Sonitrek Go XL Smart Bluetooth 5 Portable Wireless Waterproof Speaker With Bass Boost Dual Pairing (Green Camo)

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Waterproofing is excellent, and the Go XL was able to handle just about anything we could throw at it including tossing it into the ocean. You want something stylish: This is a device that simply looks great. It'll blend into your surroundings if you want it to but it'll also look good on the coffee table. You want a speaker for a large room: This is better for a living room or more intimate environment, although it will do the job well enough for occasional use. We've tested and thoroughly reviewed all of the Bluetooth speakers in this guide ourselves by listening to them on their own and by comparing them to the current class-leaders. Basically, if it's listed here, you know we think it's worth it over the myriad rival models we've reviewed (because plenty do not make it here, believe us).

The battery life is consistent with other Bluetooth speakers of similar size and shape from brands like JBL and Ultimate Ears. In our testing we got about 8 hours of use at a low to mid volume range. Cranking it up to the max reduced battery life to 6 hours, which is somewhat disappointing, if not expected given the volume level.

Deep bass boosting power built in. Unique micro-audio driver architecture delivers the biggest bass and loudest sound of any portable Bluetooth 5 speaker. Bring the party anywhere, any time. Limited sports-specific features. While JBL does an excellent job with playing audio, we have concerns about longevity in harsher environments. To put it simply: the Flip 5 has certain components that feel flimsy, and that may be a death sentence when the inevitable drop occurs. Following in the footsteps of theSonos Move, the Sonos Roam comes with both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, which means it can work as aportable speakeras well as part of your wider multi-room Sonos system – and with Google Assistantand Alexa onboard (when you're on Wi-Fi), it doubles up asmart speakertoo. The best speaker for active lifestyles, period. The Sonitrek Go XL comes with a bevy of features that improve the tasks of the day immensely, beginning with its rugged form factor. Incredibly light and sleek, the speaker looks equally at home on an office desk or in the shower (yes, it’s fully waterproof). Large buttons for volume, power, and pairing depress easily, yet feel rugged and unbreakable. Readers may remember propensity to break easily was a major problem that prevented us from recommending Beat’s Pill portable speaker in our last wireless review.

You need Wi-Fi connectivity: You only get Bluetooth support with the Hyperboom, so look elsewhere for a wireless speaker that hooks up to your home network. It's important for us to compare the performance of these speakers against the specs claimed by their manufacturers, which is why we take the time to make sure the battery life and connectivity is as good as the brands say they are. You want sound-per-pound value: If you don't need the portability, you can buy plugged-in speakers that sound the same for around half the price.You want delicate audiophile sound: It sounds great, but it's still made for impact outdoors, not for refined ears. Think fun and energetic, not classy and controlled.

Here’s the thing about theSonos Move– it’s so good, you might want to consider it not only as your on-the-go party station, but also as your main at-homewireless speakertoo. We particularly enjoyed the bass response here, which is where small speakers usually fall down: Tribit is keeping quiet about the exact specifications of the driver in this model but whatever it is, it delivers impressive bass for such a small footprint. And battery life is superb, up from the 8 hours of the original Micro to a travelling or beach day-friendly 12 hours. The Cleer Audio Scene is a mid-range Bluetooth speaker and it is going to upset some premium rivals. In our review we noted that this speaker seems designed specifically to compete with the JBL Flip 6, which enters our list just a few spots further up. However, although the Audio Scene looks similar, it's also newer, has a slightly lower price tag, and a few extra features that might tempt you away from JBL. Powerful Bluetooth 5 signal. With over 12 hours of play time and the most advanced Bluetooth 5 chipset available today, the Sonictrek Go XL is ready to take on a full day of use. Charge in under 30 minutes with included USB-C rapid charging port.Updated the format of this guide to make it easier to navigate. Added more about how we test Bluetooth speakers to the introduction. Updated FAQs at the end to reflect our current choices. Removed a discontinued product from the list. We test countless portable speakers every year at TechRadar, and that means we know exactly which features and specs to look out for. It's worth pointing out that some of the models in this list can also double up as computer speakers if you want to have a cleaner PC setup, too. The Move 2 also delivers premium sound to match its premium price tag. It has a three-driver speaker system, made up of two angled tweeters and one central midwoofer. Although we found the audio quality to be excellently balanced with great detail, the stereo sound wasn't very convincing, but that's okay. You want an indoor as well as outdoor speaker: It's basically a Sonos Era 100 that's also got a battery and waterproofing so you can take it away.

You want long battery life: At 10 hours, the battery here is relatively low – the JBL Charge 5 doubles it at 20 hours. The Sonos Roam comes with both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, which means it can work as aportable speakeras well as part of your wider multi-room Sonos system – and with Google Assistantand Alexa onboard (when you're on Wi-Fi), it doubles up asmart speakertoo. Smart speakers add a bit of complexity and a bit of expense, though, and as a result most of the devices in this guide don't have them: they are simply designed to play your music. However, the ones that do can have the feature switched off or the microphone muted if you don't want your speaker to listen to you when you're listening to it. If you're looking for a speaker to toss in a bag or clip to a bike, you'll find it hard to get a better speaker for such a low price. It's superb, and its flaws are very minor – only that there's no wired connection, really.

You need to play extremely loudly: It's loud, but if you’re looking for max volume, you’ll need to look at even bigger speakers, like the Tribit Stormbox Blast. You want an aux-in for wired listening: The only port you'll get here is a USB-C two-way charger –although it does charge your phone.The Cleer Audio Scene has this, though.