> Anker Soundcore Motion +

$99.99 From anker.com Features 30W, IPX7, aptX

1 This solid speaker has IPX7 water–resistance, making it essentially waterproof in everyday situations with its USB–C charging port and an aux input sealed behind a thick rubber flap. It’s Bluetooth only but pairing is simple and the companion app provides various EQ modes. On the top of the speaker are playback controls as well as a Bass Up button, which boosts the low end. Pushing up to 30W of power through its multiple drivers, it uses active crossovers and DSP for better sound separation as well as Bluetooth 5 and the aptX high–quality streaming codec.

Playback is impressive, with a pleasing soundstage and lots of volume available. A rear port combined with the Bass Up mode adds significant heft to the low end, more so than you would expect from a fairly compact unit, while remaining clear and very musical. With battery life rated at 12 hours on a full charge it’s a great speaker, especially considering its price.