

Want something smaller? Go for the Anker Soundcore Flare Mini.

For the ultimate party speaker, get the UE HYPERBOOM We recommend sticking with the Flip 3 or Flip 4 instead-they get the job done and you’ll spend less money to get them. However, a word of caution: the JBL Flip 5 does not support the multi-speaker linking standard of the older JBL speakers, and it only has one channel. This may seem like the same thing, but it means you can only connect the Flip 4 to other Connect+ JBL speakers you’re also limited to PartyBoost-compatible speakers with the Flip 5. One of the biggest differences between the JBL Flip 4 and Flip 5 is that the former uses JBL Connect+ technology, while the latter uses PartyBoost. The Sonos Move is compatible with lots of different music streaming services. If you subscribe to Qobuz, you’ll enjoy 24-bit audio streaming on Sonos. While its Bluetooth connection works well and gives you the option to stream over SBC or AAC, it won’t sound as good as Wi-Fi streaming. This means it can be taken on the go with you, but its large size and hefty weight make it a less-than-ideal travel partner. While most Sonos speakers operate over Wi-Fi and are meant to be kept inside the home, the Sonos Move can operate over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and is powered by a rechargeable battery with lasts about 6 hours, 30 minutes on a single charge. The Sonos Move is great for both indoors and outdoors For a product to withstand full submersion, it must be at least IPX7 or higher. Oftentimes, a product will be rated something like IPX4 and the X is just a placeholder for what would be a dust-resistance rating.

IP ratings denote the dust and water resistance of a particular product. However, if you know you’re going to take your speaker on a boat or to the beach, you should invest in something with an official IP rating. Sometimes a product’s specifications will plainly read, “sweat-resistant,” or something similar. The speaker can be placed directly in the pool and float about.
