VersusBeats Pill Vs. Sonos Roam 2: best portable Bluetooth speaker? One speaker can start the party, but the other might be better for around the house. 
Dave CarrJune 10, 2025Speakers features & opinions
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The argument behind the numbers: what our writers think the speakers industry is getting right, and where it keeps lying to you.
VersusBeats Pill Vs. Sonos Roam 2: best portable Bluetooth speaker? One speaker can start the party, but the other might be better for around the house. Dave CarrJune 10, 2025
VersusSonos Roam 2 vs JBL Flip 6: How smart should your speaker be?To Flip? Or to Roam? That is the question. Dave CarrJune 5, 2025
Features & OpinionsThe truth about lossless audio on Bluetooth speakers. It’s pointless.Spoiler alert: your mono beach speaker isn’t built for critical listening.Dave CarrMay 28, 2025
Features & OpinionsWhat is MDAQS? The Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Score explainedSoundGuys is adding the instrumental evaluation system from HEAD acoustics to our review toolkit. 
AJ WykesMay 7, 2025
VersusJBL Charge 6 vs Soundcore Boom 2: Is brand loyalty worth the price?If getting the most for your money matters, the Soundcore Boom 2 is the underdog you definitely shouldn’t overlook.Dave CarrApril 25, 2025
VersusSony ULT Field 5 vs JBL Xtreme 4: Best portable party speaker?Bass-heavy titans clash: Sony's light show meets JBL's party pedigree.
Adam BirneyApril 22, 2025
VersusSony ULT Field 3 vs JBL Charge 6: Best Bluetooth speaker under $200?Which speaker takes the crown as your go-anywhere music companion?Adam BirneyApril 18, 2025
VersusJBL Charge 5 vs JBL Flip 6Travel with your tunes, but with which JBL speaker?
Jasper LastoriaMarch 27, 2025
Features & OpinionsGoodbye JBL PartyBoost, hello Auracast: What this means for youJBL changes the tune on speaker pairing yet again—but this time for the better.Adam BirneyMarch 15, 2025
Features & OpinionsIs JBL still the king of Bluetooth speakers?When value vs. brand recognition is the name of the game. Dave CarrMarch 13, 2025
VersusJBL Charge 6 vs JBL Charge 5: Is the upcharge worth it?Does JBL's latest lead the Charge for best Bluetooth speaker?Adam BirneyMarch 11, 2025
VersusJBL Flip 7 vs JBL Flip 6: Should you flip to the newest model?New Flip, same script?Adam BirneyMarch 11, 2025More speakers coverage