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Last updated: September 8, 2026

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Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #22 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - JBL Clip 4: $59.95 Amazon eBay

JBL Clip 4 ranking card

Pros: Very light (0.4 lb) with a sturdy spring clip that attaches to bags/belts. Real-world battery life often beats the 10-hour rating.

Cons: Quite a lack of bass. Not very loud.

AppNo
Aux InputNo
Bass Extension (-10dB)80Hz
Battery Life10 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Version5.1
Built in MicrophoneYes
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions3.4" x 5.3" x 1.8" (86 x 135 x 46 mm)
Drivers1x 40mm (1.57") full-range driver + 1x passive radiator
EQNo
Frequency Response100Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP RatingIP67
Max Volume79dB
OmnidirectionalPointing up
Output Power5W
Party ModeNo
Power BankNo
Power InputUSB-C
StereoNo
TWSNo
Weight0.5 lbs / 239 g

Ranked #33 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - Sony SRS-XB100: $63.00 Amazon eBay

Sony SRS-XB100 ranking card

Pros: Long real-world battery life (~17 hours in testing). IP67 rated and pocketable at 267g, with a clip for bags/gear. Can stereo-pair two units.

Cons: Not much bass. Seems pretty much the same as the XB13, maybe a teeny bit deeper bass and a little less muddy.

AppNo
Aux InputNo
Battery Life16 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsAAC, SBC
Bluetooth Version5.3
Built in MicrophoneYes
Charging Time4.5 hours
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions3" x 3.7" (76 x 95 mm) (diameter x height)
Drivers46mm
EQNo
IP RatingIP67
OmnidirectionalPointing up
Output Power2.5W
Party ModeNo
Power BankNo
Power InputUSB-C
StereoNo
TWSYes
Weight0.6 lbs / 274 g

Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #1 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - Earfun Uboom L: $49.79 after coupon UBOOMLWC Amazon Myearfun eBay

Earfun Uboom L ranking card

Pros: One of the strongest small-speaker values for music: reviews praise clear vocals, a natural overall balance and a genuinely convincing stereo image when two are paired. IP67 protection, indoor/outdoor sound modes and Video Mode make it unusually adaptable; Video Mode substantially improves lip-sync for a single speaker.

Cons: It cannot produce real low-bass rumble or fill a large, noisy space, and RTINGS finds the top end loses detail. Low-latency Video Mode disables stereo pairing, so a two-speaker setup is not a good movie system. Firmware and app behavior have also varied over the model’s long life, and the physical controls can be easy to trigger in a bag.

Setup: Try setting up the Earfun App (Android or iOS) to see if that works. If not, you’ll need to flash firmware 1.2.7 to work with the app and set with Oluv’s EQ in the Earfun app which sounds the best. The instructions say that you need a USB3 cable, but most USB2 cables work just fine, try the one included with your phone. Check the current firmware version by turning it on, then pressing the power and Bluetooth buttons at the same time. To flash, turn the speaker off then hold down the Bluetooth button while plugging in the cable. To flash on a mac, see these instructions. In TWS mode, long press the outdoor button for 2 seconds to change TWS to Party mode and back.

AppYes (firmware >= 1.2.6)
Aux InputYes
Aux Latency216ms
Bass Extension (-10dB)56Hz
Battery Life16 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsAAC, SBC
Bluetooth Latency400ms normal / 66ms low latency mode
Bluetooth Version5.0
Built in MicrophoneYes
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions3.1" x 8.3" x 2.8" (78 x 210 x 72 mm)
Drivers2x 55mm drivers + 2x passive radiators
EQYes (10 band, firmware >= 1.2.6)
IP RatingIP67
Max Volume103dB
OmnidirectionalNo
Output Power28W
Party ModeNo
Power BankNo
Power InputUSB-C
StereoYes
TWSYes
Weight1.4 lbs / 650 g

Ranked #12 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - JBL Flip 6: $114.95 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay

JBL Flip 6 ranking card

Pros: A very neutral speaker, very small, almost pocket size, a huge sound quality leap over the Flip 5.

Cons: Not stereo. Some slight upper mids emphasis. The TL version (made in Vietnam) tweeter can sound somewhat scratchy and doesn’t sound as good as the GG version (made in China)

AppYes
Aux InputNo
Bass Extension (-10dB)56Hz
Battery Life12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsAAC, SBC
Bluetooth Latency116ms
Bluetooth Version5.1
Built in MicrophoneNo
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions6.9" x 2.7" x 2.8" (176 x 68 x 72 mm)
Drivers44mm x 80mm woofer, 16mm tweeter
EQYes (3 band)
IP RatingIP67
Max Volume98dB
OmnidirectionalNo
Output Power30W
Party ModeYes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
Power BankNo
Power InputUSB-C
StereoNo
TWSYes
Weight1.2 lbs / 544 g

Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen ranking card

Pros: A very portable 586g, IP67-rated speaker with a clear, well-balanced midrange that keeps voices and instruments intelligible. The second generation adds a Bose app with 3-band EQ, better-placed controls and stereo pairing with another Flex Gen 2. It supports AAC and aptX Adaptive in addition to SBC, making it a stronger wireless option than most small rivals.

Cons: One Flex remains mono and cannot deliver genuine low-bass rumble; RTINGS also found the elevated treble can turn hi-hats and other high-frequency detail piercing. The claimed battery life is only 12 hours, and some owners report accelerated standby drain after firmware updates. It is expensive for its size, so the added app and codec support, not a transformational sound upgrade over the original, are the main reasons to choose it.

AppYes
Aux InputNo
Battery Life12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Bluetooth Version5.3
Built in MicrophoneYes
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions7.9" x 3.5" x 2" (201 x 90 x 52 mm)
Drivers60mm full-range driver with passive radiators
EQYes (3 band)
IP RatingIP67
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (Bose Party mode)
Power InputUSB-C
StereoNo
TWSYes
Weight1.3 lbs / 586 g

Ranked #102 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - Marshall Emberton III: $159.99 Amazon eBay

Marshall Emberton III ranking card

Pros: 30 hour battery life - among the best in its class; a 20 min quick-charge gives 4 hours. IP67 rated, durable rubbery build using 50% recycled plastic.

Cons: Strange unnatural echo-like sound coloration, bass not as deep as competitors. Not technically a 360 speaker, only front and rear. Not very loud. Not really any different from the Emberton II except having the treble turned down a little bit.

AppYes
Aux InputNo
Bass Extension (-10dB)62Hz
Battery Life32 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Version5.3
Built in MicrophoneYes
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions6.3" x 2.7" x 3" (160 x 68 x 76 mm)
Drivers2x 2" full-range cone drivers + 2x 2" passive radiators
EQYes (3 presets via app)
IP RatingIP67
OmnidirectionalYes
Output Power20W
Party ModeYes (Marshall Stack)
Power BankNo
Power InputUSB-C
StereoYes
TWSNo
Weight1.5 lbs / 673 g

Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #10 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - Soundcore Boom 2: $89.99 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay

Soundcore Boom 2 ranking card

Pros: Pretty deep bass for the size. Cool lights in the side passive radiators. For the best sound quality use Oluv’s EQ or Alan Ross’s EQ. With the stock tuning, this speaker would rank around #24, due to the boosted bass and rising treble.

Cons: Only a single midrange driver, so you only get stereo for the tweeters. Sound processing issues with inconsistent bass notes that disappear at low levels like the Soundcore Boom and Soundcore Boost, not great for listening at low levels. Quite bass heavy with BassUp turned on, I’d recommend turning it off. A little bit of a bright tuning in the treble, about +5db.

AppYes
Aux InputNo
Bass Extension (-10dB)47Hz
Battery Life24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Latency125ms
Bluetooth Version5.3
Built in MicrophoneNo
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions11.7" x 7.3" x 4" (297 x 185 x 102 mm)
Drivers120mm x 90mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters
EQYes
Frequency Response45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP RatingIPX7
Max Volume105dB
MicroSD PlaybackNo
OmnidirectionalNo
Output Power80W
Party ModeYes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers)
Power BankYes (USB-A)
Power InputUSB-C
StereoPartially (1 woofer)
TWSYes
Weight3.7 lbs / 1.68 kg