Do you want a device that allows you to listen to music inside and outside your home? If so, the portable speaker is your best ally. This flagship product, compact, wireless and battery-operated, has established itself in recent years as a must-have for music lovers who love nomadism.
In fact, whether on the beach, in a garden, in the middle of the street or even at home, portable speakers are the ideal solution for listening to your songs and podcast favorites at all times. The offer in this product category is abundant. So, for you to see more clearly, we have selected for you excellent models available on the market.
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Sonos room
A specialist in home audio systems, Sonos has two models of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi portable speakers: the Move with quite large measurements and the Roam, a powerful mini format. A speaker that can be held in the hand and carried anywhere, the Roam benefits from good audio quality, with voice assistants from Google and Amazon if needed, but also the ability to listen to your music via AirPlay 2 from an Apple device. This is also the great strength of this Sonos speaker that is extremely and simply compatible with the Apple environment.
Among its advantages of choice: wireless charging on any Qi or USB-C base, automatic calibration to adapt the sound to your environment, indoors or outdoors. It has an autonomy of 8-10 hours per charge.
beacon roberts 335
For 90 years, Roberts has been making radios that keep up. Now, the vintage air stations of the radios of yesteryear are DAB+ to receive digital radios, sometimes they include Spotify Connect and all possible connectivity to delight all audio lovers. The English manufacturer has abandoned its “bag” look to develop the Beacon 335 in a more compact and upright format, but still with a deliciously vintage look.
Its advantage: it can be transported much more easily everywhere, without compromising the quality of the always rich and multidirectional sound. It has 15 hours of battery life and is recharged via USB. Equipped with physical buttons to control it, it is also possible to connect it as an auxiliary to a device without Bluetooth. Available in various colors (blue, red, black, off-white).
Polaroid P2 Music Player
If there is a player that we did not expect in the audio market, it is Polaroid. The famous manufacturer of instant cameras tries a bet with a vintage-look four-speaker array and equally iconic colors. Available in yellow, blue, red, white and black, the Polaroid Music Full Color P are connected speakers, more or less powerful depending on the model, equipped with many modern functions and a radio service called Polaroid Radio that offers five free stations and advertisements. free, designed by artists, DJs and audio creators.
The Polaroid P2 is the balanced mid-range model, combining power, possibility and battery life, with up to 15 hours of battery life on a single charge. If you want a more compact version of a single speaker, the P1 is easy to transport. The most demanding in stereo version and power will opt for the P3 in boombox format or the more massive P4 (from 60 to 290 euros).
LG XBOOM 360
The XBOOM 360 shines with its difference. This particularly original speaker (250 x 514 x 250 mm) has not been based solely on its old-fashioned lantern-shaped design. You also trust LG quality in terms of audio with 360° streaming sound. Its cylindrical shape minimizes distortion.
But it is also a speaker that lights up for outdoor use, with three lighting modes (Ambient, Party, Nature) and customizable light and sound effects through the app. Available in burgundy, black, blue or beige, the XBOOM 360 promises up to 10 hours of battery life. To complete the picture, it’s made from recycled plastics and other post-consumer materials.
jbl go 3
The JBL Go 3 is not without its assets. The first is its price: for less than 40 euros, it is difficult to find better value for money in this product segment. Also, this mini speaker is especially suitable for outdoor use. This is thanks to its extremely modest size, which allows it to be taken anywhere with ease, and its robustness underlined by its watertightness and resistance to dust.
Despite its price and pocket size, the JBL Go 3 doesn’t have to be ashamed of its audio performance. If it does not reach the standards of the most advanced portable speakers, the sound reproduction is powerful and balanced. Regarding connectivity, the JBL model offers its users the possibility of using a cable connection. Proposes like this one USB-C port to recharge and can also connect wirelessly to a smartphone, tablet or computer on Bluetooth. With 12h30 of autonomy (at 50% volume), the JBL Go 3 is in a correct average that allows you to take it everywhere without worrying too much about the battery level.
Marshall Stockwell II
Quite compact and visually elegant, the Marshall Stockwell II stands out from its peers with its vintage lines and excellent finish. Rugged, the speaker resists splashing water and provides excellent audio performance for its size. The sound is powerful and this, regardless of the position relative to the device, since the latter is capable of transmitting sound in stereo at 360 degrees.
Equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, capable of multipoint pairing with two sources simultaneously, and low latency, thanks to its compatibility with the AptX Low Latency Codec, the Stockwell II also provides 20 hours of battery life at 60% maximum volume. This is one of the most durable references on the market. It also has a 3.5mm mini-jack auxiliary input and a useful USB-C port to recharge the speaker that also supports fast charging.
Harman Kardon Go+ Play
The Harman-Kardon Go+ Play impresses with its sleek contemporary arc-shaped design and compact dimensions that make it easily transportable. Equipped with four speakers for a total power of 90 W, the device offers a quality audio experience, powerful and precise sound even at high volume. You can easily stream music via Bluetooth from a compatible smartphone, tablet, computer, or any other device.
Used in a sedentary or nomadic way, this waterproof wireless speaker can be powered from both the network and the battery, with the only drawback of its autonomy, which is only eight hours, far from the standards of devices of the same type. price range.
Ultimate Ears Hyperboom
First of all, it should be noted that the Ultimate Ears Hyperboom, with its weight of 5.9 kg, is a nomadic speaker with an XXL size. Other than that, this monolith-like device is one of the best options in its class. First, for its ergonomics: despite its weight and size, the Hyperboom can be transported without difficulty and also benefits from excellent manufacturing and finish quality.
The audio part is not left out. Powerful, the sound reproduction is rich, balanced and clear. In terms of autonomy, the Hyperboom offers a more than decent listening time: between 14 hours and 20 hours depending on the volume level. For the rest, this model, which shines for its ease of use, recharges through a USB-A port and is equipped with a mini-jack input for greater versatility. The speaker also allows two parallel and simultaneous wireless connections via Bluetooth.
Source: BFM TV
