By Brent Butterworth

Brent Butterworth is a writer dedicated to audio gear. He has been reviewing speakers and other audio products for more than 30 years.

New Picks Coming Soon

Ultimate Ears has introduced the Wonderboom 4, which adds USB-C charging. We have tested it and will be making it our top pick. Get more details in What to look forward to.

June 2024

Portable Bluetooth speakers are the easiest, most affordable way to spread music and podcasts across a room, backyard, or beach blanket. Because these speakers come in a variety of designs and sizes, no model is perfect for every situation—but the excellent sound and rugged design of the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 made it the favorite in our tests.