The 8 best Bluetooth speakers, tested for sound, portability, and cool factor
Check out our favorite Bluetooth speakers, with portable options like the JBL Go 4, Marshall Emberton III, and Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4.
A Bluetooth speaker is one of those devices that, once you find one you like, you won't be able to imagine how you lived without it.
Since both Bluetooth and speakers aren't exactly new technology, you'll find that this is one of the more expansive product categories (admittedly, this feels like the case for almost anything you buy these days).
Enter: the Mashable tech and shopping teams. We stay on top of the latest Bluetooth speaker releases but also use our audio and product testing expertise to determine when old favorites are the better choice. We spend time testing the speakers in our own homes, evaluating the balance in their sound, portability, and of course, their prices. (To learn more about how we choose the best Bluetooth speakers, check out the "How we tested" section).
As of May 2025, our top picks include the smart home sound system the Sonos Move 2, the waterproof JBL Charge 6, and the charmingly retro (but brand new) Marshall Emberton III. You'll find all of our favorite portable Bluetooth speakers below, along with our latest faves from Bose, Sony, and Ultimate Ears.
