I test audio gear for a living, and that means I get my hands on some of the best Bluetooth speakers on the market. But in the hours I spend testing these speakers, there are only a few that I keep going back to.
And these top choice speakers are the proof you need that you don't need to spend big bucks to get awesome sound because they're all on sale. In fact, the priciest one is just $111.
All of these speakers have impressive battery life, durability protection for the outdoors, and most importantly, impressive sound. So without further ado, these are the speakers I'll be reaching for all summer long.
- Tribit PocketGo: was $29 now $19 at Amazon
- Marshall Willen II: was $129 now $89 at Amazon
- Tribit Stormbox Lava: was $139 now $111 at Amazon
Tribit PocketGo
The Tribit PocketGo is a speaker I use almost daily, and it comes absolutely everywhere with me. In fact, it's coming on vacation with me next week so I can listen to my favorite tracks by the pool. And I don't even have to worry about it getting wet because it has an impressive durability rating of IP68.
This sub-$30 speaker is nothing short of impressive. It sounds like it should be triple its size when it measures just 4.3 x 3.2 x 1.7 inches. But the 20 hours of battery life are what really win me over. Even at the highest volumes, the battery lasts me days at a time, although this will depend on your own listening habits.
Marshall Willen II
This is the speaker I get out when I want to show off a little. The Marshall Willen II is the sleek answer to the world of portable Bluetooth speakers, and it's not hard to see why. Just look at it.
It's compact, measuring 3.9 x 3.9 x 1.7 inches, and is as light as a feather, weighing just 0.79 lbs. It's has 17 hours of battery to soundtrack your whole day outdoors without needing to worry about a charger, and the durability rating of IP67 means that the speaker can withstand rain or shine.
Tribit Stormbox Lava
Another choice from Tribit, but it's for good reason — the Tribit Stormbox Lava provides incredible ground-shaking bass. This is the speaker that I used almost every single day in my backyard last summer, and it was the perfect addition to every barbecue, bonfire and sunbathing session.
The 24 hours of battery keep me company all day long, and just like the PocketGo, it's waterproof and dustproof, so there's no need to worry about any spontaneous rain. You can also use stereo pairing with this speaker, but you'll need to purchase two of them.
