best portable smart speaker

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• quality
  4 out of 5
• value
  3.7 out of 5

• Powerful JBL Pro Sound with AI Sound Boost: How does the already great JBL Charge sound profile get even better? It helps that we have some of the best engineers in the game retooling our kit to deliver our most realistic sound reproduction yet. Surprisingly rich, powerful bass and crisp higher frequencies give the Charge 6 a whole new reason to humble brag. We also added our new proprietary tech, AI Sound Boost, which analyzes your music in realtime to deliver maximum acoustic performance with less distortion. It's like our own little audio genie in every Charge 6. All-in-all, the Charge 6 comes out swinging, with bigger booms and baps, cleaner belts and claps, and everything in between.
• Up to 28 hours of playtime: Keep the mood alive for 24 hours on a single charge - and when we really need to squeeze some extra juice out of our jubilee, or another dance with our darling, we can get an extra 4 hours with JBL Playtime Boost.
• Multi-speaker connection by Auracast™: Wouldn't it be great to share the vibes with our tribe? Now we can. With Auracast™, we can effortlessly stereo pair two Charge 6 speakers for a wider sound stage and connect multiple Auracast™-enabled JBL speakers to cover more ground with the same playlist.
• Waterproof, dustproof, and drop-proof: Have you ever dropped your speaker, had it roll down a dusty hill and land in a lake? No? Well, believe it or not, it happens. So, we built the JBL Charge 6 to be as life-proof as they come. On top of our legendary water-proof and dust-proof design (an industry-leading IP68*, BTW), we've also made sure that if you drop it from 1-meter onto your concrete floor, it'll keep kicking. But please, don't go throwing your speaker around just to flex on your friends. Throw parties instead. *Based on lab test conditions for submersion in up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes.
• Sturdy handle strap: Now we can carry our sound our way with a handy removable handle strap - for those of us who love to make it from the car to the house in one trip no matter the cost.
• Fast charge: No need for the low battery blues when you can give your Charge 6 a quick boost! 10 minutes on the charger gets you up to 150 minutes of playtime.
• Dimensions (Overall): 3.9 Inches (H) x 9 Inches (W) x 3.7 Inches (D)
• Weight: 2.11 Pounds
• Estimated Charge Time: 3 Hours
• Electronics Features: Bluetooth
• Connection Type: USB-C
• Wireless Technology: Bluetooth

Rating details & item highlights

• High-fidelity audio
• Surprisingly deep bass
• Perfectly portable speaker
• Up to 12 hours battery life*
• Nylon sport utility loop
• IP67 water and dustproof rating
• Dimensions (Overall): 2.06 Inches (H) x 7.93 Inches (W) x 3.56 Inches (D)
• Weight: 1.29 Pounds
• Estimated Charge Time: 4 Hours
• Electronics Features: Outdoor Use, USB Chargeable, Rechargeable Battery, Voice Control, Hands-Free, Wireless
• Connection Type: USB-C
• Wireless Technology: Bluetooth

Rating details & item highlights

• value
  4.1 out of 5
• quality
  3.8 out of 5

• 5W, full-range driver and passive woofer
• 8+ hours of playtime
• Flexible mounting options & detachable Loop handle
• Lab Quality Sound with EQ4Sound modes
• Custom Sound + RGB Lighting via JLab App
• Ultra-portable design with IPX5 waterproofing
• Dimensions (Overall): 1.89 Inches (H) x 3.11 Inches (W) x 7.56 Inches (D)
• Weight: .54 Pounds
• Electronics Condition: New
• Electronics Features: Rechargeable Battery, Waterproof, LED Light, USB Chargeable, Bluetooth, Dual Pairing
• Connection Type: USB-C
• Wireless Technology: Bluetooth

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• quality
  4.4 out of 5
• value
  4.2 out of 5

• The Beats Pill speaker’s upgraded acoustic architecture delivers more powerful, room-filling sound, bigger bass and improved tonality across the audio spectrum¹
• The completely reengineered racetrack woofer with stronger neodymium magnets drives 28% more motor force and displaces 90% more air volume, while its innovative structure helps minimize low-end distortion — even at high volumes¹
• The redesigned tweeter is secured in its own housing to provide extra stability or crisp highs and rich midrange tones
• The Beats Pill’s streamlined design features a 20-degree upward tilt to help deliver sound waves toward your head, away from objects that might obstruct them
• Enjoy up to 24 hours of battery life for all-day continuous playback.³ The Beats Pill can even be used to charge your phone and other devices via USB-C cable
• IP67-rated for dust and water resistance for outstanding durability on the go²
• Dimensions (Overall): 2.8 Inches (H) x 2.8 Inches (W) x 8.6 Inches (D)
• Weight: 24 Ounces
• Estimated Charge Time: 10 Minutes
• Electronics Features: Water-Resistant, Bluetooth
• Connection Type: USB-C
• Operating System Compatibility: Android, Apple iOS

Rating details & item highlights

• quality
  4.6 out of 5
• value
  4.1 out of 5

• Extraordinary stereo sound with deep bass
• Removable, grab-and-go handle for portability
• Up to 20 hours of battery life*
• Durable shock- and rust-resistant design
• Water and dust-proof (IP67)
• USB-C charge out to power your phone
• Dimensions (Overall): 6.38 Inches (H) x 10.41 Inches (W) x 4.13 Inches (D)
• Weight: 4.89 Pounds
• Electronics Condition: New
• Estimated Charge Time: 5 Hours
• Electronics Features: Rechargeable Battery, Wireless, Water-Resistant, USB Chargeable, Multiroom Capability, Waterproof, Voice Control
• Connection Type: USB-C