Bose Portable Home Speaker Review
Pricing
Setup
Unfortunately, setting up the Bose speaker required two things that annoy me: a separate account and a separate app. After installing the special “Bose Music” app, which is a different app from the “Bose Connect” app needed ...
Excellent
The Bose Portable Speaker includes the incredible sound quality you would expect from Bose, along with Alexa and Google voice assistants and Apple AirPlay 2. With up to 12 hours of music playback on a single charge, this speaker can be taken along with you and function as a regular Bluetooth speaker when WiFi is not available. PROS:
- Amazing sound quality
- Alexa AND Google Assistant
- Long Battery Life
CONS:
- Requires a Bose account
- Requires a separate app
JBL Link 20 Speaker Review
Sound Quality
The JBL Link 20 features two 10W drivers and can get loud enough to fill a large room with music without distortion. As is typical with many JBL products, the sound quality is very good with crisp mids and highs and adequate bass, ...
Excellent
The JBL Link 20 is an excellent speaker based on sound quality alone, but the built-in Google Assistant feature makes it even more of an excellent value. It lasts up to 10 hours on a single charge and can play music directly from Pandora, Spotify and Google Play Music via WiFi by using voice commands. PROS:
- Great sound performance
- Google Assistant Built-in
- Long 10-hour battery life
CONS:
- No EQ settings
- Google Assistant music services are limited at the moment
Sony SRS-XB32 Bluetooth Speaker Review (2019 version)
Pricing
What's New in 2019?
So what's new with the 2019's Sony SRS-XB32 compared to 2018's Sony SRS-XB31?
Exterior: The XB31 had a fabric coating covering the entire unit. The XB32 only has fabric on the front where the drivers are ...
Excellent
Overall, the Sony SRS-XB32 delivers great sound along with a great light show. If you already have last year's model (the XB31), then there is really no reason to upgrade as the changes seem to be cosmetic only. There is also no stereo pairing compatibility between the XB32 and XB31, although you can link the two models together to play non-stereo sound ("Wireless Party Change"). PROS:
- Great bass performance
- Built-in light show
- Micro USB charging
CONS:
- App sometimes doesn't connect
- Short battery life with lights on
- Not many changes from 2018
Anker SoundCore Boost Review
Sound Quality
As is typical with Anker's other SoundCore speakers, the sound quality of the Boost model builds upon the already great sound of the Anker SoundCore 2. The Boost also features clear mids and highs and takes bass to the next ...
Excellent
The SoundCore Boost builds upon the great sound quality of the SoundCore 2 with louder drivers and surprisingly strong bass performance with the BassUp feature enabled. The Boost can also last up to 12 hours on a single charge and includes a USB port for charging your smartphone. PROS:
- Awesome bass performance
- Water resistance
- Up to 12-hour battery life
CONS:
- Callers had a hard time hearing me when using the speakerphone function
Sony SRS-XB30 Bluetooth Speaker Review
You can take the party anywhere with the great sound and built-in multi-color light show of the Sony SRS-XB30 Bluetooth speaker.
Heads up! A new version of this speaker is available: Sony XB31 (2018)
PROs
Sound quality: ...
Excellent
Sony's new SRS-XB30 speaker features great sound, a multi-color LED light ring and easy pairing for NFC-equipped phones. The optional "Extra Bass" setting does a great job of kicking it up a notch if you're all about the bass. PROS:
- Great bass performance
- Built-in light show
- Impressive feature set
CONS:
- Proprietary charging
- Buggy app
Sony SRS-XB31 Bluetooth Speaker Review
Music? Check. Lights? Check. Bass? Check! This year's Sony SRS-XB31 knows how to start a party and features several improvements over last year's SRS-XB30 model.
Sound Quality
You're likely most interested in the sound quality of the Sony ...
Excellent
Sony's new SRS-XB31 speaker features great sound, party lights and (finally) Micro USB charging! The optional "Extra Bass" setting does a great job of kicking it up a notch if you're all about the bass and it can be paired with other Sony speakers if you want to get loud. PROS:
- Great bass performance
- Built-in light show
- Micro USB charging
CONS:
- App sometimes doesn't connect
- Short battery life with lights on
Anker SoundCore Flare Review
This is one of the first speakers from Anker that includes built-in LED lights. But how does it sound? Surprisingly awesome!
Sound Quality
The SoundCore Flare has impressive all-around sound. Crisp highs, full mids and great bass can be heard ...
Excellent
The SoundCore Flare not only sounds great, it looks great too! The LED light ring puts on a show while you're listening to your favorite music. The optional Bass Up feature enhances the bass when you want it. It can also be paired with a second Flare for wireless stereo sound. PROS:
- Great sound and bass
- LED light ring
- Long battery life
CONS:
- May not be loud enough for large outdoor gatherings
- LED lights can be hard to see in the daylight
GGMM M4 Bluetooth and WiFi Speaker Review
If you're looking for a high quality shelf speaker with Bluetooth, AirPlay, and DLNA streaming capabilities, the GGMM M4 speaker will fill the room with rich sound wirelessly.
PROs
Sound quality: Obviously one of the most important ...
Great
The GGMM M4 provides high-end sound close to Sonos quality. Music sounds rich and the built-in bass boost function can add a little extra "oomph" when you need it. The speaker can connect wirelessly to your smartphone via Bluetooth 4.0, AIrPlay (iPhone) or DLNA (Android). 
Douni 25W Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker (A5) Review
If you're looking for high quality sound without the expense of a Bose speaker, the Douni A5 is definitely a speaker you should consider. Here's my review.
Sound Quality
The sound quality on this speaker surprised me. While I immediately ...
Great
The Douni A5 does a great job filling the room with great sound and bass performance. The A5 includes some appreciated extras such as backlit buttons and a USB charging port for other devices, but the proprietary charger means you can't charge this speaker with cables you may already have. PROS:
- Great sound and bass
- Backlit buttons
- Powerbank function
CONS:
- Non-standard charger
- Slight background hiss
Anker SoundCore 2 Bluetooth Speaker Review 2017
Anker has taken their successful Anker SoundCore speaker and tweaked it to make it even better. Check out what's new with the Anker SoundCore 2.
If you're wondering what's different between the SoundCore 2 and the SoundCore 1, check out this ...
Excellent
The SoundCore 2 retains the great sound clarity of the original SoundCore, with further enhancements to the bass response. The form factor and long battery life remain virtually the same. At very high volumes the speaker sounds overly "tinny," so the speaker is more ideal for personal listening and small gatherings. PROS:
- Improved bass
- Water resistance
- Long-lasting battery
CONS:
- Distorted at very high volumes
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