The Best Portable Bluetooth Speakers for 2023
Price: $50 to $200
Tribit StormBox Micro 2 ($60)
[amazon box=”B09Q59321N” description=”none” Title=”Tribit StormBox Micro 2 Portable Speaker: 90dB Loud Sound Deep Bass IP67 Waterproof Small Speaker”]Bluetooth: 5.3
Battery life: Up to 12 hours
IP Rating: IP67
Aux inputs: N/A
Frequency range: 70Hz – 20kHz
App: No
If you’re just looking for an ultra-portable speaker that can kick out some decent volume, the Tribit StormBox Micro 2 fits the bill. The audio quality here is fine; it doesn’t stand out in terms of fidelity, but the volume you get from this affordable little speaker is what makes it a good choice. If you’re bopping about outdoors on your bike or chilling in the park, it’s usually more about portability and volume anyway. The rubbery rear strap works well on relatively thin things like belts, backpacks and bike handlebars.
While it’s small and affordable, the speaker doubles as a USB-C powerbank to charge your devices in a pinch and you can wirelessly connect two of them for party mode or stereo sound. It also supports voice assistants for both iOS and Android users.
Soundcore Motion+ ($107)
[amazon box=”B07P39MLKH” description=”none” Title=”Anker Soundcore Motion+ – Altavoz Bluetooth”]Bluetooth: 5.0
Battery life: Up to 12 hours
IP Rating: IPX7
Aux inputs: 3.5mm
Frequency range: 50Hz – 40kHz
App: Yes
This nondescript wedge of a wireless speaker could easily slip under your radar, but it’s worth a listen. It has a bright and bassy output, which is helped along by Qualcomm aptX support for hi-res audio. This Anker Soundcore device has a solid, slightly heavy build with a metal front speaker grille, a soft-touch rubberized exterior (that loves your greasy fingerprints) and IPX7 water resistance. While it’s not the lightest or most portable, the sound is respectable, especially for the price. Plus the app offers EQ customization, so you can fine tune to your liking.
There’s also a 3.5mm aux input for wired connections. That’s fortuitous, as we found that this speaker works well as a mini soundbar alternative and the wired input offers a foolproof connection.
