Features & OpinionsDon't buy a portable Bluetooth speaker until you know these 5 thingsAfter testing portable Bluetooth speakers of every shape and size, I've learned that specs alone don't tell the whole story.
Dave Carr3mo agoSpeakers features & opinions
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Features & OpinionsDon't buy a portable Bluetooth speaker until you know these 5 thingsAfter testing portable Bluetooth speakers of every shape and size, I've learned that specs alone don't tell the whole story.Dave Carr3mo ago
Features & Opinions3 Bluetooth speakers to buy instead of the JBL Xtreme 5Great speaker. Painful price tag. Here are your options.Dave Carr3mo ago
Features & OpinionsBose SoundTouch is officially dead, but your speakers may still surviveBose didn’t completely brick SoundTouch speakers, but the shutdown still changed what owners originally paid for.Dave Carr4mo ago
NewsPhilips unveils retro-inspired audio lineup for 2026Big yellow speakers, on-ear headphones, and earbuds are on the way.
Tom Triggs6mo ago
Features & OpinionsDon't buy the JBL Charge 6. Buy these three speakers insteadThe JBL Charge 6 is a solid speaker, but these three alternatives may be worth buying instead.Dave Carr7mo ago
Features & OpinionsBest Bluetooth speakers to buy instead of JBLJBL speakers are popular, but they’re not your only option.Dave Carr8mo ago
Features & OpinionsHow Bluetooth speakers actually work: It’s not magicTurns out it has nothing to do with teeth after all—just a clever mix of radio waves, decoding, and physics.Dave Carr10mo ago
Features & OpinionsThis is the most useless Bluetooth speaker feature in 2025Charging your phone with a speaker is the fastest way to end the playlist.Dave CarrAugust 28, 2025
Features & OpinionsPlease stop blasting your Bluetooth speaker in publicNature isn't supposed to have a bassline. Dave CarrAugust 23, 2025
Features & OpinionsThe best Bluetooth speaker upgrade is buying the same one twiceThink your Bluetooth speaker sounds good? Wait until you hear it in true stereo with a second one.Dave CarrAugust 15, 2025
Features & OpinionsPanasonic BMAX speakers: Party power in a portable packageWith a sleek design and plenty of ways to connect, the Panasonic BMAX series is a great alternative to your average partybox.Dave CarrAugust 9, 2025
Features & OpinionsI tested the battery life of JBL’s Charge 6 and Flip 7, and the results surprised meJBL’s battery life claims sound impressive until you turn the volume up. Dave CarrJune 19, 2025More speakers coverage