With the arrival of sunny days, a Bluetooth speaker becomes the essential accessory in summer. On the beach, to score your volleyball matches, to animate a picnic or simply to listen to music while camping, you will need a reliable, powerful, easily transportable device with satisfactory autonomy.
Many models, of all styles and suitable for all pockets, are available on the market. So to help you start summer off right, here are six highly recommended portable Bluetooth speakers.
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jbl go 3
The cheapest Bluetooth speaker on the market. For less than 40 euros, budget holders will hardly find better in terms of value for money. Because, beyond its content price, the JBL GO 3, available in different colors (white, green, blue, red, black, pink…) does not lack convincing assets.
First of all, its lightness (209 g) and its extremely compact dimensions, which make it very easy to take with you, as well as a certain robustness thanks to its IP67 certification that makes it waterproof and dustproof. Result: The loudspeaker is particularly suitable for outdoor use.
Also, despite its pocket size, the JBL Go 3 provides more than decent audio performance with sufficiently clear and powerful sound reproduction. On the connectivity side, the JBL model, compatible with Bluetooth to be able to connect to a smartphone, a tablet or even a computer present one USB-C port to recharge it. JBL advertises a five-hour battery life for the GO 3.
Sonos room
Looking for an ultra-compact mobile speaker? In this case, the Sonos Roam is the ideal device. It’s simple: the model developed by Sonos fits in one hand. Endowed with a very discreet design, its small dimensions (16.8 cm high, 6.2 cm wide, 6 cm deep) and its very low weight (430 g) make it a device capable of accompanying you everywhere diary.
Ergonomic and compatible with Bluetooth, the speaker is controlled through its touch controls, the Sonos application or with voice assistants from Google and Amazon. It is also possible to listen to your music via AirPlay 2 from an Apple device thanks to Roam’s compatibility with the Apple brand ecosystem. One of its great strengths.
When it comes to audio, the Roam, available in multiple colors (black, gray, red, blue, green), delivers precise, deep sound that’s pretty impressive for a speaker of this size. Shock and water resistant thanks to its IP67 certification, it can be recharged wirelessly on any Qi or USB-C base and also offers automatic calibration to adapt the sound to your indoor or outdoor environment. It has an autonomy of 8 to 10 hours per charge according to its manufacturer.
Marshall Emberton II
The Marshall Emberton II stands out from the competition thanks to its very generous autonomy: more than a day and a half of listening without going through the charging box according to its manufacturer. Also, three hours is enough to fully recharge your battery. More than enough specific features to accompany your summer activities throughout the day and even beyond.
As is often the case with Marshall, the speaker sports a sleek and refined design, as well as beautiful finishes. Especially since its IP67 certification allows it to be used outdoors, without fear of water or dust. Ideal if you plan to use it on the beach or walking on trails.
The Marshall app, meanwhile, provides access to the sound settings of this compact and easy-to-handle device. The latter is capable of offering a dynamic, clear and powerful sound. In addition, its Stack mode allows it to be paired with other speakers of the same model for even wider sound reproduction.
Ultimate Ears Boom 3
Water and dust splashes, bumps – Ultimate Ears Boom 3 is capable of coping with many crisis situations. For good reason, it’s one of the toughest portable speakers on the market. In this, its manufacturing quality and its IP67 protection index help a lot. The latter makes it dustproof and waterproof in which it can be submerged for up to 30 minutes.
Also, the enclosure can float on the surface. Practical specificities that respond perfectly to its nomadic use. The latter is accentuated by its dim dimensions. The space-saving speaker has a rather stylish but relatively neutral design, is available in eight colours, measures less than 20 centimeters and weighs less than a kilogram.
A size that does not prevent it from offering a very interesting sound quality capable of occupying quite large spaces. To do this, the Boom 3 offers a 360° spatialization and the possibility of combining it with several speakers of the same model for simultaneous broadcast. The Boom 3 is supplied with a Micro USB power cable but no charger. Its manufacturer promises a little more than half a day of autonomy with a single charge.
devialet mania
If you’re a fan of beautiful design and have the money to spend on a portable speaker, you may want to set your sights on the Mania. This versatile Devialet speaker, which can be used both indoors and outdoors, stands out for its futuristic lines in the shape of a sphere and its manufacturing quality, a constant of the French manufacturer. Top of the range, ergonomic, the device has a handle to facilitate the transport of its 2.3 kg and is resistant to splashes thanks to its IPX4 certification.
The speaker is controlled via its physical buttons, the Devialet app (iOS and Android) or via the unique built-in Amazon Alexa voice assistant. The device provides very good audio reproduction. The stereo sound is clear, powerful and diffused to 360° thanks to the very particular curves of the product. The Mania also has a feature that allows you to calibrate the sound transmission based on your environment.
Compatible with Bluetooth, AirPlay 2 and Wi-Fi, the speaker, which comes with a USB-C cable and power supply, offers a single USB-C port for charging. Devialet promises a usage time of just under half a day per charge.
LG XBOOM 360
The XBOOM 360 lets you liven up your afternoons in the sun in style. Not surprisingly, the LG speaker has a particularly original design, in the form of a lantern, which leaves no one indifferent. The icing on the cake: the device is made from recycled plastics and other post-consumer materials. It offers a very decent audio quality with an omnidirectional sound that prints little distortion.
The speaker can also be illuminated for outdoor use. To do this, three lighting modes (Ambient, Party, Nature) are accessible, associated with customizable light and sound effects through the application. The XBOOM 360, marketed in different colors (burgundy, black, blue or beige), provides up to 10 hours of battery life.
Source: BFM TV
