The Best Bluetooth Speaker For Music of May: Reviews & Buyers Guide

Top Picks

• Best Overall:   Sonos Roam - Black 

The Sonos Roam is the greatest Bluetooth speaker on the market, in our opinion, because of its crisp sound, sturdy build, high-quality connecting options, and ability to be controlled through a smart home system. In our testing, we discovered that its bass-heavy audio performance was robust enough to overcome wind noise, making it a great choice for usage in the great outdoors. While inside, it can be smoothly integrated into your Sonos Wi-Fi multi-room setup with the help of the innovative Automatic Switching function.

• Best For Outdoor Camping: Tribit StormBox Micro 2 Portable Speaker 

We've tested a number of tiny Bluetooth speakers, and the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 stands out as the finest in terms of sound quality and functionality. It's not the strongest or loudest Bluetooth speaker on the market, but for the price and size, it's hard to beat. A terrific choice for listening to podcasts or watching TV programs on a mobile device, the Micro 2 is also a surprisingly decent speaker for music.

• Best Waterproof: JBL Flip 6 

The JBL Flip 6 is an excellent illustration of a Bluetooth speaker that doesn't try to do too much. This sturdy, the transportable speaker is easy to set up and operate, produces high-quality sound, and can be linked with up to a hundred other similar JBL speakers to form an enormous stereo field. The Flip 6 lacks connection options like Wi-Fi and a 3.5mm aux-in, but the quality of its sound makes up for this.

• Best with Microphone: Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 

The Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Gen) is almost similar to the original A1 in every way, and it is a stylish and portable Bluetooth speaker that has (albeit imperfect) Alexa functionality without the need for Wi-Fi. The puck- or burger-shaped speaker looks high-end, yet it can withstand rain and dust thanks to its IP67 classification, making it ideal for usage in the great outdoors. The A1's clear audio performance and immersive 360-degree soundstage made it our top pick for background music at intimate parties.

•  Best Big Sound: Ultimate Ears Hyperboom Portable 

The Ultimate Ears Hyperboom is a high-powered speaker that may be used inside or out to create a lively party scene. It's Ultimate Ears' biggest Bluetooth speaker to date. Yet, it maintains the company's signature sleek looks and has two Bluetooth radios so you can switch between two phones without interrupting your music. Despite its focus on the party atmosphere, we discovered that it also provides a well-rounded audio experience. Almost any kind of music will provide a lovely atmosphere here; you won't ever feel like you're playing bass only to throw a party at the cost of the rest of the song.