9 BEST PORTABLE BLUETOOTH SPEAKER UNDER $100- REVIEW

Even though Tribit Audio is a relative newcomer to the world of Bluetooth speakers, its ultra-portable offering is already a smashing success. The Stormbox Micro is one of the most affordable high-quality speakers on the market. It's also a terrific companion for road trips. The Micro has an IP67 rating, meaning it can withstand a 30-minute submersion in water up to a depth of one meter. It also comes with a handy rubberized strap. In stereo mode, you can connect two of them and use your linked device's voice assistant. The Micro, despite its diminutive size, performs admirably; close your eyes when listening and you'll imagine a much larger device.

The Amazon Echo Gen 4 found to be the finest Bluetooth speaker with Alexa for the money. With Amazon Alexa built-in, it's easy to use even when you're away from home or in a noisy environment. When you don't want it to hear you any more, you simply hit the mute mic button. Smart home products like light bulbs and thermostats can be controlled by Alexa because the device is described as having an integrated Zigbee hub. Boomy, but lacking in the depth of bass-heavy music such as EDM, it's a good choice for those looking for a boom-box.

Using the Echo Gen 4's Bass and Treble controls, you can fine-tune its sound to suit your preferences, making it ideal for vocalists and lead instruments. If you want your audio to fill a large room without turning up the volume, you may use the app to join two Echo speakers together and create a stereo pair or numerous.

If you're looking for an inexpensive Bluetooth speaker that doesn't sound like a piece of trash, we recommend the Oontz Angle 3. Given its price and size, it's remarkable that it offers a decent sound quality. Even if it lacks some of the more high-end features of our other recommendations, the Angle 3 still has a lot to offer in terms of battery life (12 to 15 hours), wireless range, and speakerphone functionality. IPX5 water resistance means that you can even rinse it off if you're careful with your water pressure, which isn't ideal for swimming pools or the beach, but does protect against splashes. In addition, the Oontz Angle 3's rubberized end caps let it withstand some damage, but toughness is not its primary goal. That being said, its small size nonetheless provides clear and surprisingly loud audio quality that makes it excellent for instances where your phone or tablet's internal speaker just isn't up to snuff. This speaker, while not a powerhouse of bass, will sound full and rich with its passive bass radiator placed at its apex on the bottom.

With an IP67 dust and water resistant rating, the WONDERBOOM 2 is a more durable device than its predecessor. Submersion for up to 30 minutes in water up to a meter deep is still possible, but now it's dust proof as well. Summer adventurers, those looking for a nice shower speaker, and those want to liven up a pool party will all appreciate the speaker's toughness, along with its extended battery life and ability to float. This point is driven home even farther by the speaker's Outdoor Boost feature, which increases the speaker's maximum output.

It's a good thing that the WONDERBOOM 2 has a nearly identical design to its predecessor. Squat and tapered, it has large "+" and "-" volume control buttons on the side and three small buttons on the top for Bluetooth pairing, playback controls, and power. It's a simple, yet effective design. When you don't want to lay it flat, an elastic loop hangs from the speaker's edge.

Sony's SRS-XB23 Bluetooth speaker may not be as well-known as some of the others on this list, but it still delivers. It has an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance, as well as a lightweight and compact design. The connection on the back also supports USB-C charging, however the battery life is just average at 12 hours. With the "X-Balanced Speaker Unit," Sony hopes to improve on the sound quality of its prior Bluetooth speakers. However, the front-firing speakers mean that you won't be able to enjoy 360-degree audio. However, the detachable wrist strap means you can switch from listening to music at home to strapping it to your luggage in a flash.

Up to 100 speakers can be linked together using Party Connect, and the speaker comes in five colors: black, coral-red, light blue, olive green, and taupe. The speakerphone feature allows you to participate in a conference call with both hands free.

The best sound quality comes with the Anker Soundcore Motion. You may listen to music in its purest form thanks to this speaker's Hi-Res Audio function. With a 30-Watt output, this speaker produces a rich, clean sound with a deep, powerful bass. The IPX7 water-resistance protects your speaker from damage and keeps its sound quality over time. With a rechargeable 6,700 mAh battery that lasts for 12 hours, you don't have to worry about running out of juice. In terms of size and weight, it's 10.2 by 3.1 by 3.2 inches and weighs 2.31 pounds.

For the price, the Flip 4 is an excellent choice if you need a speaker that is both durable and portable. In a beach bag or on a picnic table, the cylindrical design takes up little space and is easy to store. To match your favorite beach towel, Flip 4 is available in a range of bright colors.

Flip 4's claimed IPX7 waterproofness certification indicates it should be able to withstand a full submersion, making it ideal for an afternoon at the pool or when an unexpected shower or a spilled drink is a possibility. The Flip 4's lack of an aux input for connecting in an external device and the microphone that allows the Flip 4 to operate as a speakerphone makes it more useful to our testers than the more expensive Flip 5.

Instead of the previous generation's 3W output, the Go 3 can now deliver up to four times as much power as its predecessors (listed below). As far as specifications go, the only one that hasn't altered is that of the GO 3. Even after charging it for 2.5 hours, you'll only be able to use it for five hours at a time. Because of the increased power and reworked design, the sound quality has improved significantly, and the overall look is cuter than the original. For the most part, we gave this version a five-star rating.

The SoundBox Plus Bluetooth speaker from DOSS is one of the company's best-selling models, and for good reason. Despite the speaker's affordability, it boasts enough functionality to justify its price tag. To control the volume and playback, you can use the touch gestures on the speaker's top, which are surrounded by an aluminum grill. Use the touch-sensitive controls at the top of the phone to boost the volume and activate Google Assistant.

In spite of its small size, the SoundBox Plus boasts two 8W drivers capable of delivering a fair quantity of sound. Bluetooth 4.0 makes it simple to connect your smartphone or tablet, and there's also an aux jack if you'd rather plug it in. The best thing is that there are "soft blended lights" with five various patterns that can be cycled through to bring a little additional fun to your event.

The SoundBox's 3,200mAh battery lasts for 20 hours on a single charge, and it recharges via Micro-USB in just over three hours. Oh, and it has an IPX4 rating, which means you can use it in the shower as well. To understand why the SoundBox has such a stellar reputation is to examine its aesthetics and acoustics.