- 1. Sony XG300 X-Series portable wireless speaker
- 2. Polaroid P2 Bluetooth speaker
- 3. Nokia Portable Wireless Speaker 2
- 4. Boompods Rhythm party speaker
- 5. Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker
- 6. Kreafunk aGlow
- 7. Roxel Retro D1
- 8. Crosley Rondo Bluetooth speaker
- 9. Marshall Emberton
- 10. Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3
- 11. B&O Beosound A1 (2nd Gen)
- 12. Tribit StormBox Pro
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1. Sony XG300 X-Series portable wireless speaker
The larger size of this speaker (at 31.8cm x 13.8cm) pays off, with top sound quality and a real punch, especially when using the Mega Bass feature. It’s rugged and blasts out a crisp sound for 25 hours on a charge.
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2. Polaroid P2 Bluetooth speaker
While Polaroid might be a surprising entrant into this arena, this is a great little speaker that delivers a strong sound at volume. It also has a music-responsive LED display.
3. Nokia Portable Wireless Speaker 2
This Nokia model is perfect for those who want a really compact and rugged speaker to dangle from a backpack or bring out at impromptu gatherings. The exterior is 100% recycled, it has a 22-hour battery life, and the sound is very impressive for its size.
4. Boompods Rhythm party speaker
Made from recycled plastic, this is a great durable little speaker, which can be submerged a metre under water for 30 minutes. It’s simple to use, and can be controlled via an app.
5. Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker
The flat shape and weight of this Bose speaker make it better at staying put than most when, say, balanced on a rock. The sound quality is “incredible”, thanks to technology that optimises audio depending on the speaker’s position.
6. Kreafunk aGlow
A Bluetooth speaker, light and alarm clock, the aGlow can play music for up to 20 hours or shine for up to 20 hours. It neatly combines light and sound and its handle makes it easy to carry around.
7. Roxel Retro D1
A retro-styled radio loaded with modern tech, including a DAB radio with 20 presets and a Bluetooth speaker. The built-in battery lasts up to 12 hours on a charge. The alarm can be set to come on daily, or for weekdays or weekends only, and there’s a snooze function.
8. Crosley Rondo Bluetooth speaker
Styled to look like a 1950s radio, this little speaker has Bluetooth, and USB and Mini SD ports. Available in a range of colours, the Rondo has 3.5 hours battery life and can be charged by connecting to a computer or a 5V USB power supply adapter.
9. Marshall Emberton
A delightful combination of style and sonic substance, the Marshall Emberton logo emblazoned on the speaker’s front grille immediately conjures up images of the guitar amps the company is famous for. But don’t be fooled: this is a speaker you can take anywhere. Build quality is not only eye-catching but rugged, too.
10. Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3
With its stylish looks, various colours and most importantly, fantastic sound quality, the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 does practically everything right. It’s a speaker that can also float, so ideal for the beach, or the bathroom.
11. B&O Beosound A1 (2nd Gen)
The second generation Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A1 model might look identical to its predecessor but a number of tweaks have been made under the hood. The result is that this brilliant Bluetooth speaker is now better than ever.
12. Tribit StormBox Pro
With a battery life of 24 hours’ listening time, a 2.1 subwoofer system and exclusive XBass® technology, this speaker really can boom. A durable handle and water resistant design makes the StormBox Pro ideal for the outdoors. Tribit also has a smaller StormBox Micro in its product range.
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