JBL Xtreme 5
A large waterproof speaker with deep bass, wide, clean sound at volume and a removable 28 hour battery.
Battery: 28 hrWaterproof: IP68Bass to: 43 HzWeight: 6.4 lbs
Amazon $399.95 B&H Photo Video $399.95 eBay$399.95
Looking for the best Bluetooth speaker under $500? At this budget, every size from small through party has a strong pick. Only large party speakers stay out of reach.
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What This Budget Buys
A great large speaker, with deep bass and a removable battery. It’s the main reason to spend this much.
A genuinely good party speaker, with output that no longer feels like a compromise.
Large party is still out of reach. The least expensive one starts at $649, so see the large party ranking instead.
Best Overall
Tribit Stormbox Lava
A loud, waterproof large speaker with strong bass, a long battery and an aux input, for far less than its rivals.
Battery: 24 hrWaterproof: IP67Bass to: 44 HzWeight: 5.2 lbs
Amazon $139.99 AliExpress $180.61 eBay$139.99
Best Party
JBL Partybox Club 120
A party speaker on wheels with quite neutral sound, a removable battery, and mic and guitar inputs.
Battery: 12 hrWaterproof: IPX4Weight: 23.8 lbsStereo: Partially
Amazon $399.95 eBay$399.95
Best Boombox
Tribit Stormbox Blast
A boombox with bass and volume that rival bigger party speakers, quite neutral sound, and a 30 hour battery.
Battery: 30 hrWaterproof: IPX7Bass to: 43 HzWeight: 12 lbs
Amazon $199.99 eBay$199.99
The same pick as under $200, so you can save the difference.
Harman Kardon Go + Play 3
A stylish stereo boombox with very deep bass for its size and warm sound, made for indoor use.
Battery: 8 hrWaterproof: NoBass to: 35 HzWeight: 10.4 lbs
Amazon $385 eBay$385
No water rating and a short battery, so it suits indoor use more than the beach.
Best Medium
EarFun Uboom L
A great value medium speaker with clear, natural sound, waterproofing, and a Video Mode that keeps audio in sync with video.
Battery: 16 hrWaterproof: IP67Bass to: 56 HzWeight: 1.4 lbs
Amazon $49.79 EarFun $79.99 eBay$49.79
Best Small
Tribit Stormbox Micro 2
An excellent sounding small speaker, with surprisingly deep bass for its size and a strap that holds it on a bike or backpack.
Battery: 12 hrWaterproof: IP67Bass to: 65 HzWeight: 317 g
Amazon $59.99 AliExpress $35.39 eBay$35.39
Spending more doesn’t buy a better medium or small speaker. See best under $50.
Where To Go Next
Full rankings: large and party size classes.
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