![]() This upgraded model adds NFC connectivity, taking all the hassle out of pairing your smartphone. ![]() And getting audio to the speaker couldn’t be easier, with support for microSD, USB flash drives and Bluetooth streaming. Not only is this rugged waterproof speaker capable of pumping out room-filling, 360-degree audio from its two 20W drivers, it can also function as a 6600mAh power bank for emergency recharging of your phone or devices, and let you connect to your phone’s voice assistant with a tap of its click wheel.įor the money sound quality is outstanding, benefiting from Tronsmart’s own SoundPulse algorithm and a dual-passive radiator to deliver balanced and clearly defined audio, with no sign of distortion. Great connectivity Power bank feature Great sound We’d like more bass and better codec support but after all this is a very affordable speaker. Battery life is also solid with up to 18 hours of playback. In terms of sound and features, there’s plenty of volume on offer to fill and room and you can pair two together into a stereo pair. More important design factors are ticked off the list like IPX7 waterproof rating and only 570g in weight. It’s fairly plain in design in this Midnight Black option, bar the buttons, but there are also Pine Green, Cloud Blue colourways available. ![]() Plenty of volume Long battery life Waterpoofing Can be second pairedĪ little mid/treble focussed No AAC or aptX codecs The affordable price makes this a worthwhile purchase. However, solid sound quality is excellent and battery life is decent, too with USB-C now the port of choice. There’s also no microphone or aux input if that matters to your usage. The buttons are easy to use but it’s odd that you can’t go to the previous track with a triple-click. The buttons are easy to use and the speaker now has an IP67 waterproof rating making it fully dunkable. The palm-sized design has an integrated carabiner meaning you can clip it onto almost anything whether that’s a rucksack, bike or something else. No jack input No microphone No previous track Portable & durable Integrated carabiner Powerful bass Affordable The main shame is that no other colours are available. The speaker comes in a compact form that’s IPX7 waterproof enough to immerse, too.įurthermore, you can pair two for stereo sound (though not for video usage), there’s a 3.5mm jack input and plenty of buttons for control.Īt 16 hours, better battery life can be found elsewhere but it’s still long enough that it shouldn’t make much of an impact on useage. Punching well above its asking price, the Uboom L offers excellent sound quality over Bluetooth 5.0 thanks to two 55mm drivers and two passive bass radiators. Great sound quality Water-resistant Can pair two for stereo sound Affordable Furthermore, latency is low making it suitable for video, there’s a microphone so for hands-free calls and you can create a stereo pair if you buy two. The Uboom has Bluetooth 5 giving it good range and battery life is solid, too. It offers a 360-degree sound and really only lacks in the top-end due to there being no tweeters. There might not be aptX and AAC codecs but sound quality is good and like the UE Wonderboom 2, there’s a dedicated outdoor mode. It’s slightly surprising to see both a USB-C port for charging and an aux input just in case you need it. Affordable Modern features 360 soundįor starters, it has an attractive and compact design with an IPX7 waterproof rating and easy to use buttons on the top. So, what should you look for when in the market for a portable Bluetooth speaker? See below for commonly asked questions and find out how we test audio. ![]() Best cheap Bluetooth speakers 2023 # Your buying guide to the best cheap Bluetooth speakers # If you are looking for something a little more expensive and premium, head over to our best high-end Bluetooth speakers chart. We’ve set a price limit of around $100/£100 here but many of these Bluetooth speakers come in at under $50/£50 if you have a tight budget. We’ve featured Denon and Ultimate Ears (UE) here to name two. Luckily, there are loads out there that don’t cost the earth and still provide a decent amount of boom – and they’re not all unknown brands. There are countless on the market and while many cost hundreds, not everyone has that much to spend on a speaker. They are the simplest way to boost sound quality if you’re not planning on using headphones.
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