The Very Best Bluetooth Speakers in 2024 (by Category)
The Very Best Bluetooth Speakers in 2024 (by Category)
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Sony SRS-XV800 ๐ https://mikeobrienmedia.com/SonyXV800
Sony SRS-XB100 ๐ https://mikeobrienmedia.com/XB100
JBL Xtreme3 ๐ https://mikeobrienmedia.com/JBLXtreme3
Anker Soundcore Motionboom Plus ๐ https://mikeobrienmedia.com/MotionBoomPlus
Mifa WildCamping (lantern) ๐ https://mikeobrienmedia.com/LanternSpeaker
Marshall Middleton ๐ https://mikeobrienmedia.com/Middleton
Soundcore Motion x600 ๐ https://mikeobrienmedia.com/Motionx600
Bose Soundlink Flex ๐ https://mikeobrienmedia.com/BoseSoundlinkFlex
Whatโs up Iโm Mike and behind me i have some of the best bluetooth speakers you can buy right now so in this video, I want to share my picks for the best bluetooth speakers by category with all different sizes and prices and crazy features. Some of these are very popular speakers but I think some might surprise you with brands you probably havenโt heard of.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 The Very Best Bluetooth Speakers
0:30 Best Jumbo Party Speaker
2:17 Best Sounding Bluetooth Speaker
3:22 Best For Adventures
4:54 Best Looking / Best Premium Speaker
6:30 Best Value Boombox
7:25 Best Mini / Best Budget Speaker
8:13 Best For Most Situations
8:57 Honorable Mention
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ADDITIONAL VIDEO NOTES:
Best Jumbo Party Speaker – Sony XV800 (links to latest prices will be below)
Has 7 drivers
Has wheels
Customizable LED lights
Mic and instrument inputs
Phone stand
Bluetooth 5.3
TV sound booster – connect via visual cable
25 hr battery life
10 min charge = 3 hrs
IPX4 water resistant
This is my #1 favorite speaker that I own. I try to use it wherever possible and it never disappoints
And if this isnโt enough sound for you, you can connect up to 100 compatible speakers with Sonyโs party connect feature
But maybe you want something smaller for a boat day or small get together
Best Sounding – Bose Soundlink Flex
Surprisingly loud for the size
No distortion at any volume
Not just a bass monster. Actually well balanced
4 colors, premium feel
IP67 water resistant, 12 hr battery, pairs with other Bose speakers
Perfect for around the house, river float, a trip to the cabin, or on a boat party
Best For Adventures – Mifa Wildcamping
2 color leds
IP67 water resistant
1/4×20 threads on base for tripods
Bluetooth 5.3 for claimed 60m range
PSA
Best Looking – Marshall Middleton
Two colors, black & brass, and Cream
Solid feeling speaker – feels heavy in the hand
Premium features
Buttons on top
IP67 dust and water resistant
20 hrs playback
Connect multiple with stack mode
6 drivers for a complete and full stereo sound
Ports
Best Value Boombox – Soundcore Motion Boom Plus – $150
Easily connect multiple with a single button with PartyCast
Feels like a cheap plastic speaker, but if you are going to cut costs, I like that
20 hr playtime
Comes with a strap
Big bass, surprisingly loud
Best Mini Speaker – Sony XB100 – $58
Best for Most Situations – JBL xTreme3 (e.g. pickup bball, or Pickleball I guess)
IP67
slightly more balanced with eq, less warm than Sony
15 hrs battery
Connect with other JBLs via PartyBoost
Comes with a strap
Honorable Mention – Soundcore Motion x600
Spatial audio projects upward as well
Built in dsp, bluetooth 5.3, 5 speakers, LDAC, and 12 hrs playback per charge
Buttons
Aux in, usb-c in
Anodized aluminum build feels like a macbook pro
Despite the premium nature of this, it is surprisingly less expensive than expected
2 things i care about sound quality and does it sync up well not like watching a movie and have lag
Is that lipstick on your lips? Wtf?!
Daniel Ramp
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May i know which one is the best and can pair with more than two speakers as a tws function (usually tws can only pair two speakers only)…
can you play any of these while it is charging
Gabe Rapids
These are all horrible.
Which one is better jbl go 4 or sony xb100?
pllz
Dane Row
Wachu mean you’ll see me in another video, ill have to block my webcam.
the bose sounlink flex sounds like shite, i dont understand this review
I think JBL wins in each category
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Sony is the best.
So which do you like best?
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Sony SRS-XV800 ๐ https://mikeobrienmedia.com/SonyXV800
Sony SRS-XB100 ๐ https://mikeobrienmedia.com/XB100
JBL Xtreme3 ๐ https://mikeobrienmedia.com/JBLXtreme3
Anker Soundcore Motionboom Plus ๐ https://mikeobrienmedia.com/MotionBoomPlus
Mifa WildCamping (lantern) ๐ https://mikeobrienmedia.com/LanternSpeaker
Marshall Middleton ๐ https://mikeobrienmedia.com/Middleton
Soundcore Motion x600 ๐ https://mikeobrienmedia.com/Motionx600
Bose Soundlink Flex ๐ https://mikeobrienmedia.com/BoseSoundlinkFlex
Soundlink flex โค๏ธ
What is the soundcore speaker there below marshall?
best of the best
Iโm curious about the Bluetooth connection on the Bose Flex speaker. I have the old Bose Color speaker, and I love it, but the Bluetooth isnโt the best. It can be a bit finicky, even with a thin wall between us. Do you think the Flex has a stronger, faster, and wider Bluetooth connection?
I am a piano teacher and require a decent (better than iPad audio) speaker for my iPad for use in one to one lessons in practice rooms.
It needs to have low latency because I have tutorial videos where the sound needs to sync with the picture exactly.ย
Is bluetooth fast enough or do I need an aux input ?
Do you have any suggestions ?
man is wearing a turtleneck
good review but it would be helpful to put some text on the screen with the speaker names
Tracey Ports
Your observation at [9:20] is so unique! Itโs something that I think more people should know about.
Why no one does a battery test for all the speakers with full volume ?
Check out UE Hyperboom. I have 2 of em, 2 playing together in stereo is F insane!.
How does the Sony SRS-XV800 compare to the XV500
Would be better uf you actually give more info regarding sound quality etc and not just the useless info
Morar Vista
Meaningless comparsion…
Oh okay no beats pill ๐
all talk no demo = because i said so, and a thumbs down
Did u compare from Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II Bluetooth Speaker
Dach Ports
I have to get one for my cabin. I need a cabin.
Do you have a new video after 10 months??
Charlene Crossroad
Jadi merek apa yang paling bagus kualiatas dan suara nya Mike ?
Do they all have auxiliary input in case their’s no internet for bluetooth?
Lindgren Turnpike
Rather than reading out the details from the brochures, let the viewers decide after hearing the audio. So instead of giving information alone, let us hear how they sound at different levels, only then the viewers will decide which is the best… The ranking you have given us your opinion merely on the I formation you have, I am sure you have not heard them how they sound…..
Karli Cliffs
Tribit in the thumbnail, not in the video
the soundcore motion boom 2 has changed the whole game
Sanford Cliffs
I have had the bose soundlink for 10 years and it just now bit the dust. I look forward to buying another bluetooth Bose speaker!
I had a Sony SRS-XB3 speaker for 9 years. Loved that thing man ๐ but this last Halloween I left it on the trailer when I finished loading the golf cart and it met a tragic end going down the highway at 55mph. Gonna pick out a replacement today
On many of those brands you mentioned, you can find refurbished models. What are the refurbishing and would you buy a refurbished model?
Cade Haven