Top 5 small portable bluetooth speakers

By Tom NewmanSeptember 30, 202016 mins read

Here’s our top pick of the best wireless speakers to take on the road.

Top criteria? The speakers must be small enough to slip in a bag, hold a decent battery and of course produce great, room filling sound.

If you’re after something cheaper, check out our top five speakers under $50.

If you’re after something for home, check out our top smart speakers.

1. Bose SoundLink Revolve+ – $299

Bose deliver the absolute best of the best, offering a premium 360 sound, in a premium design, while being durable with an IPX4 water resistance rating.

Delivers Deep, loud, jaw dropping sound with True 360 degree coverage
Built-in mic for speakerphone to take clear conference or personal calls out loud with a wireless range of approximately 30 feet.
Flexible fabric handle makes it easy to grab and go; seamless aluminum body is durable and water resistant (IPX4)
Enjoy up to 16 hours of play time from a long-lasting, rechargeable, lithium-ion battery
Wireless Bluetooth pairing with voice prompts allows you to easily take calls and access your phone’s virtual assistant — hands free
Pair two SoundLink speakers together for party mode or stereo mode or use Bose SimpleSync technology to pair with a member of the Bose Smart Home Family to play in sync

2. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P6 – $335.24 (sale price)

As with all of their products, B&O offer an elegant design at an eye watering price. If aesthetics are a top priority, you can’t beat the compact Beoplay P6. If you’re after something with water or shock resistance, this is not the one for you.

SIGNATURE SOUND QUALITY: Beoplay P6 wireless speaker delivers True360 Bang & Olufsen Signature Sound for a premium listening experience from any angle, at home or on the go.
AUTHENTICALLY BEAUTIFUL: Crafted with robust pearl blasted aluminum that encompasses the speaker’s curved grill, and a double-layered, genuine leather carrying strap for style and portability.
CUSTOM SMART FEATURES: The OneTouch flex button on P6 offers easy accessibility to a world of smart features including Google Assistant or Siri compatibility and access to Beoplay App preferences.
HERITAGE-INSPIRED DESIGN: Beoplay P6 is designed to pay subtle homage to Beomaster 6000, Bang & Olufsen’s iconic sound system. This is seen in the fine cuts and flexible nature of the buttons on P6.
PLAY LONGER: This Bluetooth speaker boasts a powerful built-in battery that lasts for up to 16 hours, and easily recharges in just 3 hours with the included USB-C cable.

3. LG PL7 XBOOM Go – $169.77 (sale price)

LG’s PL7 XBOOM Go is the battery life king. With a huge 24 hours, you won’t have to worry about plugging in for even the longest of day trips.

Easy Bluetooth pairing
Up to 24 hours playback
Water and weather resistant (IPX5 rated)
LED Lighting
Deep Rich Bass
Included components: warranty card
Output wattage: 30 W
Power source type: Battery Powered

4. Marshall Stockwell II – $182.25

Marshall’s Stockwell II speaker gets top marks for unique design, with their signature front grill and large dials in a small but capable package.

Stockwell II offers 20+ hours of portable playtime on a single charge. Its pint-sized frame and guitar inspired carry strap make it perfect to take with you.
Stockwell II utilizes Blumlein stereo sound Construction for a multi-directional experience that will immerse you in your music, indoors or out.
Stockwell II comes equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 technology for wireless music play. Play music with any Bluetooth device at a range of up to 30 feet away from the speaker.
Stockwell II features an IPX4 water-resistant rating, making it supremely rugged and durable. It’s encased in a silicone exterior and features a solid metal grille and the iconic Marshall script. Take it with you wherever the long road leads.
Stockwell II features multi-host functionality so you can easily connect and switch between two Bluetooth devices. Now you and a friend can take turns playing what you want to hear.
Three class D amplifiers power Its subwoofer, front and rear facing tweeters for a sound that’s brilliantly powerful and clear.
The cabinet is constructed with a bass reflex system that improves bass efficiency and extends the frequency response while lowering distortion.
You can track the speaker battery life with the visual battery indicator located on the top panel of the speaker.Maximum Sound Pressure Level: 80 dB SPL @ 1 m

5. JBL Flip 5 – $119.99

Fancy something a little more colourful? JBL have got you covered. 12 hours of battery life is on the lower end, however IPX7 allows submersion in up to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes.