Place |
Name |
Characteristic in the rating |
1 | Bowers & Wilkins Formation Wedge | The best design. Great sound out of the box |
2 | JBL PartyBox 1000 | The most powerful column |
3 | Naim Audio Mu-so 2nd Generation | Ideal solution for home |
4 | Paradigm PW 800 | Compact Form Factor |
5 | JBL Partybox 310 | Best for parties and picnics |
6 | Heco Direct 800BT | Lots of connectivity options |
7 | SUPRA SMB-350 | The cheapest. The smallest |
8 | Naim Audio Mu-so | The best choice |
9 | Dynaudio Music 7 | The highest quality build |
10 | JBL PartyBox 300 | Optimum price/functionality ratio |
Portable speakers, especially wireless bluetooth speakers, are associated with something low-power and not able to please with clear sound. However, this is far from the case, and there are boomboxes with very high power and the best playback quality. Our rating mainly included models with a power of 200 watts or more, and this is already a full-fledged stereo system.
When selecting models for the rating, we were guided by the following factors:
- Portability.Speakers are portable and do not require permanent installation, but they are not always compact. To achieve the required power, manufacturers have to sacrifice dimensions.
- High power. The minimum figure is one hundred watts, and there are no maximum restrictions. There are models over 700 watts, although this is rare on the market.
- Sound quality. In addition to the frequency at which the presented speakers operate, reviews of real users are considered.
- Powerful bass. This is what portable models often lack, so we placed special emphasis on this factor in the selection.
But the democratic nature of the price is not considered. Such models, by definition, cannot be cheap, so the price range is very wide, and directly affects other characteristics. For example, the most powerful speaker with perfect sound and bass will cost more than a less powerful counterpart.
TOP 10 most powerful portable speakers
10 JBL PartyBox 300
Country: USA
Average price: 29990 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.5
One of the best powerful portable speakers for the money. This is a model of the previous generation, and due to this, it is more attractive in price than its competitors. Some owners of the "three hundredth" decided to buy a new JBL Partybox 310 speaker and felt a serious increase in sound detail. And someone just updated the firmware, and then there is almost no difference between 300 and 310.
The case hides 240 W of power, a large battery that will allow you to listen to music in nature for up to 18 hours in a row. There are lighting effects, in the evening it looks amazing. The reviews complain that the minimum volume level is not low enough, that the switching process is noisy.This model is not suitable for a home theater, it was created solely to yell songs to a barbecue in the yard in the country, in nature, on the beach.
9 Dynaudio Music 7
Country: Denmark
Average price: 94900 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.5
Audio equipment manufacturers constantly compete with each other in the number of built-in features, often forgetting about the quality of their product. Yes, famous brands constantly monitor reliability and other characteristics, but the Danish brand called DanAudio has surpassed all. As they say in numerous reviews, this is the most reliable portable speaker. Practically not killed and fully meets all the listed characteristics.
But with the characteristics here, not everything is so smooth. The total power of the two channels is only 100 watts, which is negligible compared to other models in our rating. At the same time, the device is very expensive. More than a hundred thousand rubles, and this is taking into account the fact that the speaker does not have a built-in subwoofer, and high-quality bass is reproduced without it. Other advantages include perfect bluetooth pairing with any devices and the presence of a manual equalizer. There are also some complaints about the dimensions. The width of the model is almost a meter, that is, the speaker is portable, but very bulky, and works exclusively from the network, so it’s better to immediately find a place for it in the apartment.
8 Naim Audio Mu-so
Country: Great Britain
Average price: 185000 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.6
If you are one of those lucky ones who can afford not to pay attention to the price tag when choosing something, then be sure to check out this portable speaker. Let's start with power. Here it is 250 watts per channel.There are two channels, that is, a total power of half a kilowatt, and this is the most impressive result. Yes, there are more powerful speakers, but no model produces such pure bass. There is already a built-in subwoofer, brought to the top of the flat case. There are only high-frequency speakers in the front panel.
The speaker itself is flat and resembles a turntable. Dimensions are relatively small, only 600 by 250 millimeters with a height of 12 centimeters. At the same time, the device weighs almost 14 kilograms. Yes, the speaker is portable, but it is better to immediately find a stationary location for it. In addition, it works exclusively from the mains, since there are no batteries that can power such powerful equipment for any length of time.
7 SUPRA SMB-350
Country: Japan
Average price: 2890 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.5
The manufacturer positions this model as a party speaker. Indeed, the model is adapted for organizing parties: there is karaoke, lighting, Bluetooth for wireless communication with a smartphone, a built-in battery and even an FM tuner so you can listen to the radio on a picnic.
This portable speaker is loud and quite bassy, but reviews say that the sound loses a lot of quality if the volume level is more than 60%. For use in an apartment, this is quite enough, but in nature you will have to compromise: either settle for sound distortion, or listen to high-quality audio, but more quietly. As disadvantages, users write down the absence of a remote control and a microphone in the kit, although in some stores the remote control is declared in the package. Otherwise, this is one of the best compact yet powerful options.
6 Heco Direct 800BT
Country: Germany
Average price: 59000 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.6
A variety of audio devices and a constant race for power and sound quality have led to the emergence of a huge number of connectors and cables, and now, when choosing a speaker, you have to pay attention to what connectors it has. If you choose this model, then you don’t have to worry about it. Manufacturers have pushed almost all modern cable connection systems into the speaker, there are even the notorious “tulips”, which have long become a rarity for many.
As for the technical aspects, they are at the highest level here. The total power output by a two-channel amplifier is almost 300 watts, and everything is reproduced through 4 speakers of different frequencies. Of the shortcomings, the lack of a built-in subwoofer stands out, but there is a special connector for connecting it. And not the last place in the list of advantages is the design of the device. Despite the rather large dimensions and weight of almost 8 kilograms, it is still a portable speaker that looks very authentic and stylish.
5 JBL Partybox 310
Country: USA
Average price: 35990 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.7
A truly portable speaker that surprises with its power. With 240 watts of power inside, it's one of the loudest and bassiest models for picnics and beach parties. The device is bulky and heavy - it weighs more than 17 kg, so buying this option for a hike is not the best solution. For ease of transportation, engineers have provided a retractable handle and wheels, but the reviews say that this way you can drag the device only for short distances.
Among the advantages: powerful bass, high volume, long battery life, light music and good sound. Detailed, with elaborate highs and a huge volume margin. At maximum volume, there is a feeling that the column is choking. Bonus - there is an IPX4 level of moisture protection.
4 Paradigm PW 800
Country: Canada
Average price: 82828 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.7
Powerful portable speakers rarely come in a compact form factor. Manufacturers invest in them a serious filling that requires space, but the Canadian brand Paradigm has managed to develop the most compact speaker with a power of more than 200 watts, and in this case this is its main competitive advantage, which even more well-known manufacturers cannot boast of.
Despite its small size and weight of just over 6 kilograms, the speaker produces excellent bass thanks to just one woofer. There is also no built-in subwoofer, but there is a special connector for connecting it. Of course, without a subwoofer, it will not be possible to achieve powerful sound, but even without it, the speaker has excellent performance and extremely positive reviews. The negative concerns only the price component. The price tag is really impressive, and not everyone can afford such equipment. But, as experts say, it's worth it, and in addition to quality, the reliability of the model and its durability are highlighted.
3 Naim Audio Mu-so 2nd Generation
Country: Great Britain
Average price: 141800 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.8
One of the most powerful portable speakers for the home. You can’t take it on a picnic or on a hike - you need electricity, and the form factor is not suitable.But for home theater and parties, the model is fully adapted. So, a total power of 450 W guarantees a loud sound with a pleasant bass. There is bluetooth, you can use it to play music from your smartphone and other gadgets. Reviews are full of admiration for the appearance and sound.
Experienced users warn: to unleash the full potential of these acoustics, you need a good sound source. Services like Apple Music or Spotify are not suitable: you need streaming platforms like Tidal or Qobuz. The owners say that the usual Pink Floyd on this device is revealed in a completely different way: transparent, powerful, juicy. The main disadvantages of the speaker: no built-in battery, high cost and the same high requirements for the quality of the track source.
2 JBL PartyBox 1000
Country: USA
Average price: 57150 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.9
If you are looking for the most powerful portable speaker with perfect sound quality, this is the one for you. And it really is the best option in all respects. And let's start with the main criterion - power. Here it is 1100 watts. Yes, yes, it's not a typo. Exactly one thousand one hundred watts, and this is the highest figure that the producing companies managed to achieve. In principle, this is not surprising, given the manufacturer of this model. The company has been a market leader for many years and often becomes a technology innovator.
The two powerful main speakers are hidden behind an LED panel that reacts to the rhythm of the music being played, and the woofers are open, which gives the best bass that is not blocked by the diaphragm. The speaker works via bluetooth or cable, while the playback quality is still very high.And if you wish, you can listen to music from a regular USB flash drive, for which a corresponding connector is provided on the case. With such a column, you can “pump” even a small club, not to mention an apartment, and if it weren’t for the price, which probably shocked many, this model would be in first place in the rating.
1 Bowers & Wilkins Formation Wedge
Country: Great Britain
Average price: 89990 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.9
This is a premium speaker and is considered portable. In fact, it does not have a built-in battery, it can only work when connected to electricity. But it has Bluetooth for wireless communication: music can be played from a smartphone, tablet, PC. The total power is 240 watts, and this is an honest number. At the same time, the device is not particularly heavy - the weight is 6.5 kg.
The reviews note that, perhaps, at very low and very high frequencies, it does not sound as clear as more expensive competitors, but the sound is spotty, fills the entire space and is gorgeous right out of the box. The bass is felt, and it is deep and rich, and not just an empty “boom-boom-boom”. The design is another reason to admire the Formation Wedge. Buyers are completely satisfied with the purchase and believe that the column is worth the money.