We place the greatest weight on how they sound, but we also evaluate such factors as versatility and ease of use, including a speaker’s ability to pair easily and maintain a wireless connection.

In our testing program, we put hundreds of wireless and Bluetooth speakers through their paces. We’ll leave it to you to decide on the aesthetics. And if you have a large home, consider a model that works as part of a versatile multiroom system.ĭesign is also an important consideration because manufacturers are increasingly differentiating their products with styling, producing speakers that are attractive-or at least able to attract attention. If you want to take your tunes to the beach or just to the backyard, consider a water-resistant speaker that features a rechargeable battery packing plenty of power. It’s a matter of defining what you want to do. We test speakers that range in price from $25 to $1,000-and there are decent choices for every budget.

And you don’t always have to spend a lot.

Great music is vital to so many people-whether they prefer Beyoncé, the Beatles, or Beethoven-and with the array of wireless and Bluetooth speakers on the market in 2022, it’s easier than ever to get quality sound both at home and on the go.īluetooth and WiFi-connected speakers provide simple, cable-free connections that don’t sacrifice sound quality.

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