Bluetooth Speaker Buying Guide: Size, IP Rating, Battery (2026)
How to buy a Bluetooth speaker: size, sound, IP rating, battery, party vs portable and budget, explained simply. Prices checked Nov 1, 2026.
Speakers
6 Best Computer Speakers (2026)
Six computer speakers compared: Logitech S150, Amazon Basics 2.0, Nylavee RGB, USB speakers with knob, Sanyun SW102 and a 30W RMS pair.
7 Best Party Speakers: Soundcore, Sony ULT, Budget 200W+ (2026)
Seven party speakers compared: Soundcore Rave Neo 2 and Boom 2, Sony ULT Field 5 and four loud budget 160W to 300W peak Bluetooth speakers.
6 Best Cheap Bluetooth Speakers Under $60 (2026)
Six cheap Bluetooth speakers compared: NOTABRICK, BassBloom ROAR 3, BolaButty, INSMY mini, UE Miniroll and UE Wonderboom Play.
4 Best Shower Speakers: Waterproof Bluetooth Picks (2026)
Four shower speakers compared: a 24-hour IP7 speaker, OYIB IPX7, INSMY C12 IP67 and XLEADER Pro IPX7, from about $13 to $26.
6 Best Powered Bookshelf Speakers (2026)
Six powered bookshelf speakers compared: Edifier R1280T, R1280DBs, R1700BT and R980T, Saiyin Bluetooth and a 5-inch powered pair.
7 Best Bluetooth Speakers: JBL, Sony, UE, Soundcore (2026)
Seven Bluetooth speakers compared: JBL Flip 6, Flip 7 and Charge 5, Sony ULT Field 1, Ultimate Ears Boom 3, Soundcore Boom 2 and Marshall Emberton III.
7 Best Waterproof Bluetooth Speakers (2026)
Seven waterproof Bluetooth speakers compared: JBL Flip 6, Flip 7 and Charge 5, UE Wonderboom Play and Miniroll, Sony ULT Field 1 and a budget IPX6 speaker.