Bluetooth speakers
Portable speakers, judged on sound, toughness and battery.
The best Bluetooth speaker, according to professional reviewers, is the JBL Flip 7: critic score 86 out of 100 from 10 reviews, 9 of them positive. Critics praise its build quality and sound quality. The most common complaint is missing features.
JBL Flip 7
Critics like the Flip 7 for its clear, punchy sound and a tougher IP68 body that survives drops and dunks. 9 of 10 reviewers recommend it outright; others call it a modest update and point out that it charges slowly.
The catch: Slow to charge, no cable in the box.
5 of these 10 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text and corrected for the known tendency of estimates to run high.
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How do they compare?
| Product | Score | Reviews | Agreement | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBL Flip 7 | 86 | 10 | Medium | Best overall |
| Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 | 83 | 7 | Low | Toughest |
| JBL Charge 6 | 80 | 7 | High | Longest battery |
| Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) | 80 | 8 | High | Most balanced sound |
| Sonos Roam 2 | 78 | 13 | Low | For Sonos homes |
Common questions
What is the best Bluetooth speaker?
The JBL Flip 7, with a critic score of 86 from 10 professional reviews. Critics praise its build quality and sound quality. The most common complaint is missing features.
JBL Flip 7 vs Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4: which is better?
Critics score the JBL Flip 7 86 and the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 83. We list the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 under “Toughest”. Its main drawback: barely changed from the last model.
Which Bluetooth speakers do critics disagree on?
The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 (scores from 60 to 100); The Sonos Roam 2 (scores from 60 to 100).