The best Bluetooth speakers, tested for sound, portability, and cool factor

A Bluetooth speaker is one of those devices that, once you find one you like, you won't be able to imagine how you lived without it.

Since both Bluetooth and speakers aren't exactly new technology, you'll find that this is one of the more expansive product categories (admittedly, this feels like the case for almost anything you buy these days).

Enter: the Mashable tech and shopping teams. We stay on top of the latest Bluetooth speaker releases, while also applying our audio and product testing expertise to determine when old favorites are the better choice. We spend time testing the speakers in our own homes, evaluating the balance in their sound, portability, and of course, their prices. (To learn more about how we choose the best Bluetooth speakers, check out the "How we tested" section).

Testing the JBL Charge 5 side by side with the Charge 3. Credit: RJ Andersen / Mashable

Mashable reviewed the Sonos Move 2 after its release in 2023. Credit: Stan Schroeder / Mashable

As of June 2025, our top picks include the near-indestructible JBL Charge 6, smart home-integrated Sonos Move 2, and charmingly retro (but brand new) Marshall Emberton III. You'll find many of our top-ranked portable Bluetooth speakers below, along with new additions from Anker, Beats, Sony, and Ultimate Ears.