HOW TO CHOOSE A PORTABLE SPEAKER - rating of portable speakers, reviews, which portable speaker to choose

A portable speaker is convenient: tiny (Defender, Sven 1.0 PS-47, Philips 1.0) is handy to carry with you for walks and picnics. And with a three-kilogram (Dreamwave 2.0 Elemental Graphite, Marshall 2.1 Loudspeaker Kilburn Cream, Harman-Kardon 2.0 Go) you can hang out nicely at a party. But it is better to stick to the golden mean: choose a speaker with a good sound, which opens up to the maximum both during a walk in the park and at a party in the house.

To buy what you need, consider five parameters when choosing a portable speaker.

Number of channels and speakers

The sound is divided into two types - mono and stereo. It is determined by the number of channels.

Sounds in mono with one channel,
With two - in stereo.

Mono sound is not as "voluminous" as stereo.

The speakers are responsible for the frequency of the bands - for low or high. We do not recommend buying a speaker with fewer speakers than strips. This will not be your muse, but a nightmare.

The wider the frequency range, the clearer the sound.

"Tops" good portable acoustics reproduce in the range of 10,000-25,000 Hz.
"Bottom" in the coverage of 20-500 Hz: the lower this figure, the juicier the sound.

Power

It does not affect the sound quality, but is responsible for the maximum speaker volume.

The most seedy model plays a little louder than a smartphone. It delivers 1.5 watts per speaker. The same Genius 2.0 SP-U115, for example. Or Gembird 2.0 SPK323.
Medium thinner 16-20W - JBL 2.0 Flip, Sven 2.0 PS-470, Divoom 2.1 Voombox Party, etc.
And titans like Jarre Technologies AeroBull XS1 roar at all 120 watts - it's like multimedia speakers. And yes, don't lose sight of the presence of a subwoofer in the speaker. It has its own power.

Speaker connection types

It is convenient if the speaker has a USB - for charging external devices. And super, when there are Micro USB and AUX 3.5 connectors. You can listen to music with headphones. Well, if a microSD connector is provided, then this is generally space! Your favorite tracks will be at your fingertips.

Battery capacity

It's a shame, but true: the wireless bluetooth speaker sooner or later discharges. Therefore, the larger the battery, the longer it will play.

The baby Xiaomi 2.0 Mi Bluetooth Speaker has a 1500 mAh battery. It can work continuously for 8 hours.
A heavyweight JBL 2.0 Boombox with a capacity of 20,000 mAh will plow day and night. Truly indefatigable!

Dust and moisture protection

She will save your companion from the vicissitudes of fate. The protection is marked with an IP index (see device characteristics). The security level is determined from one to ten.

IPX3 will keep the speaker just from splashing beer.
With an IPX7 index, the device will not be afraid of rain. Why is there rain - downpour ?! Even if you plunge into the sea with music, nothing will happen to the speaker.

Portable speakers rating

There is no gold standard among wireless speakers. Rely only on your hearing. But if you're interested, here's our subjective TOP-8 portable speakers.

Samsung 1.0 Level Box Slim

Great Samsung Level for little money: a miniature two hundred and thirty-six gram speaker with a 2600 mAh battery will sing for 30 hours in a row. And thanks to USB, you can recharge your smartphone with the device. The sound is not up to par, but the IPX7 moisture protection allows you to swim with it to your favorite tracks and answer calls.

Dimensions: 148.4 x 79.0 x 25.1 mm
Weight: 236g
Output Power: 8W
Microphone: yes
Connection: Bluetooth, USB
Features: built-in microphone (hands-free function), waterproof and dustproof IPX7
Continuous working time: 30 hours.
Price: 2 507 UAH.

Alexander Dmitriev writes in his review: “Lightweight, compact, pleasant to the touch. For background accompaniment on a hike - a good thing. True, you won't get a pure and truly bass sound from this baby».

JBL 2.0 Spark Wireless

The original JBL Spark delivers amazing sound. Its trump card is a good stereo speaker, which made JBL famous. Using Bluetooth, the mini-system plays your favorite songs at lightning speed directly from your smartphone or tablet.

The design of the bluetooth speaker is impressive, you can't confuse it with any device: the transparent case looks like a megaphone, a strong metal grille, a cable with a fabric braid and a JBL power adapter to match the case. Spark fits any environment and interior, as if it has always been in this place.

Dimensions: 180 x 165 mm
Output Power: 14W
Frequency range: minimum 76 Hz, maximum - 20 kHz
Connection: wired, wireless
Features: Wall Mountable
Price: 1599 UAH

Peter impressed: "She has an unusual look. When I turn it on, it produces an unexpectedly deep and spacious sound».

Sven 2.0 PS-175

The Finnish wireless Sven 2.0 PS-175 combines the essentials - music, radio and alarm clock. Plays clearly and loudly, because it differs with a power of 10 W, a frequency range of 100-22,000 Hz and a 2000 mAh battery. Agree, an acceptable set of parameters for little money.

Dimensions: 218 x 70 x 70 mm
Weight: 630g
Output Power: 10W
Connection: Micro-USB for battery charging, Bluetooth
Features: FM radio, built-in microphone, display, alarm clock, clock
Price: 999 UAH

Artem reflects: "The austere design of this speaker hints that its place is on the office desk. It seems to me that there she belongs. For example, as a gift to your boss».

Sony 2.0 SRS-XB30R

The SRS-XB30 looks like a radio, but no - it's still a great wireless speaker. And it gives us 24 hours of continuous use at medium volume and 4 hours at maximum. It has 40W of power, a speakerphone, IPX5 water resistance and an Extra Bass button. As a gift - multi-color lighting to reflect the atmosphere of a nightclub.

Dimensions: 228 x 82 x 86 mm
Weight: 980g
Output Power: 40W
Microphone: yes
Connection: Bluetooth, USB, NFC
Features: IPX5 waterproof and dustproof, lighting effects
Continuous working time: 24 hours.
Price: 3699 UAH

Tatiana Khaletskaya: «Small speaker but big sound. Not as polished and quality as Harman Kardon, but overall very decent».

Dreamwave 2.0 Explorer Graphite

The speaker is like an amplifier. Just weigh a little more than a pound - 650 grams. But its power is not bad - 15 W and the frequency range does not graze the rear ones - 70 Hz-18 kHz. In general, the cool Dreamwave 2.0 is for extreme audiophiles.

Dimensions: 165 x 72 x 55 mm
Weight: 650g
Battery capacity: 6000mAh
Output Power: 15W
Microphone: yes
Connection: Bluetooth, USB
Features: Water and Dust Resistant, Bicycle Mount
Time of continuous work: 18 hours, 6 hours - at full volume.
Price: 4399 UAH

Seryoga Petrenko writes in his review: “I really liked the speaker: honest sound in a stylishly assembled case. There is protection from moisture, so no matter how much I shed tears on her under Oleg Vinnik, and no matter how I sprinkled her with champagne under Natalie, this is not displayed on the sound».

JBL 2.0 Charge 3 Squad

The Charge 3 has two speakers with a diameter of 5 cm under a waterproof case, a 6000 mAh battery, wireless synchronization and a microphone with noise and echo cancellation. Promises to plow continuously for 20 hours. This speaker connects to other JBL devices. So a real portable sound system is provided for you!

Dimensions: 213 x 88.5 x 87 mm
Weight: 800g
Battery capacity: 6000mAh
Output Power: 20W
Microphone: yes
Connection: Bluetooth, USB
Features: IPX7 waterproof and dustproof
Continuous working time: 20 hours
Price: 4999 UAH.

Antoniy: «I thought I had everything, but it turned out that there was not enough JBL. I immediately appreciated the ergonomics and quality of the case. The sound will surprise anyone. I recommend it with both hands.

Advantages:

- clear sound and deep bass;

- waterproofness;

- fast connection, the ability to connect up to 3 speakers in a chain and arrange a real party))

Disadvantages:

- no reading from USB».

Watch the video review of how to distinguish an original JBL from a fake

Marshall 2.0 Portable Speaker Stockwell

Marshall has only one look - it successfully combines classic and advanced technology. It has a wide frequency range - 50-20,000 Hz, the battery allows you to listen to music for 25 hours in a row. But the main thing in this speaker is the sound that you can customize for yourself! Analog switches are adjustable for low, mid and high frequencies.

Dimensions: 260 x 140 mm
Weight: 1.2KG
Output Power: 27W
Frequency range: minimum 50 Hz, maximum - 20 kHz
Microphone: yes
Connection: Bluetooth, USB
Features: volume, bass and tone control
Continuous working time: 25 hours
Price: 8199 UAH

Daniel: «It sounds like it's a completely different level. The speaker completely covers even a huge room or a clearing with a musical wave. I want this».

Harman-Kardon 2.0 Go + Play Mini Black

Yes, this Harman-Kardon is not the height of perfection, but under its body there are 4 stereo speakers with a diameter of 9 cm and a power of 100 watts. They are capable of playing continuously for 8 hours. Yes, this model does not emit all the colors of the rainbow, it will not work with it to dive under water. But she professionally does the main thing - reveals any track as juicy as hundreds of her competitors will not do.