14 best portable speakers - from the cheapest to the top models

If you want to listen to music somewhere in nature, then you can play it on your smartphone. However, the power of the built-in speaker is sometimes not enough, and it does not provide stereo effect. The only way out of this situation is to use portable acoustics. It is about her that will be discussed in this collection.

Portable speakers are completely different. Some are placed on the palm of an adult. Others are larger and more expensive, but they give a better sound. Third-party manufacturers generally made a bet on the voice assistant. In short, this article will focus on the best smart columns in a variety of price segments and form factors.

Top best portable speakers

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best inexpensive portable speakers (up to 5000 rubles)	1	Sony SRS-XB20	4 580 ₽
	2	JBL Flip 4	4 490 ₽
	3	Tronsmart Element T6	2 990 ₽
	4	BBK BTA115	1 771 ₽
Top premium portable speakers	1	Marshall woburn	26 790 ₽
	2	Harman / Kardon Go + Play Mini	13 300 ₽
	3	Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A1	14 860 ₽
The best inexpensive portable speakers "2 in 1" (with subwoofer)	1	Mobidick Supertooth Disco 2	1 950 ₽
	2	Microlab MD310BT	3 079 ₽
Top 2-in-1 portable speakers (with subwoofer) in the premium segment	1	Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air	34 990 ₽
	2	Marshall stanmore	18 840 ₽
	3	Sony SRS-X99	30 659 ₽
	4	Bang & Olufsen Beolit ​​15	29 990 ₽
The best portable speakers "7 in 1"	1	Apple HomePod	23 200 ₽

The best inexpensive portable speakers (up to 5000 rubles)

Sony SRS-XB20

Rating: 4.8

Enough large and pretty stereo. Around the grille of its speakers is a LED backlight that is lit with the color in which the body is painted (there are five options). The cost of a portable speaker reaches at least 5 thousand rubles, and this is the amount that allows the manufacturer to introduce a line-in input, a Bluetooth-module and a capacious battery. Thanks to the latter, 12 hours of battery life are provided, which is quite an acceptable value. And here there is a microphone that allows you to use the Sony SRS-XB20 for making calls. But most of all, the presence of a waterproof hull is pleasing - if it rains during a picnic, then you can not rush to remove the column in a tent or car.

JBL Flip 4

Rating: 4.7

This portable speaker exists in six color versions - even a mint coloring is available to customers, thanks to which the product looks very original. The main feature of the device is IPX7 water resistance. This means that the device can even be dropped into the pool. Also JBL Flip 4 boasts the presence of a capacious battery, which provides up to 12 hours of sound.Another important advantage of the product is a microphone, supplemented by a noise cancellation and echo cancellation system.

This column allows you not only to make calls, but also to communicate with voice assistant. The device supports Siri and Google Assistand - to call them you will need to press a separate button. Of course, this works when the smartphone is connected, because the speaker itself does not have any voice assistants, as she does not even know how to go online. Of the wireless modules, only Bluetooth is present here. With it, you can connect not only a smartphone, but also other JBL Flip 4 speakers by synchronizing them with each other.

Tronsmart Element T6

Rating: 4.6

A very large portable speaker, inside which there are two speakers with a power of 12.5 W each. Music here is transmitted via Bluetooth or AUX-cable. The latter, by the way, is present in the kit. A distinctive feature of the column is the presence of a subwoofer. But do not be in a hurry to rejoice, it has a passive type, and therefore the buyer will not wait for the right bass.

In general, the product produces a very loud sound with a noticeable stereo effect. Inside such a device can and should be placed capacious battery. And the manufacturer was not stingy - apparently, there are two 2600 mAh batteries inside. This is enough for 10-15 hours of music playback, depending on the type of connection used and the volume level.

BBK BTA115

Rating: 4.6

Usually portable speakers have a cylindrical shape. This simplifies their transportation, and also allows you to produce omnidirectional sound. But the model called BBK BTA115 has a more traditional form. The sound here is issued in strictly one direction, which makes the product less suitable for use in nature. Yes, and there is no moisture protection, which also imposes some restrictions.

If you listen to the column in the room, placing it against the wall, then no problems arise. Under the front grid are two speakers with a capacity of 6 watts each. This is quite enough to fill with music rather large room. The smartphone connects to the product via Bluetooth or line-in. Also on the case you can find a USB-connector for the flash drive. Not forgotten by the creators and the microphone. A nice bonus is the clock under the speakers.

The main problem of this portable speaker is the operating time not exceeding 5 hours. But what else do you want from a device that sells for about 1,700 rubles? And we must not forget that the indoor column can work from the power supply.

Top premium portable speakers

Marshall woburn

Rating: 5.0

Portable speaker is made in the style of expensive guitar amplifiers.It is similar to those speakers, which were once used by fans of rock and roll. In short, acoustics can be seen that it is assembled from high-quality and expensive materials. In contrast to the budget models discussed above, there is a fairly large number of knobs and buttons. This allows you to quickly change the volume or even the level of the bass.

Note that this portable column is purely conditional. First, it requires power from the electrical grid. Secondly, its width is 40 cm, and its height is 30 cm. Placing an eight-kilogram device somewhere in the backpack will not work. But such a large speaker produces an excellent and very loud sound. Inside it are two speakers with a power of 70 W each, for which there are no complaints. One of them is low-frequency, thanks to which the speaker produces a very deep bass.

A nice bonus is having an optical input here. This allows you to connect the speaker to a Blu-ray player or TV.

Harman / Kardon Go + Play Mini

Rating: 4.9

Another portable speaker that can work from the mains. However, there is also a battery, so playing music somewhere in nature is quite possible. The column from Harman / Kardon was not so cumbersome, and its weight is 3.43 kg. It is felt that inside is a capacious battery. Its full charge is enough for 8 hours of work. However, such a decent parameter is achieved by reducing the power by half. Only when powered from the mains, the column is capable of delivering all the required 100 watts.

Inside this device are two speakers. One belongs to the high frequency and the other to the low frequency type. The sound is rich and bass. You can receive a signal from your smartphone via Bluetooth. But if you want to achieve a better sound quality, then you need to use the line input. It is a pity that the product is not capable of independently playing audio files - there are no connectors for removable drives. The cost of the device is about 14 thousand rubles.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A1

Rating: 4.8

A rather small portable speaker comes with a special drawstring with which it can be fastened, for example, on a backpack strap. Despite its miniature dimensions, the product produces a moderately loud sound - inside the device there are two speakers with a power of 30 W each. Typically, these devices work exclusively from the battery. But in this case, you can connect the power supply, this is done using a regular cable with a USB Type-C connector.

The device is able to provide a speakerphone - for this there is a built-in microphone. Connecting to a smartphone via an AUX cable or via Bluetooth. Even on the positive side, you can note the abundance of colors - at least 9 options are available to buyers. It can only upset the cost of such a device, reaching 13 thousand rubles.

The best inexpensive portable speakers "2 in 1" (with subwoofer)

Mobidick Supertooth Disco 2

Rating: 4.8

A portable speaker differs from its analogs in the presence of an active subwoofer, whose power is 12 watts. It complements a pair of conventional speakers with a capacity of 8 watts each. The sound is quite bass, but not so much that the neighbors begin to hate you. Basically, this acoustics is designed for the office, where a special noise to anything. Interestingly, the product has a magnetic shielding, so the interference in the sound of any of the speakers surrounding the column just will not cause.

The device can be powered both from the mains and from the battery. By light weight, you can understand that the manufacturer saved on the battery. The maximum user can count on 10 hours of sound. But if you listen to music at an average or even maximum volume level, the battery life is reduced to four hours.

Microlab MD310BT

Rating: 4.7

One of the most inexpensive portable speakers among those belonging to the acoustic standard 2.1. It can also be considered the most powerless. The fact is that, first of all, the device is designed to perform the role of a desk clock, and only then entertain friends somewhere in nature. Under the front panel of the device there are two speakers with a power of 1 W each and a 1.6 W subwoofer. Unlike most of the speakers reviewed by expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/, the Microlab MD310BT has an SD card slot and a USB stick. That is, the product is able to play music from removable drives on their own, not necessarily rely on a smartphone. However, the Bluetooth module and line-in are not forgotten here either.

Top 2-in-1 portable speakers (with subwoofer) in the premium segment

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air

Rating: 5.0

The famous "Zeppelin", named after the famous airship. However, this column did not suffer his fate - the product is selling well, and you can make legends about its reliability. The device is endowed with support for a variety of technologies, including Apple AirPlay - a wireless signal transmission method used in the iPhone and iPad. Also here is a Lightning connector, thanks to which you can, for example, recharge an Apple device.

The column is large enough, and its weight reaches 6.2 kg. Such a monster hardly anyone would dare to take on nature. The manufacturer also thought so, removing the possibility of battery power. A large number of connectors have come to replace this feature. Here, even an optical input is present, thanks to which the column can be used within the home theater.

The product belongs to the acoustic standard 2.1. This means that the speaker has an active subwoofer, which increases the depth of sound. It has a device and a 24-bit digital-to-analog converter, thanks to which natural and spatial sound is achieved, than cheaper competitors cannot boast. In short, this is the best choice according to expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/!

Marshall stanmore

Rating: 4.9

Marshall products often get a wonderful retro design. So the Stanmore column looks like some old radio or amplifier for an electric guitar. Under its body lurks two speakers with a capacity of 20 watts each. There is also a 40-watt subwoofer that provides music with an abundance of bass.

The portable speaker is by no means intended to be heard outside. No moisture protection is not here, just as there is no built-in battery. At home, the device can be connected at least to a smartphone, at least to a computer, at least to a Blu-ray player. And it is not necessary to use a wire for this - if the sound quality for you is not in the first place, then you can use Bluetooth.

Sony SRS-X99

Rating: 4.8

Almost the most expensive portable speaker sold in our country for 40 thousand rubles. Of course, such a product is not intended for use somewhere outside the home - it is too heavy for that, and there is no built-in battery here. On the case of the column there are several connectors. Line input is used to receive sound from a smartphone, and you can insert a USB flash drive into the USB port. There is also another USB-connector, which is used only for connecting to a computer.

The main feature of the device is the presence of a large number of wireless modules. In particular, besides Bluetooth, Wi-Fi is present here, on the basis of which AirPlay and DLNA technologies are supported. The manufacturer did not forget about NFC, which significantly accelerates synchronization with an Android-based smartphone.

Everything is fine with the Sony SRS-X99 speaker and with the sound. The total power of the speakers and subwoofer is 154 watts, which is enough even for some home theater owners. The sound is clear and deep, which is confirmed by numerous positive reviews. expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ definitely recommends this column, especially if you manage to find it at a more adequate price.

Bang & Olufsen Beolit ​​15

Rating: 4.7

A relatively small column, selling for a fabulous 39 thousand rubles, and in some stores even more expensive. This device is endowed with several active and passive emitters, complemented by a good low-frequency. The sound is loud and clear, it is equally audible, no matter from which side of the speaker there is a person. Reception of a signal from the smartphone is carried out via Bluetooth 4.0, or through a line input. The device is not capable of playing music on its own - there was simply no room for a USB connector and a slot for a memory card.

The main distinctive feature of the column is the ability to work from the built-in battery. Its capacity is enough for 15-24 hours of sound, depending on the volume level. Competitors cannot boast anything like this!

The best portable speakers "7 in 1"

Apple HomePod

Rating: 4.8

The first clever speaker from Apple. Several years have been spent on its development. As a result, a pretty device was born that makes a sound in all directions. The seven speakers here are complemented by a fairly good subwoofer, with the result that the sound does not seem flat, even though there is no stereo effect here.

Buying HomePod is contraindicated for those who do not have an "apple" smartphone. The fact is that to activate the column and control it requires an iPhone with a fresh version of iOS. No other smartphone does not include a column. Such a problem arose due to the fact that the product is sharpened by the regular use of the Siri voice assistant. User commands are perceived adequately, and their column is “listened” by six directional microphones. The product works from the power grid, so take it with you to nature will not work. In addition to the battery, there is no connector for the flash drive. Therefore, only two sources are used to play music: the memory of the smartphone itself and the cloud service Apple Music.

Conclusion

Our experts have tried to introduce you to the best portable speakers. Virtually any of the models considered worth the money spent. However, even the most expensive devices have a number of drawbacks, which you definitely need to be prepared for.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.