Anker Soundcore Motion Plus: Anker’s Soundcore Motion Plus came out in 2019, but it’s still one of the best-sounding speakers for around $100. It’s larger than many mini Bluetooth speakers, but still compact. It manages to sound a little fuller than much of the competition in its price range, with bigger bass, more volume, and better clarity. It’s also fully waterproof (IPX7 rated) and supports the aptX streaming codec for devices like Samsung’s Galaxy phones that support it.
Explore Bang & Olufsen Beosound: While a bit pricey for the sound quality it offers, the Beosound Explore is a very good little speaker that has a sleek, eye-catching design, is fully water and dust resistant (IP67 rated) and offers excellent battery life. battery, with up to 27 hours of music listening at moderate volume levels.
Tribit XSound Mega: In recent years, Tribit has made several Bluetooth speakers that offer great value for money. Add your new XSound Mega to the list. Tribit is promoting the XSound Mega more as an outdoor speaker (a lanyard is included to carry it around like a mini boombox of sorts), but it works well indoors. It has an LED light show that you can turn on or off and there are three equalizer settings for the sound: XBass, Music and Audiobook. Additionally, it can be used as a power bank to charge your mobile devices.
