A music expert and a technology aficionado share their top picks for the best Bluetooth speakers, plus advice on how to shop ...

Bose refers to its SoundLink Revolve II Bluetooth speaker as the best-performing portable Bluetooth speaker it makes, as it manages to pack some premium audio into a very portable package.

The speaker also supports Google Fast Pair and Bluetooth 5.3. Pre-orders ... the SoundLink Micro ($99), SoundLink Flex ($119) and SoundLink Mini II ($149) are also available from Bose.

At $399, Bose SoundLink Max is a rugged portable Bluetooth Speaker that is ready for your summer of adventures in 2024. Speaker Design: The SoundLink Max has a powder-coated (in Black or Blue Dusk), ...

JBL Xtreme 3 is a Bluetooth speaker that is quite powerful ... it will be safe from water splashes and dust. Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II) has a 360-degree sound delivery and is very compact.

While Bluetooth earbuds and wireless headphones allow you to take your music on the go, gatherings of more than just yourself require a speaker. Home speakers are reliable for indoor use ...

will add to the price so it's worth considering how you're likely to use a Bluetooth speaker before making any buying decision. Below, I've selected the top models for all kinds of activities.

Do you ever find yourself eating walnuts and think, this would make a great enclosure for something like a Bluetooth speaker ... the shell went the 4Ω 2 W mini speaker. [Penguin DIY] of course ...