SOUNDCORE LIFE NOTE C REVIEWS PORTABLE
SOUNDCORE LIFE NOTE C REVIEWS BLUETOOTH

SOUNDCORE LIFE NOTE C REVIEWS BLUETOOTH

The Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 is the best-sounding and most fully-featured mini Bluetooth speaker we've had the pleasure of testing. ❌ You want an aux-in for wired listening: The only port you'll get here is a USB-C two-way charger – although it does charge your phone. The Cleer Audio Scene has this, though. ❌ You want huge sound quality: It's a small speaker for a low price, don't expect big volume and class-leading detail. If you’re concerned about privacy and want to save around $20 / £20 / AU$30 then the Roam SL could be exactly what you want. This new version of the Roam lacks a microphone but is otherwise identical in terms of specs. Sonos has also now added the Sonos Roam SL to its line-up. The battery life isn't huge, though – enough for a good day out, but if that's a priority, check out the B&O A1 instead. Its slick design means the Sonos Roam won’t look out of place in your home, while a rugged, waterproof and dustproof build make it ideal for listening to music outdoors. The Sonos Roam comes with both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, which means it can work as a portable speaker as well as part of your wider multi-room Sonos system – and with Google Assistant and Alexa onboard (when you're on Wi-Fi), it doubles up a smart speaker too.Ĭompared to similar priced Bluetooth speakers we've tested, you’re getting a lot of features for your money here. These flashy features would be pointless if the Sonos Roam didn’t sound great – but we’re happy to report that, despite its small stature, the Roam delivers a powerful sonic performance, with remarkably prominent bass, even if it does lack the rhythmic accuracy you'd expect from an audiophile speaker. Meanwhile, a clever Automatic Switching feature means it seamlessly becomes part of your Sonos Wi-Fi multi-room setup indoors. The Sonos Roam is our pick for the best Bluetooth speaker, with a powerful sound, rugged design, excellent connectivity features, and smart home control.Ī bass-heavy audio performance makes it ideal for use outdoors, because during our testing we found it's powerful enough to cut through wind noise. ❌ You want long battery life: At 10 hours, the battery here is relatively low – the JBL Charge 5 doubles it at 20 hours. ❌ You want audiophile sound: The Roam's audio performance isn't bad by any means, but the bass frequencies can be overwhelming. If that's your biggest priority, our separate guide showcasing the best waterproof speakers will show you the options that can take a proper dunking.

SOUNDCORE LIFE NOTE C REVIEWS PORTABLE

Most portable speakers are rugged in design because they often get knocked and dropped – and many are dust- and waterproof, though definitely not all. Similarly, if you want a more permanent speaker for your home (and something that can piggyback on your home's wi-fi network), check out our guide to the best wireless speakers. Having said that, we do have a guide to the best party speakers if you want huge sound and you don't need it to be especially light or portable.

That said, there are some very decent affordable options these days, meaning you can get substantial sound from something that still fits in a pocket (just about).

You don't need to be an engineer to know that the smaller and cheaper a speaker is, the more compact and congested the sound can become. These are our priorities when testing Bluetooth speakers and obviously we balance that with battery life and price – aka value for money. Audiophile sound quality and a thumping low end is always going to be a big ask if you're looking at something the size of a coffee cup, but you can get a portable speaker that delivers balanced and clear audio outdoors (because if you're going to buy it, it might as well sound good). We've been testing the best portable speakers for years, in all shapes and sizes – and crucially, for all budgets.

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