Best Bluetooth Speakers in the UK

Most portable Bluetooth speakers aren't known for being powerful sound drivers, namely due to their design, which is focused much more on portability than on delivering a powerful sound. This fact hasn't been lost on JBL, who set out to change this with the JBL Charge 4 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker and Power Bank. This powerful Bluetooth speaker operates with an output power of 30 W at frequencies of 60Hz – 20kHz and creates noise up to 80 dB, making this one of the most powerful portable speakers on the market. If this still isn't quite as powerful as you'd like, you can combine more than 100 compatible speakers to get even more powerful sound and drive, thanks to the support of JBL Connect + technology.

Aside from the pure power delivered by this portable speaker, there is plenty else here to like about it. Coming with a capacious battery that also doubles as a power bank for other mobile devices, it will give you long hours of enjoying your favorite music. Its rubberized case with inserts of high-strength fabric is endowed with IPX7 waterproof protection, so you can safely arrange parties by the pool. The speaker can connect to your mobile devices using Bluetooth 4.2, while for those who prefer a wired connection, a 3.5mm audio input jack is included as well. While this speaker may take a while longer to charge than what is stated by the manufacturer, we are certain that all will find this powerful Bluetooth speaker from JBL to be one of the best on the market.

Bringing music along to a party automatically makes you welcome, especially if it’s on a summer night with drinks passed around in a pool. But nobody wants a speaker that’s too quiet to be heard properly and there’s always the danger of the small gadget being dropped into water or getting drinks splashed onto it. Luckily, the Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 kills two birds with one stone.

Not only is this compact model water-resistant (enough so that you could listen to it in the bathroom as you shower), it also has surround sound. The two drivers and dual passive radiators here keep the sound travelling farther so even if your home is pretty large, you won’t have to put the speaker volume on the loudest setting just to enjoy music while you’re in a different room. The sound carries well both indoor and outdoors anyway.

Controlling the music is also very easy as you get access to a dedicated app that lets you remotely change acoustic options, turn music on and off, adjust the equalizer, and much more.

This model is, of course, rechargeable via a MicroUSB port and can run sustainably for 15 hours on a single full charge. That’s enough for a day of listening to music. Since we’ve already covered one port on the speaker, we should also mention that it has a mini 3.5-mm jack so you can enjoy music privately or hook it up to a bigger set of bass-heavy speakers.

So if you want the best Bluetooth speaker that’s loud as a motorcycle and has good sound quality to boot, the Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 is a great choice. It’s convenient in use, waterproof, and the only fault we could find lies with the unhelpful instruction manual. This is really a product worth its money, even if it is somewhat pricey.

Pool and beach parties are enjoyed by just about everyone, but what can really add to the fun of these events is having some great tunes to listen to. Unfortunately, many of the sound systems that people have used in the past have always been at risk whenever they were near water. With the Tronsmart (Force-EU) Portable Bluetooth 5.0 Speaker, though, such worries are a thing of the past. This IPX7 waterproof Bluetooth speaker gives you the ability to listen to your favourite music with the highest sound quality, delivered by the two 20 W speakers contained within, with a maximum decibal range of up to 100db. This gives the speaker enough power to play your music loud enough to let the whole area hear it clearly.

Of course, certain types of music are highly focused on bass, and that is one area that probably most Bluetooth speakers struggle with. Again, though, this model is the exception. Thanks to its Tri-Bass EQ, you can adjust the tone of your music with three different effects: 3D stereo, Extra bass, and Standard. This lets the speaker easily handle not only those songs with deep bass, but also with wildly changing tones that can cause many other types of speakers to struggle to keep up. 

Connectivity with this speaker is also not a problem. In addition to the Bluetooth and 3.5mm aux-in connectivity options, there is also a slot for an SD card, so you can have your own self-contained virtual jukebox without needing to connect to another device. All told, this excellent Bluetooth speaker with high-quality sound output will be perfect for any waterside gathering.

A common problem with many Bluetooth speakers that are offered on the market is that many of them suffer from having sub-par quality sound. Tinny sounding speakers and small frequency ranges often plague these speakers, resulting in a sound that leaves much to be desired.

The Tribit MaxSound Plus Bluetooth Speaker was made specifically to satisfy those who have long been disappointed in the sound quality offered by other Bluetooth speaker models. This device features advanced audio processing technology along with large drivers and high powered amplifiers to give you a rich sounding audio experience that simply can't be touched by most other portable speakers.

One of the features that makes this model really stand out is the proprietary XBass technology from Tribit, which lets you boost the bass to rich, deep levels simply with the press of a button. Another feature which should endear this model to those who like poolside parties is the IPX7 waterproof design, which gives these speakers maximum protection against the elements. Along with this, the extended playback time of up to 20 hours lets you use these speakers for a full day before you need to worry about recharging them. All in all, those who need Bluetooth speakers that have high-quality sound reproduction will be pleasantly surprised with this model.

The portable Bluetooth speaker from Sony will be a perfect pick for people with an active lifestyle. Its extremely light weight of just about 260 grammes makes the speaker highly portable and easy to hold. In case you don’t have a hard case for the speaker you can put it inside your bag, backpack or glove box of your car, thanks to its small size it fits almost any container. Highly convenient, it is hard not to think that it is one of the best mini Bluetooth speakers just by looking at the dimensions of the device.

As for the sound quality, the speakers have a lot to offer. Thanks to the patented Sony EXTRA BASS technology, you can truly bring your music to life. The passive radiator creates a significant bass boost despite the modest dimensions of the device. As for more impressive features, this little fellow is able to play music for up to 16 hours straight without the need of recharging the battery.

Like all other products from Sony, the construction of this portable speaker is of top quality. The same goes for the quality of sound, which is simply amazing considering that this tiny speaker can fit in a pocket of your jacket. What is more, this speaker has an IPX5 water protection housing that ensures that no rain or other liquid drops will damage the device.

Highly portable, loud, bass-rich - these are just a few features that make this model one of the best mini Bluetooth speakers on the market today.