It’s important to note that these ratings aren’t always reliable, but with reputable brands, you can assume that the rating you see is at least comparable to the performance you can expect.īattery life is another major consideration for any Bluetooth speaker, big or small, expensive or affordable. That said, if you’re going to be using your speaker outdoors more often than not, you might want to look for an even higher IP rating like IPX7. ✓ Bluetooth Multipoint lets you pair two speakers for stereo ✓ IPX7 water resistance makes it great for the pool ✓ 10 hours playback time is nice for the size ✓ IPX7 water resistance lets you immerse the speaker in water ✓ Built-in carabiner clip is always useful

✓ Actual stereo sound in a budget Bluetooth speaker The Sony SRS-XB13 packs big sound into a small package you can perch anywhere in your car, and the built-in speaker lets you take calls and use your phone's voice assistant hands-free. The Anker Soundcore Flare Mini is a fun speaker you can take anywhere without worrying if it's going to survive the night. Rugged doesn't just mean that you can hammer nails with it. What you get instead is a great sounding speaker that can also handle more than a few drops of water. The Anker Soundcore doesn't give up sound quality in the quest for water resistance.

While the Bluetooth version is a little older, the JBL Clip 3 matches or surpasses many of the features of the JBL Clip 4 while remaining more water resistant and easier on your wallet. It sounds great, has good battery life, and it's tough enough to handle your day to day. If you're just looking for an easy recommendation, the DOSS SoundBox Touch is hard to beat.

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