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Best Cheap Portable Waterproof Wireless Bluetooth Speaker 2020

Best cheap portable wireless waterproof Bluetooth 2020 speaker: Ultimate Ears, JBL, Bose, Marshall, Anker, Libratone, Sonos or B&O

Best Cheap Portable Wireless Bluetooth 2020 Speaker

This is a smart health smart health connected product present in almost all homes, because the small Bluetooth speakers are versatile and very practical to use. They bring the music and the party spirit wherever you go and for a reasonable budget.

Having a portable Bluetooth speaker allows you to stream your music from your phone, tablet, laptop. The goal is to be able to listen to your music everywhere, at health health home, in the garage or workshop, on the go, on the beach, on the ski. It is therefore essential that it is small, light and solid to easily fit in a backpack or a handbag.

Boom 2: better than the EU Boom 3, the best wireless Bluetooth speaker under $ 100

$ 79 (official price 199 $) | Ultimate ears (EU) | User rating 4.5 / 5

Before Wonderboom 2 and Boom 3 was the Boom 2 of Ultimate Ears, the brand that specializes in Bluetooth speakers. And I admit to keeping it as my favorite wireless speaker despite recent EU news.

UE Boom 2 features

  • Portability

    • Wireless listening range: 15 hours with a charging time of 2.5 hours

    • IPX7 standard. Waterproof up to 1 m deep in water for 30 minutes and resistant to dust and falls.

    • Weight 548 g for 18 cm high and 6.5 cm in diameter.

    • Bluetooth range of 20 meters

  • Audio quality: from 360 ° sound

    • Noise level = 90 dBa

    • 2 active 45 mm (1 3/4 inch) transducers

    • 2 passive radiators of 45 mm x 80 mm (1 3/4 inches x 3 inches)

The advantages of Boom 2

  • Many colors available (white, blue, red, black, Scottish, green, graffiti…) and also many transport accessories.

  • Connect 2 Boom 2 speakers to the same audio source

  • Can be paired with eight Bluetooth devices

Why I prefer Boom 2 to Boom 3:

  • She has a AUX jack 3.5 mm (unlike Boom 3)

  • hands-free kit which allows make phone calls with its built-in microphone

  • Its price which dropped with the arrival of the Boom 3 (note that the Boom 2 is no longer on sale on the EU site)

UE Boom 2 notice

The UE Boom 2 is the Bluetooth speaker that its owners appreciate quite simply, because it does what it is asked to do. Portable and waterproof with good sound and bass present. It offers many additional advantages such as the choice of colors and accessories, an auxiliary socket, the fact of being able to couple 2 speakers. For me, it’s the perfect speaker when it sells for around $ 100.

The same, bigger (925 g), more autonomy (20 h), a more powerful sound, but also more expensive (146 $) with the MegaBoom 3 (here we have the Bluetooth speaker to do everything with the Alexa voice assistant).

Anker Soundcore Flare + the most powerful & disco, but also the heaviest

85 $ (official price 179 $) | Anker | User rating 4.5 / 5

Here is the evolution of Soudcore Flace, it adds more. Starting with its size and weight, it will be more table with its wider base. It offers more powerful sound and lighting management to ambience you in the evening. I like the sound and the bass present with BassUp mode.

Features Anker Soundcore Flare +

  • Portability

    • Wireless listening range: 20 hours with a charging time of 3.5 hours

    • IPX7 standard. Waterproof up to 1 m deep in water for 30 minutes and resistant to dust and falls.

    • Weight 850 g (18.2 cm high and 10 cm in diameter).

    • Bluetooth 5 (all others are in 4.2)

  • Audio quality: from 360 ° sound

The advantages of Anker Soundcore Flare +

  • LED lighting color on the base which synchronizes with the music

  • Hands-free phone kit benefiting from the technology of noise reduction SoundClear.

  • 3.5 mm mini jack

  • USB socket to charge your laptop

  • True Wireless Stereo: connect two Flare + or Flare speakers for one stereo sound

Anker Soundcore Flare + review

With its lower price, the Anker wireless Bluetooth 5 speaker has what it takes: autonomy, sound quality, true stereo with 2 speakers, advanced connectivity.

Despite its size, its only defect is ultimately its higher weight which makes it less transportable than the Boom 2 or the JBL Flip 4.

JBL Flip 4: the benchmark audio and voice speaker

119 $ (official price 129 $) | Ultimate ears (EU) | User rating 4.7 / 5

We find a second model from JBL, well placed in value for money, very close to the Boom 3.

Features JBL Flip 4

  • Portability

    • Wireless listening range: 12 hours with a charging time of 3 to 4 hours

    • IPX7 standard. Waterproof up to 1 m deep in water for 30 minutes and resistant to dust and falls.

    • Weight 515 g for 17.5 cm high and 7 cm in diameter.

    • Bluetooth 4.2 range of 15 meters

  • Audio quality: from 360 ° sound

The advantages of the JBL Flip 4

  • Compatible Google Assistant and Siri Apple

  • Hands-free phone kit benefiting from the technology of noise reduction SoundClear.

  • Available in several colors (white, blue, black, gray, red, green and camouflage) and a full range of accessories.

  • Pair two speakers compatible to get a stereo sound

  • PartyBoost function to connect up to 100 speakers.

Why I prefer the JBL 4 to the JBL 5:

JBL Flip 4 review

Anecdotal, but surprising, there is no physical touch to return to the previous track. With JBL you can only listen by going forward.

The direct competitor of the Boom 2, I find it a little less well finished, but very resistant to shocks and water, autonomy slightly below. For sound, it better controls the treble.

JBL Charge 4: backpack challenger

$ 127 (official price 169 $) | JBL | User rating 4.6 / 5

JBL is part of the Harman Group (and the Harman Kardon speakers that I love), has long offered Bluetooth speakers. It’s the best value for the brand.

Features JBL Flip 4

  • Portability

    • Wireless listening range: 20 hours with a charging time of 4 hours (USB-C)

    • IPX7 standard. Waterproof up to 1 m deep in water for 30 minutes and resistant to dust and falls.

    • Weight 960 g for 22 cm high and 9.3 cm in diameter.

    • 4.2 multi-point Bluetooth range 15 meters

  • Audio quality: from 360 ° sound

The advantages of the JBL Charge 4

  • Compatible Google Assistant and Siri Apple

  • Available in several colors (white, blue, black, gray, red, green and camouflage) and a full range of accessories.

  • Pair two speakers compatible to get a stereo sound

  • PartyBoost function to connect up to 100 speakers.

Why I prefer charge 4 to JBL 4 and 5:

  • Its more powerful

  • A AUX jack 3.5 mm to directly connect your audio source

JBL Charge 4 review

As for EU, but at a more aggressive price the JBL loads 4 although heavier 400 g offers more. It will be more comfortable in a document bag than a handbag. The champion in terms of autonomy with a multi-point Bluetooth connection.

But here no voice assistant or hands-free kit to make and receive your phone calls and still no button to return to the previous track.

A excellent choice if you only want sound and if your budget is between 100 and 150 $. Okay, well if you really want a bigger, more powerful hands-free kit, JBL Boombox (over 350 $).

Play 2 B & O or Beosound A1: favorites of the elegant ultra portable

$ 129 (Play 2 official price $ 175) – $ 159 (Beosound A1) | Bang & Olufsen | User rating 4.2 / 5

The classically very high-end brand offers us this little wonder of power in a mini format at an entry-level price. It fits easily in a large pocket thanks to its very flat shape. We find the bass present which tends to stifle the treble. So it depends on the music you like.

However, its use is a bit strange. No button with visible functions. If you double tap on the grid this corresponds to pause / play. If you shake the speaker, it goes to the next track. So, no direct volume adjustment, you will have to use your source.

Features B&O Play 2

  • Portability

    • Wireless listening range: 10 hours, full recharge in 2 hours.

      • recharge and streaming by USB-C cable

    • Weight 275 g 14 cm for only 2.8 cm thick

    • Splash and dust resistant, but not waterproof

    • Scope Bluetooth 4.2 10 meters

  • Audio quality: 30 W at 360 °

    • 2 amplifiers of 15 W each, class D

    • 1 full spectrum speaker 2 ″

The advantages of B&O Play 2

  • A finish quality at the top with its anodized aluminum grille and its leather wrist strap which sports the B&O logo.

  • Possibility of pairing two Bluetooth sources to P2

  • Built-in microphone for hands-free calls

B&O Play 2 review

An ultra portable solution with very powerful bass and a flawless anodized aluminum finish.

There remains the price, which should rather be below the 100 $ mark (to watch during sales periods) and its confusing touch control system.

Beosound A1 review

Good news, you can also enjoy the first Beosound model A1 which I find even more beautiful and powerful, which now passes only 159 $. This thanks to the release of the second generation at 250 $.

 Health is not only smart,but also elegant with Withings!

Marshall Stockwell: vintage spirit and rock sound

$ 169 | Marshall | User rating 4.5 / 5

Well, I’m not hiding it, I have a special affection for this brand and its high-tech products with a vintage look from its famous guitar amps. It has a lot of flaws, certainly the worst value for money in the comparison, but that it classifies.

Characteristics Marshall Stockwell

  • Portability

    • Wireless listening range: 25 hours with a charging time of 4 hours

    • Weight 1.2 Kg for 17.5 cm high and 7 cm in diameter.

    • 10m Bluetooth 4.0 range

  • Audio quality: powerful and incisive rock sound

    • Integrated stereo 27 W RMS

    • 2 2.25 ”Tweeters,

    • 2 2.25 ”Woofers

    • Class D amplifier

The advantages of the Marshall Stockwell

  • Its crazy vintage look (especially if you add the leather cover)

  • 3.5mm mini jack with designer cable (the only one to “offer” it)

  • USB plug

  • The superb brass-effect brass buttons on the top to adjust everything.

  • Pair two speakers to get a stereo sound

Marshall Stockwell review

Best wireless Bluetooth speaker for battery life and incredible looks. But here it’s impossible to consider diving into the pool with it. A greater weight than the competition and also the most expensive of the comparison.

The new version Stockwell 2 is 199 $ and weighs 1.4 kg, fortunately his wrist allows him to carry it by showing it to everyone.

Bose SoundLink Revolve: the most powerful sound

$ 159 (official price $ 199) | Bose | User rating 4.6 / 5

Brand well known to the general public who quickly took the turn of smart health smart health connected objects. Pleasant bass without being very powerful and balanced treble.

Characteristics Bose SoundLink Revolve

  • Portability

    • Wireless listening range: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a charging time of 3 hours

    • Weight 660 g for 15.2 cm high and 8.2 cm in diameter.

    • Bluetooth and NFC range

    • IPX4 standard. Resistant to water splashes and impact (aluminum housing)

  • Audio quality: 360 ° broadcast

    • maximum sound level of 110 decibels equivalent to 40 watts

The benefits of the Bose SoundLink Revolve

  • 3.5mm auxiliary input

  • Handsfree

  • Conventionally available in black, but also in smooth aluminum finish

  • Pair two Bose speakers for listening in stereo (or dual mono) mode

  • Its base for easy recharging

Notice Bose SoundLink Revolve

As usual an excellent finish, but the enclosure resistant to water splashes is not waterproof. Best Wireless Bluetooth Speaker for the its powerful, which can vary depending on where you put it.

I appreciate its small size and the full touch controls on the top. But it is also the most expensive in the comparison.

This is the smallest version of the trilogy which also contains the Soundlike Revolve + and the all-new Bose Portable health health home Speaker (but we’re not in the same price range anymore).

Cheap portable speaker guide

The criteria for choosing a portable wireless Bluetooth speaker

To make this comparison, I amused myself by listening to them one after the other and collecting the opinions of my entourage (a big thank you for all your comments on your favorite speakers, or not).

I thus retained 3 main criteria which seem to me essential to make its choice the famous quality / price ratio:

  • Sound quality and power

  • Portability (size, autonomy and watertightness)

  • Price.

Clearly the match then takes place between JBL and EU, but if other criteria are important to you, other choices are possible and just as valid in sound quality.

  • Design (for example I like the vintage look)

  • Voice assistant (Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or even Bixby).

  • Microphone for phone call / reception

Small practical additional details

  • Protective cover offered or available

  • AUX jack 3.5 mm

  • Bluetooth range

  • User reviews

comparison guide buying connected objects 2020