While walking around tech conferences these days, as manufacturers hawk their wares, I wonder how makers of portable Bluetooth speakers stay in business when there’s so many choices and so much competition.
To survive, companies design their speakers in varying sizes, shapes, colors, etc. They also look to provide speakers for home, office and outdoor environments. They offer different levels of functionality — also like trim levels in the automotive world. Some are shock resistant. Some make phone calls. And, they settle into different price points.
We’ve had the opportunity to review many makes and models of these speakers. The following gallery serves up a handful of our favorite choices.
Bluetooth Speakers for Every Space
There are countless Bluetooth speakers in various sizes, colors, designs and price ranges. These are a few of our favorites.
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IUI Designs Mini Mirror Speaker
The appeal for the Mini Mirror Speaker is obvious. It's a car part. It does the job audio-wise, but this is a mainly a cool eye-catcher.
MSRP: $159.99
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Minx Go
The Minx Go from Cambridge Audio sounds signficantly better than its pricetag. While not the cheapest, this compact model fills a room with music like a speaker double its price.
MSRP: $179.99
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Divoom Onbeat
Rubberized and shock resistant for indoor and outdoor use, the Divoom Onbeat also serves as a speaker phone.
MSRP: $79.99
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Grace Digital Bluetooth Stereo
The Grace Digital Bluetooth Stereo Speakers could probably use a catchier name, but they stand out for opting for the traditional dual audio setup.
MSRP: $199.99
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Jabra Soulmate Mini
The smallest and one of the physically toughest speakers here, the outdoor-friendly Jabra Soulmate Mini comes in multiple colors.
MSRP: $149.99
