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 Update: November 2020

Infinity Fuze Pint Deep Bass - Best Value Compact Speakers

SEGMENT
Mini
WATTAGE
2.5W
PLAYTIME
5 Hrs
SPEC
180Hz-20kHz,70dB
SETUP
1 Driver
PAIRING
No
PROTECTION
None
WEIGHT
2 Kg
WARRANTY
1 Year

Infinity, a sub brand of JBL/Harman offers good value products and the Fuze pint has done the same. Although, there was a lot of competition in this segment the Infinity Fuze Pint takes the spot for the price and features that it offers. It is a tiny little speaker that is easy to carry in small bags or even your pocket. Build Quality is good as is the case with other bluetooth speakers. It comes in 3 colours, has a dual equalizer modes, voice assistant integration, can take calls. The sound output has a bit of punch which implies that it is more towards the bass side. Hence if you are the one who likes more clear vocals(mid's) and highs we suggest you go for the Mi Compact Bluetooth Speakers which is more caters to the non-bass audience. Infinity Pint does not come with any water protection technology which is sad, but if you want an alternative you can go for the Infinity Fuze 100 which comes which has a better sound quality and comes with an IPX7 water protection and also has a longer battery life.

PROS
Compact Size
Good Build Quality
Punchy Bass
Feature Packed
CONS
No Water Protection
5 Hour Battery Life

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom Portable - Best Mini Portable

SEGMENT
Mini
WATTAGE
17W
PLAYTIME
10 Hrs
SPEC
80Hz - 20kHz
SETUP
2 x 40mm, 2 pass rad
PAIRING
Yes
PROTECTION
IPX7
WEIGHT
0.425 Kg
WARRANTY
2 Years

Ultimate Ears (UE) owned by Logitech, manufacturers speakers designed to an audience who appreciate good build, looks and quality. UE Wonderboom is an excellent small sized speakers with good performance, great build quality and a decent battery life. It is certainly loud for the size and this is due to the powerful 2 x 40mm drivers it has. The sound reproduction was clear and loud and was very neutral. You get a 360 degree sound output unlike other speakers where the looks say but at actual are one sided. The build is rugged and can handle any impact, scratch, and water immersion. It also floats when dropped in water. It comes with a mammoth 33m bluetooth range which means that you can control the speakers from different rooms in the house, you hardly find speakers with such range. With all said it misses some common features like voice assistant integration,call feature,aux input.All in all this is a great speaker at this size segment and will really be a treat to own.

PROS
Great Sound Quality
2 Active Drivers
33m Wireless Range
2 Years Warranty
CONS
No Aux Input
No Voice Assistant Integration
No Call Feature

Boat Stone SpinX 2.0 - Best Value Standard Size Speakers

SEGMENT
Standard
WATTAGE
12W
PLAYTIME
8 Hrs
SPEC
180Hz-20kHz
SETUP
2 x 40mm Drivers with dual radiators
PAIRING
Yes
PROTECTION
IPX6
WEIGHT
0.6 Kg
WARRANTY
1 Year

Boat the Indian Brand that we know makes good value speakers and that is why their product has managed to take the value spot in the Standard Speaker Size Segment. Boat Stone SpinX 2.0 is a decently crafted speaker with good grip, good button tactile feedback in an aesthetic design. Powered by 2 x 40mm Drivers with dual passive radiators. The sound quality is neutral, by that we mean that it does not highlight any mids or highs and hance a balanced output. Although we would have liked it to be louder but at this price point we would not bargain more. It comes with an 8 hr play time and requires hrs for full charge. Comes with an IPX6 Water resistant protection which is great. Has Aux Input, Card Reader, can be paired with similar speakers which is great. It comes with a tripod thread hole similar to DSLR cameras which allows you to attach it to a tripod.

PROS
Bang for the Buck
Aux-In/SD Card Reader
Elegant Design
Water Resistant
CONS
Could have been louder

Sony SRS-XB33 - Best Standard Size Speakers

SEGMENT
Standard
WATTAGE
30W
PLAYTIME
12-24 Hrs
SPEC
20Hz -20kHz
SETUP
2 x Active, 2 Passive Radiator
PAIRING
Yes, Party Connect
PROTECTION
IP67
WEIGHT
1.1Kg
WARRANTY
1 Year

Sony needs no introduction as a brand and for the experience they have for the past 25 to 30 years since their inception. Its true that they are going through tough times but boy, they have come up strong with at least their portable speaker line up to say for now. Sony SRS-XB33 is part of the latest line-up along with the XB23, and XB43 the XB23 being more lower end and the XB43 at the higher end. The XB33 is an excellent product and deserves the 'Best Standard Speaker' Crown with its powerful 30W output from the 2 Full Range Drivers. The drivers have a proprietary design which Sony calls it X-balanced speaker for louder sound and less distortion. The sound in actual is loud and the lows,mids,and highs are well represented. Basses are Deep and the highs are clear. It supports Bluetooth 5.0 and has support for the AAC Codec but not AptX. Support for AAC will ensure that songs from your iPhone are reproduced with less loss. The battery life is advertised as 24 hrs but this is true for the stamina mode and at the extra bass mode you should get a battery life of around 8-12 Hrs at 80% volume. Speaker can be charged through the USB-C port and has a USB port to charge other devices. It comes with Sony Party Connect which allows you to pair with other Party Connect Sony Speakers. Speakers are rugged and are dustproof, waterproof and washable confirming to the IP67 standard. The speaker can be controlled through your phone using Sony's Fiestable App which allows you to use motion control gestures.

PROS
30W Powerful Sound
AAC Codec Support
12-24Hr Battery Life
Robust Build
CONS
No AptX

Boat Stone 1500 - Best Value Party Boombox

SEGMENT
Boombox
WATTAGE
40W
PLAYTIME
8 Hrs
SPEC
20Hz-20kHz,>80dB
SETUP
2x70 mm Woofer, 2x31mm Tweeter
PAIRING
Yes, TWS
PROTECTION
IPX6
WEIGHT
3 Kg
WARRANTY
1 Year

Boat Stone 1500 convincingly clinched the Best Value Spot in the Boombox Category. It is a great package for the price it is available in. Dual Drivers with Dual Passive Radiators combine to give an output of 40W. It gives a loud and clear reproduction of lows, mids, and high. Battery life is not so great as it lasts only 8hrs with a charging time of 4.5 Hrs. Hence you will have to be careful when during outings and be very mindful of the battery life. The build quality of the speakers are good and is crafted well. It comes with a 3.5 mm Aux In and USB Slot to play songs from your thumb drive. It supports the FLAC Losless Format. It comes with a microphone and can take calls. It has twin equalizer modes- Indoor/Outdoor. It is equipped with IPX6 Water and Shock Resistance which is necessary as outdoors always bring surprises. It has TWS Feature- which means you can connect 2 speakers at once. It has a 10m range through the Bluetooth 4.2 Technology.

PROS
Rock Bottom Price
Powerful Bass
Type-C Charging
USB Reader
CONS
Only 7 Hrs Playtime

JBL Boombox - Best Party Boombox Speakers

SEGMENT
Party Boombox
WATTAGE
60W
PLAYTIME
16-24 Hrs
SPEC
50Hz-20kHz,80dB
SETUP
2x4" Woofer, 2x20mm Tweeter
PAIRING
Yes, JBL Connect+
PROTECTION
IPX7
WEIGHT
5.25 Kg
WARRANTY
1 Year

JBL too needs no introduction and are the top players when it comes to speaker market. The JBL Boombox clinched the top spot in the Boombox Party Size Segment due to the sheer power it offers and being the best speaker to rock parties for which this segment is for. Coming to what’s under the hood, It comes with 2 massive 4"woofers and two 20 mm tweeters to do the job which is huge. All sound ranges were lively, vibrant and what sets this apart is the power and thumping base that it provides which we could not ask for more. It supports bluetooth 4.2 and has no support for AAC nor AptX which we feel is a bummer, this goes to show that it is really meant for those party environment were rock, metal and electronic sound elements dominate. For Audiophiles and for those classical vocal music lovers looking for a speaker in this size segment we recommend going with the Marshall Kilburn II which has one of the most accurate sound reproduction, comes with Bluetooth 5.0 and AptX Lossless Codec Support. Coming back to JBL, It is IPX7 Waterproof which means it can sustain immersions in water for 30 mins and also floats on water by nature which is great for parties dominated by swimming booze lovers. It comes with 24 Hr battery life which cannot be expected if you play it at above 50% volume and takes around 6.5 hrs to charge. It comes with an AC Adapter for direct use with an electrical outlet. It has 2 USB ports to simultaneously charge two devices, also Aux-In is provided. There is a presence of a micro-USB port which JBL says is for firmware updates. It comes with Voice Connect, Stereo Pairing, JBL Connect+ to chain with other JBL Connect+ Speakers.

PROS
Powerful Performance
Superb Bass
16-24 Hrs Battery Life
Ideal Party Rocker
CONS
No AAC,AptX Support