AirPlay 2 is Apple’s own cross-brand Wi-Fi multi-room standard, not a proprietary system built by the speaker’s manufacturer. Any AirPlay 2 speaker, regardless of brand, can generally join the same multi-room group - the tradeoff is that it needs a shared Wi-Fi network and an Apple device to control it, unlike a simple Bluetooth party-mode button.
2 ranked speakers below support AirPlay 2 multi-room.
Small Size Powered Desktop Speakers
Ranked #1 of 1 in Small Size Powered Desktop Speakers - Audio Pro C3: $330 Amazon
Pros: Set treble to max and increase bass a little to get it neutral. Has a battery
Cons: A bit muffled and missing midrange detail.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Drivers | 2" driver + 0.5" tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Party Mode | Yes (AirPlay 2 multi-room) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cable |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 4.6 lbs / 2.1 kg |
| Wifi | Yes |
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Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers
Ranked #1 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers - Audio Pro C5 MkII: $300 Amazon
Pros: Pretty neutral sound. Wifi
Cons: No battery
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 9.8" x 5.1" x 5.9" (250 x 130 x 150 mm) |
| Drivers | 4" woofer, 2x 0.75" tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Wifi, RCA |
| Output Power | 41W (2x8W + 25W) |
| Outputs | Subwoofer line out |
| Party Mode | Yes (AirPlay 2 multi-room) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Partially |
| Streaming Services | Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, AirPlay 2, Google Cast |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Wifi Version | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz) |
| Woofer Cabinet | Ported |
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