Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Yes, there are cheap portable Bluetooth speakers that sound good. Senior Reviewer, Ryan Waniata (formerly of Wired, USA Today, Digital Trends and others) has tested dozens of models, and has selected his 7 favorites. Find out which small speaker is the best for you right now.
Jump sections | Where to buy
00:37 Best Super Cheap Speaker: JLab Go Party ($50) amzn.to/3SeqtO3
01:30 Best Micro Speaker: Sony SRS-XB100 ($65) amzn.to/4eAvuZZ
02:26 Best for iPhone: Beats Pill ($150) amzn.to/4fWKP8D
03:40 Best for Bass: Soundcore Boom 2 ($130) amzn.to/3S0pqBj
04:35 Best Clip-on Speaker: JBL Clip 5 ($80) amzn.to/3RWZmqQ
05:36 Best Bang for Your Buck: Tribit Stormbox 2 ($80) tribit.pxf.io/k49Wyv
06:22 Best Overall: JBL Flip 7 ($150) amzn.to/4uZNEtZ
Need a little more details, check out Ryan's story:
ecoustics.com/articles/best-budget-bluetooth-speakers
Have a bigger budget, consider more Editors' Choice winners:
ecoustics.com/articles/best-portable-bluetooth-speakers
About us:
ecoustics.com has been covering hi-fi, home theater, headphones and more in consumer A/V technology since 1999. Our YouTube channel includes podcasts with industry insiders and experts, on location show reporting, product reviews, and our Editors picks of the best products to buy right now.
Don't forget to check our website for daily updates on the latest electronics news, recommendations, and insights on high-end audio, loudspeakers, TVs, and more.
ecoustics.com
Yes, there are cheap portable Bluetooth speakers that sound good. Senior Reviewer, Ryan Waniata (formerly of Wired, USA Today, Digital Trends and others) has tested dozens of models, and has selected his 7 favorites. Find out which small speaker is the best for you right now.
Jump sections | Where to buy
00:37 Best Super Cheap Speaker: JLab Go Party ($50) amzn.to/3SeqtO3
01:30 Best Micro Speaker: Sony SRS-XB100 ($65) amzn.to/4eAvuZZ
02:26 Best for iPhone: Beats Pill ($150) amzn.to/4fWKP8D
03:40 Best for Bass: Soundcore Boom 2 ($130) amzn.to/3S0pqBj
04:35 Best Clip-on Speaker: JBL Clip 5 ($80) amzn.to/3RWZmqQ
05:36 Best Bang for Your Buck: Tribit Stormbox 2 ($80) tribit.pxf.io/k49Wyv
06:22 Best Overall: JBL Flip 7 ($150) amzn.to/4uZNEtZ
Need a little more details, check out Ryan's story:
ecoustics.com/articles/best-budget-bluetooth-speakers
Have a bigger budget, consider more Editors' Choice winners:
ecoustics.com/articles/best-portable-bluetooth-speakers
About us:
ecoustics.com has been covering hi-fi, home theater, headphones and more in consumer A/V technology since 1999. Our YouTube channel includes podcasts with industry insiders and experts, on location show reporting, product reviews, and our Editors picks of the best products to buy right now.
Don't forget to check our website for daily updates on the latest electronics news, recommendations, and insights on high-end audio, loudspeakers, TVs, and more.
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