WIRELESS SPEAKERS
FREE YOUR MUSIC WITH ONE OF THESE STREAMING WONDERS
Ultimate Ears Roll 2 £60
Best wireless speaker under £100, Awards 2018 ★★★★★
The Roll 2 has a sound that’s more open, more dynamic and goes louder than that of its predecessor. The drop in price makes this a bargain.
Size (hw) 4 x 14cm Battery 9 hours
Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 £90
Best portable wireless speaker under £100, Awards 2019 ★★★★★ If you want a travelling companion you can rely on, this portable, rugged and durable speaker is a great-sounding option.
Size (hw) 10.5 x 9.5cm Battery 13 hours
Apple Homepod Mini £99
January 2021 ★★★★★
It’s much smaller and more affordable than expected, but the most surprising thing about the Homepod Mini is its superb sound. Size (hw) 4 x 14cm Battery No
JBL Flip 5 £120
Best portable wireless speaker under £150, Awards 2020 ★★★★★
A simple, portable Bluetooth speaker that sounds as good as £120 can buy. An impressively weighty performance, and overall solid sonic chops. Size (hwd) 8.4 x 9.8 x 9.8cm Battery 12 hours
Sonos One SL £149
March 2020 ★★★★★
A Sonos One without the smarts, the SL (unlike the Play:1) will pair with a One to make a stereo pair – but it sounds great as a standalone as well. Size (hwd) 16 x 12 x 12cm Battery No
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 £170
Reviewed online, 2018 ★★★★★
The rugged, weather-proof Megaboom 3’s sleek design and improved sound are worth your time, especially at under £200. Size (hwd) 23 x 9 x 9cm Battery 20 hours
Audio Pro A10 £180
February 2019 ★★★★★
A brand-new cylindrical design, but underneath that trendy outfit is the hugely enjoyable sonic character that we love from Audio Pro. Size (hwd) 19 x 14 x 14cm Battery No
Audio Pro Addon C3 £249
Best portable wireless speaker over £150, Awards 2020 ★★★★★
A smaller version of the talented and similarly-featured C5, this petite Audio Pro sets itself apart by being battery-powered and portable. Size (hwd) 12 x 22 x 14cm Battery 15 hours
JBL Xtreme 3 £300
November 2021 ★★★★★
A solid and sturdy product that should cope with anything you throw at it – but it also harbours a surprising level of sophistication and sound quality. Size (hwd) 14 x 30 x 14cm Battery 15 hours
Audiopro Addon C10MKII £359
September 2021 ★★★★★
The update to the three-time Award-winning Audio Pro C10 gets Airplay 2 and Google Cast to complete a multi-room home run. Size (hwd) 17 x 32 x 18cm Battery No
B&O Beoplay A6 £729
February 2016 ★★★★★
Oozing style and substance, the A6 effortlessly combines the simplicity and convenience of a one-box system. It’s a job fully well done.
Size (hwd) 30 x 54 x 16cm Battery No
Naim Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation £749
Best home wireless speaker over £500, Awards 2020 ★★★★★
The greatest value here is not found in the features or design, but in a sonic performance that will effortlessly dispense of any one-box rival near this price. Size (hd) 17 x 14cm Battery No Voice assistant Siri
Bowers & Wilkins Formation Wedge £899
November 2019 ★★★★★
The B&W Formation Wedge offers the kind of detailed, balanced, cohesive sound that cannot be ignored – making it a class-leader in its category. Size (hwd) 26 x 28 x 26cm Battery No
Naim Mu-so 2 £1299
September 2019 ★★★★★
We’re surprised just how much sonic progression the Naim Mu-so 2 brings over the original – Naim says that 95 per cent of the Mu-so 2 is new.
Size (hwd) 12 x 63 x 26cm Battery No
Linn Series 3 £2950
April 2020 ★★★★★
The most expensive wireless speaker we’ve ever tested also happens to be the best. It’s hardly a bargain, but we are left convinced of its appeal. Size (hwd) 30 x 25 x 21cm Battery No
Amazon Echo Plus (2018) £140
January 2019 ★★★★★
The 2nd-gen Plus is Amazon’s flagship smart speaker, and it finally has the sonic talents to match its smarts – especially at this price. Size (hwd) 15 x 10 x 10cm Battery No Voice assistant Alexa
Sonos One £199
Awards 2017 ★★★★★
Essentially a Play:1 with Alexa. The odd software niggle at launch, but one of the best wireless speakers around just got smarter. Size (hwd) 16 x 12 x 12cm Battery No Voice assistant Alexa
Ultimate Ears Megablast £270
February 2018 ★★★★★
Featuring Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant in a portable speaker, the Megablast is Ultimate Ears’ most energetic and controlled speaker yet. Size (hwd) 24 x 9 x 9cm Battery 16 hours Voice assistant Alexa
Apple Homepod £319
April 2018 ★★★★★
It works best if you’re in the Apple ecosystem, but nevertheless it’s the best-sounding, most music-orientated smart speaker available. Size (hd) 17 x 14cm Battery No Voice assistant Siri