How many times have you found yourself in difficulty in choosing the best bluetooth speaker? With this simple guide we will help you find the best speaker according to your needs.
Our comparison takes into consideration the different characteristics of the bluetooth speakers without immediately considering the audio quality. In a video review the sound can always seem the same, audiophiles will agree, and for this we invite you to try the various devices in the mall on duty - of course after taking a look at our article and the video below!
Tronsmart
This Tronsmart Element Mega looks like a basic speaker low-cost.
No feature of the highest quality settles the price around 50 €. The presence of the NFC to connect your devices is appreciable and the support for micro-SD, you can then load your favorite songs onto the memory card without needing a smartphone. If you're willing to compromise, this speaker might be for you.
[Ultimate Ears Wonderboom
New but not brand new, since this speaker already has a year of life.
The main feature, very desirable in some cases, is complete waterproofing. wonderboom, produced by the Ultimate Ears brand, works perfectly underwater and is even capable of to float, thanks to suitable air chambers. Simple and intuitive, it has two keys for switching on and bluetooth pairing and two for adjusting the volume.
You can buy this product in many bright colors for around € 50, half the original price.
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Razer Leviathan Mini
Moving on to something slightly more powerful and somewhat high build quality, let's spend a few words on the Razer Leviathan Mini. The sound quality is excellent, the very loud volume, has a built-in microphone to answer calls directly from the cash desk and has NFC. The design is compact in size and a touch of color is given by the backlit keys.
The weight cannot be defined as exaggerated and the price is around € 150.
[Geneva Touring M
We come to something much more original than common bluetooth speakers: the Geneva Touring M.
Il retro design it is very captivating compared to the classic Sony “tamarrate”. A 90's style radio wheel controls power on, off and volume adjustment. The sound is really great and the battery life is 30 hours. The price in this case goes up to 220 €, not so high if we frame it as a design object and of excellent workmanship.
[Sony SRS-XB41
After the elegance comes the light-heartedness, the signed one Sony: at the same figure as the previous speaker (230 €) we find the model SRS-XB41.
Spectacular speaker, not so much for the always powerful and satisfying audio but for the famous ExtraBass by Sony - the function that analogically adjusts the bass output from the speakers. From small to large size, the design is full of colors to choose from. Luminous LEDs surround the speaker and can be modified at will with the app Fiestable. Integrated microphone, NFC, Live Sound function and the possibility of matching up to 100 other Sony speakers form a truly complete product. Conclude the 24 hours of battery life and the usb input for use without a smartphone.
This speaker, perfect for parties, has the possibility of being 'beaten': by hitting it at various points it will respond with four different sounds to give the rhythm while listening. What do you think?
[Amazon Echo Dot
For the smartest we come to speakers with voice assistant: directly from Amazon, model Echo Dot. In the aforementioned video we analyzed the second generation model, but the third generation ones have been available for a few days. with materials, design and improved audio performance.
With Amazon Alexa integrated, this small speaker is available for less than 40 €. The audio quality will hardly surprise you - at least as far as the Echo Dot is concerned - but for a product like this small and compact, which focuses more on infotainment and 'smart' nature than on music, the price is still great.
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Google Home
If you are demanding on both voice assistants and audio quality, Google Home farà to the case you.
The assistant is obviously the original one patented by Google and you can find it directly on the house store for € 150. A sore point regarding the mobility of the device, theno battery in fact it obliges to keep it constantly connected to the network. Also, with each connection the device will take some time to make all the necessary configurations. If you are interested in buying, you can visit the Mountain View giant's website directly.
JBL Link 20
Always remaining in the Google environment - as far as voice assistants are concerned - we find JBL Link 20. Excellent audio quality, autonomy of 10 hours and availability of two colors. Present the keys to mute the microphone and activate the assistant directly. The affordable price (around € 130 on JBL's official website) could push many users to buy.
So which speaker to choose?
As you may have noticed, most of these speakers share many characteristics and the only differences, other than mere sound quality and design, are identified in unique and original features.
In short, it will be up to you choose the device that best suits your needs. Are you looking for the best sound quality? The Geneva speaker may be the first option. Are you aiming for a more futuristic and less retro design? Sony and Razer may please you. And if you want to keep up with the times, Amazon and Google can offer you the most popular smart speakers available on the market.
Put simply: you are spoiled for choice. Tell us yours and express your preferences!
