10 Best Bluetooth Speakers UK (2022)
Want to improve your audio game? Ditch the wires and enjoy music whenever and wherever you are with a brand new Bluetooth speaker – here are our top picks
Whether you’re enjoying a solo disco at home or testing your DJ skills at your friend’s house, no hangout is complete without your favorite tunes playing.
Not only will looking for one of the best Bluetooth speakers cut down on a messy-looking desk, but many of the top models now come with many additional desirable features, including waterproofing, immersive sound technology, and the ability to connect to popular ones smart home gadgets.
With so many Bluetooth speakers available on the market, it can get confusing knowing which one is best for your needs – so that’s where we come in.
We’ve taken the trouble and rounded up our picks of the 10 best Bluetooth speakers for 2022 in all shapes, sizes and prices to make sure you discover a product you’ll be over the moon with.
The Sonos Roam is our pick for the best Bluetooth speaker ever invented (yes, we’ve been there). With powerful sound, robust design, excellent connectivity features and smart home control – what more could you ask for?
If you need a weatherproof speaker for on the go, the aptly named Sonos Move is ideal. Not only can the device withstand the elements, but it’s also drop-resistant – so you can carry it from place to place with peace of mind.
Bring a party-ready music setup wherever you go with the JBL Xtreme 3 portable Bluetooth speaker. This new generation offers even more performance, updated Bluetooth and lighter weight while providing better protection.
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The 10 Best Bluetooth Speakers for 2022
1. Sonos Roam
Overall the best Bluetooth speaker
The Sonos Roam is our pick for the best Bluetooth speaker ever invented (yes, we’ve been there). With powerful sound, robust design, excellent connectivity features and smart home control – what more could you ask for?
A bass-heavy audio performance makes it ideal for outdoor use, while a clever auto-switching feature means it’s also easy to use indoors.
Price: £179, from Sonos – buy here now
2. SonosMove
Best sounding Bluetooth speaker
With two high-quality drivers, a solid app that unlocks playback from hundreds of wireless sources, multi-room capabilities, and intelligent audio-tuning technology, the Sonos Move is engineered well beyond your average Bluetooth speaker.
It’s a versatile speaker, meaning not only is it your go-to party station, but it can double as your main wireless home speaker.
Price: £399, from Sonos – buy here now
3. JBL Xtreme 3
Best Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Bring a party-ready music setup wherever you go with the JBL Xtreme 3 portable Bluetooth speaker. This new generation offers even more performance, updated Bluetooth and lighter weight while providing better protection.
Price: £299, from Amazon – buy here now
4. JBL Flip 5
Best Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
The Flip 5 is IPX7 waterproof, has a 12-hour battery life and a USB-C charging port, meaning it’ll juice up from flat to full in just 2.5 hours – all for under £100.
There’s also a PartyBoost button that lets you pair two PartyBoost-enabled speakers into a stereo pair, or connect over 100 PartyBoost-compatible speakers in mono.
Price: £89, from curries – buy here now
5. Bose Home Portable Speaker
Best bluetooth home speaker
The Bose Portable Home Speaker delivers lifelike 360° sound in a compact and durable speaker that you can take anywhere. When connected to Wi-Fi, integrated voice control from the Google Assistant and Alexa put songs, playlists and more on your tongue.
Price: £379, by John Lewis – buy here now
6. Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Generation)
Best bluetooth speaker under $200
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Bang & Olufsen’s Beosound A1 is one of the first portable Bluetooth speakers with fully integrated Alexa and a sophisticated, slim design that’s fully dust and waterproof.
This model also has a significantly improved battery life with up to 18 hours of playtime, which is enough to keep your favorite tunes going all day long.
Price: £180, from Amazon – buy here now
7. Dali Katch Portable Bluetooth active speaker
The most stylish Bluetooth speaker
This stylish yet durable wireless speaker from Dali is a favorite of people who love to enjoy music on the go.
With built-in Bluetooth 4.0 and NFC (near field communication), it’s easier than ever to connect your devices to the Katch to enjoy premium sound. For non-Bluetooth devices, you can also connect via an auxiliary jack.
Enjoy a whole day of non-stop music with a very impressive 24-hour battery life on a full charge. This device might be pricey, but it’s certainly one that offers top-notch audio capabilities.
Price: £279, from eBay – buy here now
8th. UE Wonderboom 2
Best Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker
The Wonderboom 2 is a small and mighty speaker with features that rival models twice its size. The Bluetooth-compatible compact device fits easily in your pocket or is just as small enough to carry around in your hand.
This speaker is waterproof up to one meter. So if it rains or you drop it in liquid, it won’t affect its performance.
Users can press the tree button at the base of the speaker when listening to audio outside to activate the special “Outdoor Mode” that adjusts the EQ to give the speaker a richer sound.
Price: £89.99, by John Lewis – buy here now
9. Tribit Stormbox Micro
Best Budget Bluetooth Speaker
It might be tiny, but trust us, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the base hitting power the Tribit can deliver. Its small size also makes it ideal for taking with you on the go, whether it’s for a 10K run or on the morning commute.
If your budget is around £50, the Tribit is an excellent option.
Price: £42.99, from Amazon – buy here now
10 Amazon Echo Show 5
Best bluetooth speaker with screen
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The Echo Show 5 includes both audio and video in its communication capabilities. Not only can you play music or read information aloud on the 5.5-inch LCD touchscreen, you can also access video content. There is also a camera for video calls.
While the Echo 5 might not offer the scale of sound that some specialized wireless speakers can, it offers so many more capabilities and features than a run-of-the-mill Bluetooth speaker.
Price: £35.99, from Argos – buy here now
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