Looking for the best Bluetooth speaker with microphone input? We’ve ranked 368 portable speakers by audio performance, from budget $50 models to audiophile-grade options. All recommendations prioritize neutral frequency response, accurate tonal balance, and deep bass extension, verified by expert reviewers like Oluv and Alan Ross. Last updated: July 14, 2026.
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Loudest
If you don’t need a battery and need the speaker to be the loudest possible, PA speakers will be your best bet. The best ones are generally the QSC K12.2 (132dB peak) or the EV EKX-12P (132dB peak)
Loudest Battery
The best sounding party size loudest battery powered speaker for microphone usage is the Electro-Voice Everse 12 [Amazon]: $1,099.00
Positives: Good midrange and treble. The best sounding extremely loud speaker available.
Negatives: Not stereo. Designed for more loudness than deep bass.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45Hz |
| Battery Life | 12+ hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC |
| Dimensions | 13.58" x 23.5" x 13.66" (345 x 597 x 347 mm) |
| Driver | 12" woofer, 1" compression driver |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP43 |
| Max Volume | 126dB |
| Microphone Input | Yes |
| Output Power | 400W |
| Party Mode | Yes (up to 6 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 31.2lbs / 14.2kg |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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Party
The next best battery powered speakers for this use will be the party size and large party size JBL Partybox line which won’t get quite as loud as the speaker above but will all have much deeper bass. In order from largest to smallest
JBL Partybox 720 [Amazon] [Bhphotovideo]: $1,099.95
Positives: Biggest best sounding speaker with a battery. Handle and wheels are convenient. Lightshow ability.
Negatives: Very large and heavy. Note, JBL daisychain is not compatible with any other non-JBL speaker and is possibly a fully digital signal. Somewhat dark sounding by default, needs some treble boost to sound neutral
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Dimensions | 16.38" x 37.1" x 16.0" (416 x 942 x 406 mm) |
| Driver | 2x 9" woofer, 2x 1.25" dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (5 band) |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Microphone Input | Yes |
| Output Power | 800W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 68.3lbs / 31kg |
| Wifi | No |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Oluv: JBL Partybox 720 - indoor EQ
- Oluv: JBL Partybox 520 & 720 - indoor listening session
- Oluv: JBL Partybox 520 vs 720 - outdoor test
- Oluv: JBL Partybox 720 - first impressions
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JBL Partybox Stage 320 [Amazon] [Bhphotovideo] [Ebay refurbished]: $549.95
Positives: Handle and wheels are convenient. Customizable color lighting modes. Keeps more bass than the 310 at high volume. Removable battery.
Negatives: Slightly sibilant in the treble at full blast. Very large. Note, JBL daisychain is not compatible with any other non-JBL speaker and is possibly a fully digital signal.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Driver | 2x 6.5" woofers, 2x 25mm tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (5 band) |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Microphone Input | Yes |
| Output Power | 240W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes |
| Stereo | Partially |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 36.4lbs / 16.5kg |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Oluv: JBL Partybox 320 vs 520 - indoor listening session
- Oluv: JBL Partybox 320 vs 520 - outdoor test
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JBL Partybox Club 120 [Amazon] [Ebay refurbished]: $399.95
Positives: Handle and wheels are convenient. Customizable color lighting modes. Quite neutral sound. deeper bass than the 100 and 110. Removable battery.
Negatives: High price. Note, JBL daisychain is not compatible with any other non-JBL speaker and is possibly a fully digital signal.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hours |
| Driver | 2x 5.25" woofers, 2x 2.25" tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (5 band) |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Microphone Input | Yes |
| Output Power | 160W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes |
| Stereo | Partially |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 24lbs / 10.8kg |
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Boombox
JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2 [Amazon] [Bhphotovideo]: $209.99
Positives: Appears to have better off axis performance due to the move to dome tweeters over cone. A little less rolled off in the highs than the first Encore. Goes slightly deeper than the old Encore. Better battery life than the first Encore.
Negatives: Missing a little bit of upper bass. No wireless Microphones like the non-Essential
| App | Yes (JBL PartyBox app) |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Dimensions | 12.58" x 13.46" x 10.25" (319.5 x 342 x 260.4 mm) |
| Driver | 1x 135mm (5.25") woofer + 2x 20mm (0.75") dome tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (7 band App EQ) |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Max Volume | 110dB |
| Microphone Input | Yes |
| Output Power | 100W RMS |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 6.2 kg / 13.67 lbs |
| Wireless Microphones | No |
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And with a longer battery, the Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 [Amazon]: $300
Positives: Pretty deep bass. Waiting for Alan Ross’s review and EQ to adjust the rating.
Negatives: Sounds quite muddy with the boosted lower and upper bass. Boosted treble around 6khz. Xbass mode makes it sound even more muddy. Nowhere near as neutral and balanced as the first Blast and a big downgrade unless you only care about max volume
Setup: Try the EQ from Alan Ross at this timestamp of his video
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 40Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Dimensions | 47.6cm x 19.3cm x 25.9cm |
| Driver | 1x ~180x110mm rectangular subwoofer + 2x ~80mm mid drivers + 2x ~25mm tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (10 band) |
| FM Tuner | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 110dB |
| MicroSD | No |
| Microphone Input | Yes (2x 6.35mm) |
| Output Power | 200W AC / 180W battery |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power Cable or 10w USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 19.2 lbs / 8.7kg |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Audiophile housewife: Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 - outdoor sound test
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