Music is a social experience, which is why cheap Bluetooth speakers are exploding in popularity. Every party needs music, Top-of-the-range speakers from premium brands can cost more than £500,but you don’t have to spend a fortune on speakers to set the tone because the cheap Bluetooth speakers market is booming.
A low asking price doesn’t mean you should have to sacrifice battery life on a Bluetooth speaker, or features on a multi-room system. And no matter the cost, sound quality should never be compromised. Below, we’ve listed the top-scoring Bluetooth and multi-room speakers. These Best Buys are easy to use and deliver excellent sound, no matter what type of music you like to play.
What to look our for when you buy a cheap speaker
You don’t need to compromise on sound quality to get a speaker for less, but it’s a good idea to have realistic expectations, particularly when it comes to Bluetooth speakers.
Low-cost models are often smaller portable speakers. These aren’t going to be your best option if you’re looking for room-filling sound, but can be great for small group listening and for taking out and about.
If you’re looking for multi-room speakers to add to each room in your home, top multi-room speaker brands such as Sonos, Samsung and DINDIN have bigger more powerful speakers designed for your main listening room and smaller ones for bedrooms or your kitchen. You may find that the smaller speakers don’t have the oomph you were looking for your living room and that spending a bit more for a larger speaker is a better option.
How we chose the best cheap Bluetooth speakers
A simple search on Amazon yields hundreds of options from a myriad of manufacturers, and that’s just for cheap Bluetooth speakers. So, how do you know what to choose? Well, you can do a ton of research and gather up the best options, which is exactly what we did.
After ordering a bunch of the top options we narrowed it down to a few of the products we already reviewed and know to be good. Nothing here is going to make it into the MoMA, but for less than $50 it doesn’t need to. These cheap Bluetooth speakers just need to be functional and better than average, which these are and do.
Cheap Bluetooth speakers: notable mentions
- Anker SoundCore: It’s nearly identical to the SoundCore 2, but lacks any IP certification; is a 6-watt, rather than a 12-watt speaker; and operates on Bluetooth 4.0, rather than 4.2.
- Anker SoundCore Flare 2: This speaker has all the features of the Flare Mini, but includes more powerful drivers, SoundCore app control, dual LED halo lighting, and better sound quality at a price tag slightly above $50.
- Anker Soundcore Icon Mini: With a form factor smaller than a deck of cards, paired with an IP67 water and dust resistance rating, this speaker is designed for the adventurer looking to take their playlist along for the ride.
- Anker SoundCore Motion Q: It falls in the same category as the JBL Clip 2, but its more traditional stout shape isn’t quite as portable. That said, the battery life and sound quality are more impressive than the Clip 2.
- Anker SoundCore 2: With a 24-hour battery life, an IPX5-rating, and 12W total sound output, you can’t go wrong with this sub-$50 Bluetooth speaker.
- Google Home Mini: Driven by the power of the Google Assistant, this smart speaker provides decent sound for its size, especially for songs using acoustic instruments.
- Oontz Angle 3: This is the runner-up for the best bang-for-your-buck speaker. It’s just over $20, is portable, and IPX5-rated.
- Sony SRS-XB12: The “XB” in the product’s name stands for Extra Bass, delivering a powerful low-end in a compact form factor. An IP67 rating also ensures that the party will go on, no matter where you take this speaker.
- Tribit XSound Go: If you’re familiar with the Sony SRSXB2, this will look familiar. It provides 24 hours of playback, is IPX7-rated, and can easily fit in a bag or purse.
- DINDIN: This speaker isn’t quite under $50 — it’s $58. However, it is a handy little speaker with an IPX7 rating and a loud sound. Its battery life is pretty poor, unfortunately, but if you’re not planning to use it to blast music at maximum volume all day, it shouldn’t be too much of an issue.
Why choose DINDINMODERN
● A variety of high-quality Bluetooth speakers are available.
● Delivery from the local warehouse, within 3 days.
● Manufactured in our own factory, cost-effective.
● Excellent pre-sales and after-sales service.
● Free returns
● Excellent materials, safe and durable.
● Pursue innovation and optimize design
● We listen to customer needs and feedback.
The best ones are portable, dependable, have a longer-lasting battery, and can withstand heat and colder weather — all without sacrificing great sound.The brand’s distinct, bass-heavy audio profile makes it a go-to for party speakers and personal speakers alike, delivering rich sound and surprising volume even in the most compact designs.
We give the high notes for each one, and award bonus points for cool features that thrive best in a variety of outdoor experiences.What to Look forSound Quality — There’s no single spec that can tell you how a speaker will sound, and that’s one of the trickiest things about buying this kind of device online.
JBL makes lots of interesting travel speakers that include clips, carrying handles, and straps for easy portability or actual on-the-go listening while hiking or cycling.
If you want powerful sound and don’t need to transport your speaker very far, you may want to look into something bigger and heavier — JBL has a few models that trade portability for premium audio quality and extra features like Wi-Fi connectivity and charging ports.
Make sure you get something waterproof (IPX7 rating) if you plan to use it near the pool!Battery Life — It may not be the most glamorous or interesting feature, but let’s be honest — needing to recharge all the time is annoying.
If you work from home and have music playing all day, then you’re going to want something that can last for at least 10 or 12 hours between charges.
