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The best Bluetooth speakers to buy right now
Water resistance and lengthy battery life are now standard
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Sony Glass Sound Speaker review: it’s not what it looks like
A mood-setting novelty speaker that doesn’t slouch on sound
Speaker Reviews
We can all do with more music and, thankfully, tech manufacturers couldn’t be more eager to sell you a speaker, whether it’s a multi-room setup from Sonos, a wireless Bluetooth option from Bose or JBL, or a smart speaker, like the HomePod, Google Home, or Alexa-powered Amazon Echo. Not all of them are good or reasonably priced, but we’ve cut through the overcrowded speaker market and offered a critique to the most popular speakers.
Ikea’s latest Sonos lamp speaker is still an acquired taste
Better looks, easier bulbs, still niche
Sonos Roam review: portable potential
The tiny, lightweight speaker has a ton of functionality, but don’t expect sound quality miracles
Sony RA5000 speaker review: extravagant sound at an unreasonable price
It’s a very Sony product, in ways both good and bad
Apple HomePod mini review: playing small ball
Apple’s newest smart speaker is way more affordable but still chasing Amazon and Google
Google Nest Audio review: the sweet spot
Google’s latest smart speaker has good sound and an attractive price
Amazon Echo (2019) review: middle child syndrome
Amazon’s latest Echo speaker splits the difference between a high-end smart speaker and an entry-level model
Amazon Echo Dot with clock review: time is on its side
A $59 clock that also comes with a pretty good speaker
Sonos Move review: house shaker, not road warrior
Sonos’ first portable speaker is more comfortable at home than on the go
Ikea’s new speakers are the most affordable way to get Sonos in your home
The Symfonisk lamp and bookshelf speakers actually sound good, too
Apple HomePod review: locked in
It sounds amazing. Is that enough?
Amazon Echo Show review: doing more by doing less
Ask not what you must do for your gadget
