Both speakers come in various colors, with the Sony XB100 coming in Orange, Blue, Light Gray, or Black, and the JBL Go 4 coming in Purple, Red, White, Squad (which is a camo pattern), Blue, Pink, or Black. I had the black XB100 and the red JBL to test out.

The Bose Soundlink Max delivers what a portable Bluetooth speaker should: it's loud, well-balanced, and built like a tank.

The Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 is the ultimate waterproof Bluetooth speaker for all your summer parties and BBQs. With PARTYUP mode, you can pair your Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 with over 150 speakers and create the ideal 3D sound experience.

This Bluetooth speaker has most of the features of our favorite, more expensive Sonos option -- and it's still 20% off, even after Memorial Day.