Spec-by-spec
Head to head
Contenders from Portable Bluetooth Speakers, every metric lined up. The winning value in each row is outlined.
Price
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#48
Sound
Balanced, controlled bass; punchy mids
Punchy bass, good balance for size
Loudness
~85dB—adequate for rooms, limits outdoor scale
Adequate for small room/outdoors
Battery
12 hours
7 hours per charge
Waterproofing
IP67—fully submersible
IP67 submersible
Portability
Pocketable at 285g with carrying loop
Pocketable 192g with carabiner
Durability
Rugged rubberized chassis, proven durability
Rugged plastic/rubber, proven seal integrity
Value
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Outstanding sound & durability at $50
Verdict
The category benchmark for portable Bluetooth speakers
Best ultra-portable waterproof speaker under $50
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