Best Mini Bluetooth Speaker 2018

Best Mini Bluetooth Speaker 2018

If you've been monitoring the Bluetooth speaker space, you're probably aware that such descriptors are nothing new. Ultimate Ears led the 360-degree charge with its Boom, Boom 2 and Megaboom, and JBL's popular cylindrical Flip and Charge Series speakers are on their fourth generation. They all promise full-range sound without having to worry about placement.

Bose's two versions of the tubular portable, battery-powered Bluetooth speaker are the SoundLink Revolve ($199, £200 or AU$299) and its bigger brother, the Revolve Plus ($299, £280 or AU$439). They're expensive, but their design is excellent and they both sound great for small speakers. Between the two I like the Plus best, thanks to superior bass and an ability to play louder. It's probably the best-sounding speaker of its size I've ever heard -- or carried around by the handle.