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Ikea’s latest Sonos lamp speaker is still an acquired taste
Better looks, easier bulbs, still niche
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Bose’s new SoundLink Flex speaker has a rugged design and ‘astonishing’ sound
It’s rated IP67 and can keep playing for up to 12 hours
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 and Sonos picture frame speaker review: wall of sound
The latest Symfonisk collaboration is another attempt to camouflage tech in the home
Sonos Roam review: portable potential
The tiny, lightweight speaker has a ton of functionality, but don’t expect sound quality miracles
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
