Whether you’re hanging out in the backyard or heading to a lesser-known beach for some socially-distanced relaxation, a few tunes usually make everything better. But the market is flooded with ...

Best Smooth Bass in class. Slam Dunk for price/performance. At 12.3lbs this thing can crank some serious bass. The hyperboom is hard to beat for ...

Looking for an inexpensive Bluetooth wireless speaker to stream sound from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop? Here are CNET's top picks. Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of ...

The AmazonBasics Portable Bluetooth Speaker BTV1 is one of the better "generic" mini wireless Bluetooth speakers and a good value at $60. David Carnoy Executive Editor / Reviews Executive Editor David ...

Portable Bluetooth speakers are basically a summer essential. Whether you’re lounging by the pool, firing up the grill, or tending to the garden, having some tunes in the background is never a bad ...

The Beats Pill Portable Bluetooth speaker features a unique pill-shaped body that delivers room-filling sound without dominating a shelf or table. A custom-designed racetrack-woofer and a redesigned ...

While your home audio system may rattle your neighbor's walls and your headphones may provide a crisp, clean listening experience for yourself, an integral part of music is sharing it with others. At ...

The Bose Portable Smart Speaker is our pick for the best Bluetooth speaker overall award within our tested best Bluetooth speaker roundup. Read on to learn why we recommend it. Out of the 10 Bluetooth ...

Whether you’re hanging out in the backyard or prepping for a party, putting your portable speaker in the right place will make it sound better.

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side Sound quality: Amazon Basics's Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker had fair overall sound quality. Bass has so so impact but is subdued and ...

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