If there's a home decor, backpack or personal taste that the Tribit Audio Stormbox Micro can’t merge in with happily, we've yet to find it.
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Read the full review: Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Gen)
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Throw in its classy, well made design, easy to use operation and the bonus of Alexa, and you're looking at a Bluetooth speaker sequel that has very much been worth the wait. It works a treat, too, delivering a pleasingly comfortable yet authoritative performance that you'd be happy listening to all day. The new A1 supports Qualcomm’s latest aptX Adaptive Bluetooth 5.1 codec, there's an IP67 rating for water and dust ingress, and Alexa is here – despite the fact that it's Bluetooth-only.
It boasts similar dimensions to a large floury bap, but that's where any comparisons with baked goods end. Its output could reasonably be described as "premium" and "innovative" – and the B&O Beosound A1 (2nd Gen) wireless speaker is no exception. In the Danish electronics specialist’s catalogue you'll find a wheel-shaped wireless speaker, a TV that opens up like a butterfly, and an 8200-watt monolithic speaker comprising 18 drivers. It can be beaten for battery life, at 12 hours, but once you're actually listening to it, JBL's fifth (and most recent) Flip easily betters the competition at the price.īang & Olufsen isn’t noted for following the herd. It may be low on added extras, (there is a wrist strap that fits comfortably over our hand and makes the Flip 5 feel extra-secure when we're holding it) but the Flip 5 gets away with it. If you don’t mind the lack of aux-in port or inbuilt microphone (as seen in the Flip 4) or the inability to partner it with older JBL speakers (the PartyBoost function is not backwards compatible with Connect+ enabled speakers, like the JBL Charge 4), it’s an excellent proposition for the money. Truly, JBL’s backpack-friendly offering sounds great for the price.
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No aux-in or microphone -Not Connect+ compatible -Basic appĪ worthy What Hi-fi? Award-winner last year – and if all you want is a portable outdoorsy Bluetooth speaker that sounds as good as £100 can buy, you’ll still be hard-pressed to better the Flip 5. Oh yes, it made this 'Best Buy' list – and the new JBL Flip 6 is in the pipeline too, so watch this space. JBL's Charge 5 is finally here with an IP67 rating for water and dust ingress. Some models even offer access to voice assistants, should you need to ask Alexa whether aliens really do exist, or the chances of rain this weekend in Devon.Īll of these relatively dinky models are great for slinging in a bag, but don't be fooled: there are plenty of high-fidelity options if you want to really level up the sound quality outside.
Most portable speakers feature hooks or handles for carrying plus Bluetooth wireless connectivity. Whatever necessitates your music al fresco, there are plenty of portable outdoor speakers that aren't phased by a daily dose of mother nature.įully waterproof speakers are a great option and will survive a lengthy dip in your private pool (you lucky thing, you) while dustproof (look for IP67) speakers can shrug off sand with the best of us. Listening to music on your bike with a portable speaker is probably a lot safer than wearing headphones, and sticking a playlist on while weeding the lawn surely eases that particular job. Whether you genuinely love a podcast in the garden or you're calmly nudged that way when your nearest and dearest does their online yoga class, grabbing an outdoor Bluetooth speaker is the solution.