Cheap Bluetooth Speakers That Actually Sound Good! These Are The 7 Best in 2026
Yes, there are cheap portable Bluetooth speakers that sound good. Senior Reviewer, Ryan Waniata (formerly of Wired, USA Today, Digital Trends and others) has tested dozens of models, and has selected his 7 favorites. Find out which small speaker is the best for you right now.
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00:37 Best Super Cheap Speaker: JLab Go Party ($50)
01:30 Best Micro Speaker: Sony SRS-XB100 ($65)
02:26 Best for iPhone: Beats Pill ($150)
03:40 Best for Bass: Soundcore Boom 2 ($130)
04:35 Best Clip-on Speaker: JBL Clip 5 ($80)
05:36 Best Bang for Your Buck: Tribit Stormbox 2 ($80)
06:22 Best Overall: JBL Flip 7 ($150)
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I like my EarFun UBOOM for at the pool – sounds really good and is waterproof (has fallen in the pool several times).
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