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The best portable Bluetooth speaker worth buying

Our pick is the JBL Flip. Below: why, what actually matters when buying one, what to get for less, the step up, and whether today's price is a good one.

The portable speaker

JBL Flip

Loud for its size, waterproof enough to fall in the pool, and small enough for a cup holder. The speaker that goes to the beach, the garage and the shower.

Buy it for
Backyards, boats, job sites.
Skip it if
It will never leave the living room. A Wi-Fi speaker sounds better there.

What actually matters when buying a portable Bluetooth speaker

  1. Real waterproofing (IP67), not splash resistance.
  2. Battery life for a full day out.
  3. The option to pair two speakers for stereo or a bigger room.

Either side of the pick

Discounted today, if you would rather

Not our pick. These are the portable Bluetooth speaker offers live right now at stores we track, ranked on the evidence behind the price.

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CMF BY NOTHING M 35W Woofer Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
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CMF BY NOTHING M 35W Woofer Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker

from $89
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DTIRD 20W IPX5 TWS Stereo-Pairing Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Tech & Gear · checked 10m ago

DTIRD 20W IPX5 TWS Stereo-Pairing Portable Bluetooth Speaker

from $25.99
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