Speakers head-to-head
54 articles
Direct comparisons between the speakers people actually shortlist together, decided on measurements rather than vibes.
VersusBose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker vs Sonos Era 100 SL: Which speaker should you buy?Each one is designed to grow into larger home theater systems, but the better choice depends on your priorities.Dave Carr · 2mo ago
VersusJBL Go 5 vs Go 4: Which tiny JBL speaker should you buy?Basically the same speaker, and that’s not a bad thing.Dave Carr · 3mo ago
VersusJBL Go 5 vs JBL Clip 5: Same family, different adventuresSmall speakers, big decision. Here's which JBL wins.Adam Birney · 3mo ago
VersusJBL Xtreme 5 vs Charge 6: Outdoor party power or portable convenience?Choosing between the JBL Xtreme 5 ($399) and Charge 6 ($199)? Here’s how they compare in sound, battery, and portability.Dave Carr · 3mo ago
VersusJBL Xtreme 5 vs Boombox 4: Battle of JBL’s portable party startersThe JBL Xtreme 5 and Boombox 4 both go big on sound, but one favors portability while the other prioritizes power.Dave Carr · 3mo ago
VersusJBL Xtreme 5 vs Xtreme 4: Worth the $399 upgrade?How Xtreme are you? The Xtreme 5 goes bigger, but the Xtreme 4 is easier to justify on sale.Dave Carr · 3mo ago
VersusSonos Play vs Move 2: Which portable Sonos speaker should you buy?Smaller and lighter, or bigger and louder? Here’s how the Sonos Play and Move 2 compare.Dave Carr · 4mo ago
VersusSonos Play vs JBL Charge 6: Home speaker or outdoor speaker?One fits more naturally into a Wi-Fi home setup, while the other makes more sense as a traditional Bluetooth speaker.Dave Carr · 4mo ago
VersusAmazon Echo Dot Max vs Amazon Echo Studio (2nd Gen): Which Alexa speaker should you buy?Does the Echo Studio’s multi-driver design make a real difference over the Dot Max?Dave Carr · 5mo ago
VersusJBL Charge 6 vs JBL Xtreme 4: Small but mighty or loud and rowdy?Twice the weight, twice the speaker?Dave Carr · 7mo ago
VersusJBL Boombox 4 vs JBL Xtreme 4: Which portable party speaker should you buy?Should you choose the JBL Boombox 4 for power or the JBL Xtreme 4 for portability?Dave Carr · 7mo ago
VersusJBL PartyBox 720 vs PartyBox 520: Which party speaker should you buy?The party doesn’t start without a PartyBox, so which one do you choose?Dave Carr · 8mo ago