You’re after a striking design: The UE Hyperboom looks good, but it won’t win any awards for its design. The Micro 2 is a brilliantly pocketable portable speaker that's surprisingly good for music as well as an excellent option for listening to podcasts or just watching TV shows on a mobile device.

Mifo is a global seller of high end audio devices including earbuds, headphones, speakers, and more. testing and reviewing everything from wallet-friendly wireless earbuds to huge high-end sound systems.We also consider how easy they are to set up and use, how reliable their Bluetooth connections are and how long you can reasonably expect from their batteries when you're out and about. This rugged model is super simple to use, sounds good and can be linked to up to 100 other JBL speakers to create a big wall of sound. The Tribit Stormbox Blast takes a classic boombox silhouette and gives it a few flashes of pizazz that may or may not be to your liking. Hauling the bulky and weighty speaker around is not exactly ideal, and we can’t imagine lugging it between office and home, or on holiday.

It's important for us to compare the performance of these speakers against the specs claimed by their manufacturers, which is why we take the time to make sure the battery life and connectivity is as good as the brands say they are.The best Bluetooth speakers have become a staple household (and travel) item thanks to their compact size and convenience for listening anywhere – whether you're in the shower, at a party, mowing the lawn, in a hotel room or cleaning the house. What's always clear is that the Sonos Move manages what few other Bluetooth speakers can –tight and punchy bass, shimmering highs and a vocals that cut through it all with direct clarity.