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Power options
Speakers that offer both mains and battery power provide versatility to use at home and take out and about
Speakerphone
Speakers with this feature allow you to take a call using the speaker to hear the call and an onboard mic to talk to the caller. Once the call is finished, the music will continue to play.
Auxiliary input
3.5mm aux-in port.
Wi-Fi (2.4GHz)
Wi-Fi connectivity for both 2.4GHz as well as 5GHz allows you to connect a number of devices over a wireless network with less conflicts.
The big advantage with Wi-Fi over Bluetooth is the range, with Wi-Fi networks often able to project well over 30 metres.
Wi-Fi (5GHz)
Wi-Fi connectivity for both 2.4GHz as well as 5GHz allows you to connect a number of devices over a wireless network with less conflicts.
The big advantage with Wi-Fi over Bluetooth is the range, with Wi-Fi networks often able to project well over 30 metres.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is the most common direct wireless connection option between a wireless speaker and a smart device.
Classical music score
Our testers assess the speaker to see how well it performs when playing classical music
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Jazz music score
Our tester assesses how well the speaker performs when playing jazz music
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Speech score
Our tester assesses how well the speaker performs for speech
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Setup score
We test initial set up and any physical controls on the speaker.
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Dust/water resistant
Some speakers can handle the outdoors better than others, with some models able to comfortably handle rain, dust and the occasional dunking.
Annual running cost
Only measured for speakers that connect to a wall outlet, as they are designed to be "always on."
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Included in this review
- Overall score
- Recommended
- Annual running cost
- Buy now
- Classical music score
- Jazz music score
- Pop music score
- Speech score
- Setup score
- Range
- Smart screen score
- Power consumption score
- Battery time (hours)
- Good points
- Bad points
- Price
- Type
- Brand
- Model
- Bluetooth
- Wi-Fi 5GHz
- Wi-Fi 2.4GHz
- Personal assistant
- Apple AirPlay
- Google home
- Auxiliary input
- Alexa
- Siri
- NFC
- Speaker grouping
- Speakerphone
- Dust/water resistant
- Power options
- Battery life indicator
- USB can charge other devices
- Travel case
- Other controls
- Music service support
- Apps available
- Dimensions (mm, HxWxD)
- Weight (kg)
- Availability