5 Speakers With LC3 Bluetooth Support (September 2026)

5 ranked speakers support LC3, the codec behind Bluetooth LE Audio and the foundation Auracast is built on. It’s more efficient than SBC at low bitrates, but the short list here reflects how new it still is on speakers rather than any downside - expect this list to grow as more chipsets ship with LE Audio support.

See Bluetooth codecs explained for why codec choice matters far less on a speaker than on headphones, and what actually does move the needle.

The Speakers

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Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #24 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $39.95 - JBL Go 5: $39.95 Amazon eBay

Pros: IP68 rating, up from the Go 4’s IP67. AirTouch tap-to-pair stereo linking. 7-band custom app EQ, up from the Go 4’s 5-band. USB-C wired audio input.

Cons: Still overpriced for what it delivers, not very different from the Go 4 besides the lights. Still lacking bass and not very clear overall. Mono downmixing produces an audible growling artifact, the same issue noted on the JBL Charge 6. Falls well short of similarly priced rivals like the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2. Weak off-axis dispersion and an uneven, upper-mid-heavy tonal balance. Doesn’t get meaningfully louder at max volume, just harsher.

Full JBL Go 5 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Battery Life	8 hours, 10 with Playtime Boost (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, LC3
Bluetooth Version	6.0
Built in Microphone	No
Charging Time	3 hours
Digital Aux Input	Yes (USB-C)
Dimensions	4" x 3" x 1.7" (101 x 77 x 43 mm)
Drivers	45mm
EQ	Yes
Frequency Response	100Hz - 19kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IP68
Omnidirectional	Pointing up
Output Power	4.8W
Party Mode	Yes (Auracast)
Power Bank	No
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Yes (AirTouch tap-to-pair)
TWS	Yes
Weight	0.5 lbs / 230 g

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Links
- Official JBL Go 5 Product Page
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Joy & Oluv’Sone: JBL Go 5 - 👎speaker fail 2026🤢 More from Oluv’Sone →
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #25 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $38.59 - Bogasing G4: $38.59 Amazon eBay

Pros: Clear sound with punchy bass, exceptional 24-hour battery life, IPX7 waterproof, multiple sound modes for different music styles, dual pairing support

Cons: Some boosted treble that’s wavy up top. Slightly dipped mids. Super Bass and vocal mode seem identical.

Full Bogasing G4 review and specifications →

App	No
Aux Input	Yes
Aux Latency	16ms
Bass Extension (-10dB)	56Hz
Battery Life	24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	LE Audio with LC3
Bluetooth Latency	90ms
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Digital Aux Input	No
Drivers	Two drivers and passive radiators
EQ	No
IP Rating	IPX7
Max Volume	100dB
MicroSD Playback	Yes
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	50W
Party Mode	No
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
Weight	1.8 lbs / 0.83 kg

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Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Alan Ross Reviews: Bogasing G4 spot cheap speaker - I was NOT expecting this! More from alanrossreviews →
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #2 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $399.95 - JBL Xtreme 5: $399.95 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay

Pros: Removable battery. Quite deep bass, reaching well below 40Hz. A fantastic sounding speaker with excellent off-axis dispersion, a big step up from older JBL portables. Beats the Soundcore Boom 2 and Tribit Stormbox Blast on bass depth and clarity. Plays clean at volume, unlike the JBL Boombox 4.

Cons: High priced. Some bass boost. A hole in the mid-upper bass which can’t be EQ’d out. Default EQ presets are weak (Signature is boring, Chill and Vocal are close to unusable) - needs the custom EQ to sound its best. Bigger and heavier than the Xtreme 4.

Setup: Try this Oluv EQ for the most neutral sound

Full JBL Xtreme 5 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Battery Life	28 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, LC3
Bluetooth Version	6.0
Built in Microphone	No
Digital Aux Input	Yes (USB-C)
Dimensions	13.6" x 6.5" x 6.1" (346 x 165 x 155 mm)
Drivers	98x145mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators
EQ	Yes (7 band)
Frequency Response	40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IP68
Max Volume	110dB
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	1 x 90W RMS Woofer + 2 x 20W RMS Tweeter (AC power mode) 1 x 60W RMS Woofer + 2 x 15W RMS Tweeter (Battery mode)
Party Mode	Yes (Auracast)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A)
Power Input	USB-C
Removable Battery	Yes
Stereo	Partially (1 woofer)
TWS	Yes
Weight	6.4 lbs / 2.9 kg

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Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #19 of 75 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $549.95 - JBL Boombox 4: $549.95 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay

Pros: Pretty insane output capability for the size.

Cons: Pretty overpriced for the category. Better than the Boombox 3 mostly because there are more 7 EQ bands instead of just 3 and it can be better tuned. Try Oluv’s EQ for it. Out of the box sounds worse than the Boombox 3. No Aux input.

Full JBL Boombox 4 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	41Hz
Battery Life	28 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, LC3, AAC
Bluetooth Latency	AAC 144ms, SBC 48ms
Bluetooth Version	5.4
Built in Microphone	No
Digital Aux Input	Yes (USB-C)
Dimensions	20.1" x 10.2" x 8.3" (510 x 260 x 210 mm)
Drivers	2x 123mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters with passive radiators
EQ	Yes (7 band)
FM Tuner	No
IP Rating	IP68
Max Volume	115dB
MicroSD Playback	No
Microphone Input	No
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	210W AC / 200W battery
Party Mode	Yes (Auracast)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-C, up to 30W)
Power Input	AC Power cord
Removable Battery	Yes
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
USB Playback	No
Weight	13.2 lbs / 5.98 kg

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Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #11 of 11 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $1,299.99 - Marshall Bromley 750: $1,299.99 Amazon eBay

Pros: Much wider, more consistent off-axis dispersion than the JBL Partybox 720, which only fires forward - the Marshall’s standout feature, sounding about the same from any angle.

Cons: Not as deep bass as the JBL Partybox 330 or JBL Partybox 720. Not a great frequency response overall, with some midrange peaks. Only basic bass/treble controls, no full custom EQ like the JBL Partybox 720’s app. Default bass (dynamic mode) is overdone out of the box and needs trimming.

Full Marshall Bromley 750 review and specifications →

App	Yes (Marshall Bluetooth app)
Aux Input	Yes (3.5mm, RCA)
Battery Life	40+ hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, LC3
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Built in Microphone	No
Charging Time	3.5 hours
Digital Aux Input	Yes (USB-C)
Dimensions	16.3" x 25.7" x 14" (413 x 652 x 355 mm)
Discontinued	No
Drivers	2x 10" woofers, 2x 5.25" mid-ranges, 2x 1" tweeters, 2x 0.8" tweeters
EQ	Yes
Frequency Response	20Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
Guitar Input	Yes
IP Rating	IP54
Microphone Input	Yes (2x XLR/6.35mm combo)
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	400W
Party Mode	Yes (Auracast)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-C)
Power Input	USB-C
Removable Battery	Yes
Stereo	Yes
TWS	No
USB Playback	No
Weight	52.7 lbs / 23.9 kg
Wifi	No
XLR Input	Yes (2x combo)

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