Wherever you are and whatever you're doing, it's pretty common place to have some kind of device in the room. Portable speakers are now the go to solution for convenient sound in the household and on the go.
Good portable speakers will be compact or boast an ergonomic design so that it's easy enough to carry and transport around. If you're looking for something that packs a punch, there are bigger models available that can be moved around the house for optimal listening.
Many of todays models will have all of the modern features, including things like bluetooth connectivity, built in access to smart home devices and longer battery life. Popular choices in this category come from Beats by Dre and JBL. There's also hot new releases from Bang & Olufsen and Roberts Radio.
We've rounded up the top options worth your consideration below.
Best portable speakers to invest in for 2020
1. Anker SoundCore Mini Bluetooth Speaker
Nice and compact in size and weighing a minuscule 200 grams, Anker's SoundCore Mini is a top contender for ease of use and protability.
It boasts a Micro SD and aux port, as well as boasting powerful bluetooth connectivity for wireless listening.
You'll get around 15 hours of continuous playback time on a single charge. There's a built-in noise cancelling microphone, which enables you seamless hands-free calling.
Price: £22.99, Amazon - buy here now
2. JBL GO 3
The JBL GO 3 has been designed to look as great as it sounds and is portable.
The GO 3 is the perfect speaker to take in the shower and sing along to due to its IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating. The included cord also helps you to hang it anywhere convenient to you.
Use this compact product as a great stocking filler, it comes in an array of colours and has five hours of playtime.
Price: £34.99, JBL - buy here now
3. Vinyl Music On Vinyl Record Player with Built-in Stereo Speakers
A super cool accent to the home, with modern features and an easily portable body.
This multi functional speaker has a 3-speed belt driven turntable, allowing you to play your favourite records, there's also built in dual speakers with multiple output options.
It comes with a retro suitcase design, with doubles up as convenient storage that's easy to take from one place to the other.
Price: £59.99, Amazon - buy here now
4. Sony SRS-XB23 Wireless Speaker
Perfect for listening to music indoors or outdoors, Sony's wireless speaker is a top contender in the field for capabilities and for being under £100.
An Extra Bass feature ensures every sounds is crystal clear and of the best quality. It's bluetooth enabled for wireless connectivity and you can also connect to multiple devices for amplified sounds.
You'll get up to 12 hours of battery life on a single charge.
Price: £89, AO - buy here now
5. Beats Pill+ Portable Wireless Speaker
A sleek and minimalist design that doesn't take up too much room in the house, or if you're transporting it in a handbag.
Take the Beats Pill+ is a portable wireless bluetooth speaker, it packs a punch in the volume department and has an impressive 12 hour battery life.
You can charge your iPhone with the included lightning cable, so you'll never run out of juice, even when you're wirelessly connected. Using the Beats Pill+ App, you're able to switch between different modes and let your friends connect to your speaker for DJ .
Price: £179.95, Beats by Dre - buy here now
6. Roberts Beacon 330 Bluetooth Speaker
Roberts’ first Bluetooth speaker is the latest device from the brand.
The 330 model helps you enjoy truly room-filling sound thanks to its wireless stereo feature you can even link two Beacon 330 models together to create a multi-dimensional audio experience.
It comes in nine different shades and you can explore and tailor your perfect sound settings, through the Beacon 330’s adjustable EQ and Bass Boost.
Price: £199.99, John Lewis - buy here now
7. Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20
Bang & Olufsen launched the 2020 upgrade of the powerful and portable Beolit Bluetooth speaker yesterday. The new Beolit 20 retains the trademark big sound capabilities, in a beautifully housed in an easily transportable package.
This time there's a vastly improved battery life with eight hours of continuous playback, integrated wireless Qi charging capabilities and an iconic silhouette.
Price: £450, Bang-Olufsen - buy here now
8. Marshall Emberton Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Weighing in at under 700g, this compact and lightweight speaker boasts 20+ hours portable playtime, an IPX-7 water-resistant design and a multi-directional control knob for a superior signature sound everywhere you go.
The Emberton speaker is available in traditional white or a black and brass finish.
Price: £129, John Lewis - buy here now
9. JBL Charge 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Perfect for injecting life into any festive setup, JBL's Charge 4 delivers excellent sound with massive bass.
The speaker can last for up to 30 minutes in up to a metre of water, so perfect for getaways. Using the JBL Connect+ app, you can connect multiple devices and turn your speaker into a sound system,
There's 20 hours of battery life and a built-in power bank to charge your phone too.
Price: £169, Currys - buy here now
10. HUAWEI Sound X
The HUAWEI Sound X packs a far more powerful punch than its small size would suggest. It has a sleek and modern look, perfect for any of the areas of your home that you'd like to be enriched with sound.
It has dual subwoofers which are crafted from magnetic rare earth materials, giving them the power to create massive vibrations - giving you an authentic bass.
They're also hyper-sensitive, producing enormous sound with minimal power input, so the speaker will blow you away with its sound, without taking up too much room.
Price: £199.99, Huawei - buy here now
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