Neither Bugani M83 nor Sonos Move were recommended by experts this month
On 4 Sep 2024 (15 days ago) we went through 98 Bluetooth Speaker expert endorsements , however neither Bugani M83 nor Sonos Move were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Bluetooth Speaker received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at JBL Charge 5 or other critically acclaimed Portable Bluetooth Speakers of this month.
For reference, JBL Charge 5 received 4 endorsements this month, from SoundGuys (16 Jul 2024), Tom's Guide (2 Aug 2024) TechRadar (27 Aug 2024) and 1 other.
Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | TechHive | PCMag | SoundGuys | WIRED | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com | TechRadar | Popular Mechanics | What Hi-Fi | Digital Trends |
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1 | - | $180 | JBL Charge 5 The JBL Charge 5 is highly praised for its improved sound quality, robust design, and long battery life, though it faces criticism for lacking an AUX port and having connectivity issues with the JBL app. | - | - | 1 | - | 6 | - | 6 | - | 1 | - |
N/A | N/A | Check price | Bugani M83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $337 | Sonos Move | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Portable Bluetooth Speakers ranking? It's here
Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | TechHive | PCMag | SoundGuys |
WIRED | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com | TechRadar | Popular Mechanics | What Hi-Fi | Digital Trends |
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1 | - | $180 | JBL Charge 5 The JBL Charge 5 is highly praised for its improved sound quality, robust design, and long battery life, though it faces criticism for lacking an AUX port and having connectivity issues with the JBL app. | - | - | 1 | - | 6 | - | 6 | - | 1 | - |
2 | +19 | $179 | Sonos Roam 2 | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | - | 1 | - | - | 4 |
3 | -1 | $419 | Sonos Move 2 The Sonos Move 2 is lauded for its superior sound quality, extended battery life, and robust design, making it a versatile choice for both indoor and outdoor use, though its high price and size may limit its appeal for some users. | 5 | - | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 5 |
4 | +2 | $380 | JBL Xtreme 4 | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | 5 | - | 5 | 2 |
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Expert reviews [4]
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 1
Highest score by Gadget Review | 91 |
Average score based on 4 reviews | 87 |
Lowest score by BestWirelessSpeaker | 84 |
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Expert reviews [31]
- with a score: 22
- without a score: 9
Highest score by The Guardian | 100 |
Average score based on 31 reviews | 84 |
Lowest score by Rtings.com | 77 |
Score distribution:
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- BLUETOOTH SPEAKER-Bluetooth 5.0 ensures instant pairing. Wireless speakers have faster connection speeds, more stable signal transmission and lower power consumption. Easily connect mobile phones, computers, MP3 player devices.
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- The durable, battery-powered smart speaker for outdoor and indoor listening
- Easy to use - Setup takes minutes, and control is simple with the Sonos app, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, and your voice
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth - Stream over Wi-Fi and connect Move to the rest of your Sonos system at home. Switch to Bluetooth when you're away and offline
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Speakers range from not being able to handle even a drop of water to being able to be fully submerged in water for several minutes. Do you plan to take your speaker outside? To the beach? To the pool? In the shower? Then you definitely need to verify the level of water resistance before purchasing. You can tell the water resistance by the IP rating—the higher the rating, the more resistant the speaker is to the elements. For reference, the first digit refers to dust protection and the second digit refers to water protection. It reads as: IP68. Anything higher than IP66 will be dust- and splash-proof, meaning it can handle some contact with water, but cannot be fully submerged or soaked.
Battery life for Bluetooth speakers is measured in milliampere hours (mAh). Manufacturers will report the battery life of a speaker in the average number of hours it takes to empty from a full charge. Keep in mind this number is based on medium levels of usage. If you play the speaker on full volume, it will drain the battery faster. Some specialty features like using the speaker to charge your phone or casting an LED light show will also drain the battery faster. The manufacturer reported number is just an estimate, and may be slightly different based on your usage.
It’s also important to consider is the type of battery. Rechargeable lithium-ion (LI-ion) batters are ideal, but some speakers only take standard or rechargeable AA/AAA/C/D batteries. You may even find Bluetooth speakers that recharge via solar power—great for outdoor use!