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Deals: Two of our favorite Bluetooth speakers are on sale!
With so many options out there, it’s hard to find the right portable speaker. This is why we’ve put together a comprehensive list of the best Bluetooth speakers. You can go through it for more options, but we can tell you right now our main picks would be the JBL Charge 5 and Anker Soundcore Motion X600. Both are on sale right now!
Get the JBL Charge 5 for just $139.95 ($40 off)
Get the Anker Soundcore Motion X600 for just $129.99 ($70 off)
Both of these deals are available from Amazon, but they are different types of offers. The JBL Charge 5 discount is automatic and applies to all available color versions, and there are many. The Anker Soundcore Motion X600 offer is exclusive to Amazon Prime members, and the discount only applies to the Black color model. You can learn more about Prime plans and pricing here. By the way, new members get a 30-day free trial.
JBL Charge 5
The JBL Charge 5 is actually our top choice for portable Bluetooth speakers. We found that it strikes a fantastic balance between portability, audio quality, and durability. It will be a great portable companion for all types of purposes, from living room relaxation to weekend camping adventures.
It has a solid construction and an IP67 rating, which is outstanding in the world of speakers. Because it is meant to be portable, the battery life is quite exceptional, at about 20 hours per full charge.
We were surprised to hear that its sound quality rivals that of more prominent home speakers. It has a long-excursion driver, a separate tweeter, and passive bass radiators on each side. As a result, it produces clear vocals and a punchy bass that can easily fill a medium-sized gathering.
All that said, we also found it a bit large for a portable speaker. It won’t comfortably fit into a regular bag. It’s a great speaker if you don’t mind lugging it around, though. It helps that it also doubles as a power bank, as it can charge devices using a USB-A port.
Anker Soundcore Motion X600
If you care more about sound quality than portability or a rugged construction, the Anker Soundcore Motion X600 is quite the performer. This is actually our top pick for audio performance, featuring five drivers. This includes an upward-firing driver.
As a whole, the system will create an immersive soundstage that is very rare in portable speakers of this size. It even has spatial audio, adding a very nice depth and height to whatever you play. It’s the best portable speaker for audiophiles.
Now, this speaker is by no means rugged, so you’ll have to be more careful with it. That said, it still gets an IPX7 rating, so it still gets a nice level of water resistance. The aluminum build and unique grill also make it a very good-looking speaker.
It does suffer a bit in terms of battery life, lasting about 12 hours per charge. That is not necessarily bad, but JBL’s option is much better in this department.
Are you getting either of these? You might want to hurry up! Both of these are really good deals, and both speakers are outstanding. They’ll be great additions to any holiday party!