Best 5 budget-friendly Bluetooth speakers you can buy right now

Bluetooth speakers come in all sizes, shapes and prices, and you can find them on almost every shelf. While it is understandable that the best speakers will be costlier, that doesn’t mean you can’t find a decent portable device at a lower price. It is true that you have to compromise when it comes to fancier features, because you can’t expect a $20 speaker to come with all the bells and whistles. But as long as the audio quality and battery life are good enough, there’s no reason to break the bank and buy the most expensive gadget on the market.

Here are 5 of the best Bluetooth speakers on a budget:

• JBL Clip 2. Price: $59.95. While it’s not the loudest speaker out there, it is still a great value for the money. It is manufactured by a reputable company, it is affordable, completely waterproof, small and easy to carry around. Main specs:

Playtime: up to 8 hours

Weight: 6.49 ounces

Bluetooth version: 4.2

IPX7 rating

3.5mm audio output

• Anker SoundCore 2. Price: $39.99. This speaker has an impressive battery life and it is water resistant, although not completely waterproof. Specs:

Playtime: up to 24 hours

Waterproof rating: IPX5

Bluetooth version: 4.2

Frequency response: 70 Hz-20kHz

Weight: 12.6 ounces

• Willnorn SoundPlus. Price: $26.99. Has an excellent battery life and it is IPX5 rated. It doesn’t have a strong bass, but it sounds clear and crisp. Specs:

Playtime: up to 24 hours

Bluetooth: 4.1

NFC

IPX5 rating

• Creative Muvo Mini. Price: $45.92. It has a good battery life and it dust and water resistant. On the downside: it’s not that loud. Specs:

Weight: 10.1 oz

Available in several colors

Bluetooth: 4.0

NFC

Battery life: 10 hours

IP66 rating (water and dust resistant)

• UE Roll 2. Price: $99.99. Although it’s not the most budget-friendly speaker, it is also fairly priced, given its capabilities. This Bluetooth speaker has a great sound quality and it is completely waterproof, so you can even take it with you in the pool. Specs:

Battery life: Up to 9 hours

Completely waterproof: IPX7 rated

Weight: 11.64 ounces

3.5mm audio output

Wireless range: up to 100 ft.