Best Bluetooth speakers

Start with the JBL Charge 6. It's the safest all-rounder: full-size sound, a rugged outdoor build and USB-C charging, and it's the best-reviewed speaker here by a wide margin — the one most people should buy.

Who the others suit:

• Bose SoundLink Plus — best for sound quality in a small, waterproof (IP67) body with 20 hours of playtime; pick it if you care more about refinement than volume.
• Soundcore Boom 2 — the value pick for bass-heavy outdoor listening, with 24 hours and IPX7.
• Sonos Roam 2 — the one to take everywhere; tiny, Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth, and it slots into a Sonos home setup.
• Sony ULT Field 5 — for loud, bass-forward party sound and a bigger room.
• Turtlebox Ranger — for genuinely rough outdoor use where durability matters most.
• JLab JBuds Party / Pop Party — budget party speakers with lights; fine for a patio or dorm.
• CASCHO M10 / Vanzon — cheap waterproof beaters for a beach bag or shower.

Skip the Microboom: it's a telescoping mic boom, not a speaker.