With the 4th of July around the corner, you may find yourself going to the beach, or having a nice Bar-B-Q. But there is one thing that really makes these events great. Music. It gets people in a great mood, they sing, they laugh, and they dance. But what should you use? A great Bluetooth speaker is a great way to start.
There are many different brands you can choose from and not all brands are created the same. You can go with a big well-known name in audio like Bose. Have you ever heard of Libertone or FUGOO? There is a good chance you haven’t.
With hundreds of brands to choose from, it can take you days to find the right speaker. Battery life, build quality, price, and most importantly, sound quality are all major factors when picking from the best wireless speakers.
Well luckily we have created a nice list of 10 amazing speakers to get you party rocking and your guest having the best time of their lives…as long as your ribs are good too.
Bose SoundLink Mini Bluetooth Speaker II $179 at Best Buy and Amazon
- Big sound–with deep bass–for a full-range listening experience
- Wireless and ultra-compact so you can take Bose sound anywhere
- Built-in speakerphone lets you take calls out loud
- Voice prompts talk you through Bluetooth pairing, so it’s super easy
- Lithium-ion battery plays up to 10 hours on full charge
FUGOO Style $149 on B&H, Amazon $179 on Bass Pro Shop
- Elegant Style model is snow proof, sand proof, and waterproof to 3 feet for 30 minutes
- Built-in microphone for full-duplex speakerphone, Siri, and Google Now capability
- Six drivers on four sides for a 360-degree sweet spot and incredible 95dB SPL-A volume
- World’s Best battery life: 40 hours at 50% loudness
Libratone ZIPP $299 on Amazon
- AMAZING SOUND: Deep bass, full midrange, crisp highs, 100-watts of power, and 360° FullRoom acoustics
- PAIR UP TO 6 ZIPPS: Experience immersive sound in one room or multiple rooms (or outside!) — it is so cool!
- STREAMS ALL APPS NATIVELY: Plays all audio and video apps directly from your mobile device–no proprietary app needed like other wireless speakers
- WiFi AND BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY: Also supports Spotify Connect, AirPlay (iOS) and DLNA (Android)
- TRULY WIRELESS: 10+ hour rechargeable battery–unlike other speakers that require AC power–convenient carrying handle, intuitive touch-control interface, speakerphone, and easy to use App
JBL Charge 2+ Â $119 on JBL, $110 on Amazon
- Splashproof Design
- Wireless Bluetooth Streaming
- 6000mAH Rechargeable Battery
- Social Mode
Owlee AVIARY $129 on Amazon
- Full Range POWERFUL SOUND with 360° SOUNDSTAGE™Technology, DUAL PASSIVE
- BASS RADIATORS, 22W POWER OUTPUT and 8+ HOURS of Continuous Playtime
- 30 FEET WIRELESS RANGE, Bluetooth 4.0 and NFC connectivity, compatible with ALL
- APPLE AND ANDROID PHONES AND TABLETS as well as all Bluetooth and NFC enabled devices, can also stream music via a 3.5mm aux jack
- Hands-Free HD MICROPHONE for Calling, Supports Siri, Android Voice and S Voice as well as all voice command operated calling and messaging applications on Apple, Android and
- All Other Voice Activated Digital Tablets and Devices
- 360° SOUNDSTAGE™ Technology with DSP DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING delivers a Powerful and Luxurious effect you can expect to get from high end HOME THEATER systems, resulting in a Portable Powerful Sound Effect
- STYLISH ACCENTS, SLEEK and MODERN. TOUCH VOLUME CONTORLS with LED indicators that make it easy and practical to use in low light environments, complemented with high quality TANGLE-FREE Nylon Braided Cables. This Powerful Quality Speaker is perfectly suited for the HOME and OFFICE, STUDIO and BAR, GAME ROOM or any other place you want to experience Quality Luxurious sound in a stylish and relaxed setting
SHARKK BEAST $199 on Amazon
- This BEAST of a bluetooth speaker come with ADVANCE MAXXBASS TECHNOLOGY. Exactly as that sounds, this wireless speaker will have ridiculously killer bass for a portable speaker this size
- POWERBANK SPEAKER This speaker has a 4400mAh Power Bank External Battery Charger making this the perfect outdoor speaker or home audo speaker for any occasion
- Additional features on the perfect audio speaker include Siri and S-Voice support, Hands free calling with microphone, LED Power / Charging Status indicator, and LED button back lights activated by thermal sensor
- Specifications for the beast wireless speaker: Lithium battery capacity: 11.1V / 4400mAh, Charging Voltage: 15V, Battery voltage: 11.1V, Audio Cable: 3.5mm
- Package Includes: Sharkk Beast portable bluetooth speaker, Audio Cable, Power Adapter, and User Manual
Grain Audio PWS.01 $249 on Grain Audio, $210 on Amazon
- Bluetooth 3.0+A2DP with aptX and AAC technology
- Award-winning sound processing by Waves recipient of a Technical GRAMMY award
- 2 x 2″ proprietary loudspeakers
- Proprietary passive radiator; Patented Bass Isolation system
- FSC Certified Walnut with hand-applied oil finish
House of Marley Get Together Speaker $199 on House of Marley, $149 on Amazon
- Quick pairing to any Bluetooth device, with the option to auto reconnect to the last Bluetooth device used
- Exclusive REWIND fabric covering, and bamboo front baffle and rear trim
Controls: Power, Volume, Bluetooth pairing/disconnect - 3.5mm stereo audio input for non-Bluetooth enabled audio devices
- Powered by internal 8-hour lithium ion battery so you can bring your music on the go
Samsung Level Box $79 on Samsung, $54 on Amazon
- Compact Size
- Streams audio wirelessly from any Bluetooth device
- Easy NFC pairing
- Optimized Speakerphone functionality
- Up to 15+ hours of playback on a single charge
Harman Kardon One Portable Bluetooth Speaker $99 on Best Buy, $93 on Amazon
- Wirelessly stream high-quality sound from your smartphone or tablet
- Take calls from your speaker with a touch of a button – crystal clear thanks to the noise and echo cancelling speakerphone
- Rechargeable 2,000 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery provides sustained power for extended listening
- HTC Connect technology quickly connects your compatible device for music streaming.
- Enjoy robust audio wherever you go. Lightweight design offers easy portability
Vifa Helsinki Hi-Resolution Bluetooth Speaker $471 on New Egg, $449 on Amazon
- Bluetooth 4.0 aptX / Lithium Ion battery
- Force Balanced Woofers / Digital pure path amplifier
- DSP crossover optimized for low distortion and high precision
- Short leather strap / Aux 3.5mm mini-jack cable / One piece diecast aluminum frame
- Polycarbonate enclosure / Custom-made Kvadrat textile grill
B&O PLAY by BANG & OLUFSEN $399 on BO PlayÂ
- A powerful portable wireless speaker with True360 sound from B&O PLAY by Bang & Olufsen
- Well-balanced sound profile featuring a rich bass that can fill any room our outdoor space
- B&O PLAY products come with a 2-year limited warranty only when purchased from an authorized dealer including Amazon.com (indicated by ships from and sold by Amazon.com).
- Up to 24 hours battery life on a single charge; removable leather strap for portability
- Connects via Bluetooth or 3.5mm stereo cable
- Remembers up to 8 users and can play from 2 devices at a time