Review & Buying Guide
Are you looking for the best and loudest portable Bluetooth speaker on your budget? In this review, we break down the top 5 best and loudest portable Bluetooth speakers that are available on the market. Actually, we tried to make the list based on their quality, popularity, price & user opinions.
Top 5 Loudest Portable Bluetooth Speakers:
[Review]
⇒ Ultimate Ears UE Hyperboom
Ultimate Ears UE Hyperboom. Over the years UE has been constantly offering Bluetooth speakers that can go very loud with long-lasting playtime. All in a durable enclosure. Their newest and largest Hyperboom is no exception. While its output is not completely 360-degrees like we got used to their speakers. The sound is still projected at 45-degrees which gives great sound dispersion compared to other speakers that have a direct output at the front.
With two four and a half-inch woofers, one-inch dedicated Tweeters, and large back-firing passive radiators this speaker will properly fill the room with sound especially when placed near a corner. With the help of its built-in microphone, the adaptive EQ feature ensures the sound is never too boomy or bright. Regardless of whether you place the speaker in a small room or outside near the pool. In addition to that, the UE app also offers a 5-band equalizer so you can manually dial in the sound you prefer, but you also have the option to use the already built-in equalizer presets.
Where this speaker really shines is the sheer volume and punch at the highest levels. While most speakers compress the bass at high volumes. The Hyperboom is able to maintain the kick while being very loud for its size. For an even louder sound, you can connect the Hyperboom to the rest of the UE lineup in case your friends own another UE portable speaker. The Hyperboom is splash-proof. So, accidental spills or sudden rain won’t damage it, and the battery life can last up to 24 hours at a moderate volume.
Like many larger speakers these days, this one also has a USB output port to charge devices like phones or tablets in case they’re running low. It also has an optical and AUX input to easily connect other non-Bluetooth devices such as TVs and turntables. We would have liked to see the charging be done through a USB Type-C port, but unfortunately, it needs a proprietary charger. I assume that is because of the higher power needed to charge and power. Compared to smaller Bluetooth speakers, the USB-C plug simply can’t handle that.
[Pros & Cons]
- Graphic EQ + presets.
- Gets pretty loud.
- Good soundstage.
- Lacks low-bass.
⇒ Marshall Tufton
Marshall Tufton. Marshall is one of the most iconic brands we’ve probably all seen on almost every stage at rock concerts. They’ve been making guitar cabinets and amplifiers. Since the 1960s and recently entered the portable Bluetooth speaker market with a variety of models. The Tufton is their biggest and loudest battery-powered portable. The first thing that strikes you about this speaker is its design. Their approach is to maintain the looks of their classic guitar combos personally. I really like the vintage classy look, and while the outside doesn’t look modern. The inside is packed with the latest technology and parts.
The Tuft features a Bluetooth 5 chip, a battery pack that offers up to 20 hours of playtime, and a four-channel digital amplifier to power the large front woofer, a soft dome tweeter, and two full-range drivers. One of them emits the sound from the back of the speaker a technology that Marshall calls bloom line which basically creates a very spacious. Immersive sound from a single speaker unit. On the top of the speaker, you’ll find next to an elegant battery indicator. Base and treble knobs give you the option to easily fine-tune the sound to your taste.
Just like the previously mentioned Hyperboom, the Tufton can also withstand a little water with its IPX2 rating, thanks to its iconic corner caps and metal mesh grille. It can take most bumps without issues. The speaker has a built-in power supply. So, all you need is an AC cord to power and charge the speaker, and thanks to its quick charging capabilities just 20 minutes gets you four hours of portable playtime.
[Pros & Cons]
- Powerful audio performance with rich bass depth and bright highs.
- Adjustable bass and treble knobs.
- Handsome design.
- Expensive.
- No onboard playback controls or speakerphone.
- Sound signature can be heavy on the bass, even when adjusting EQ controls.
⇒ JBL BoomBox 2
JBL BoomBox 2. By now we all know that JBL is one of the biggest and oldest players in the portable BlueTooth speaker market with their very popular flip and charge speaker series. The BoomBox line has just been updated to its second generation and most things that weren’t quite right on their previous model are now fixed. For starters, this thing’s base is incredible. With the exception of very few other models, most Bluetooth speakers on the market today simply lack serious, low bass. Not exactly sure why but my assumption is to preserve battery life since low bass consumes a lot of energy.
Well, the BoomBox 2 is a different kind of beast for sure. With its base digging deep at around 40-hertz and surprisingly without sacrificing battery life. Probably thanks to more efficient amplifier circuits and higher sensitivity drivers. Besides, the improved base compared to the BoomBox 1. Treble is also much nicer and smoother. The old one was slightly harsh sounding with some peaks in the lower treble, but that has been completely fixed for the new model. Thanks to its large capacity battery.
Just like the Hyperboom, the BoomBox 2 also has a USB output port for charging your phone or tablet while still being able to play up to 24 hours depending on volume level. While the design didn’t change much. JBL went with the saying if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. The speaker is very durable, easily carryable. Thanks to its solid handle and with an IPX7 rating completely waterproof so it can even be thrown in the pool without suffering any damage.
Inside, the Bluetooth 5.1 chip sends the audio signal to a four-channel digital amplifier which powers a couple of long-throw four-inch woofers and two soft dome tweeters with great dispersion. Lastly, the proprietary party boost feature allows you to connect with multiple JBL speakers for an even louder and immersive sound experience.
[Pros & Cons]
- Loud, distortion-free sound.
- IPX7 water-resistant.
- 24-hour battery life.
- Expensive.
- Missing the best Bluetooth codecs.
- Won’t work with the original.
⇒ JBL Partybox 110
JBL Partybox 110. In case, you need an even louder Bluetooth speaker let’s say for a party. The JBL Partybox 110 is definitely an option. More suitable for larger events than the BoomBox 2. The Party box 100 while being larger and louder. Ironically, it’s also slightly cheaper than the boombox, but why you may ask? Well, from my research it turns out that the party box has a slightly less refined sound than the boombox while still offering excellent value and honestly, a more powerful sound for your party. It’s called a party box for a reason. This thing features a 160-watt amplifier that powers a couple of five and a quarter-inch woofers and a pair of two-inch tweeters, and a large battery pack that ensures 12 hours of music playback at a volume level of seven.
[Pros & Cons]
- Gets loud.
- Mic and guitar inputs.
- Compression present at max volume.
- No graphic EQ.
⇒ Soundboks 3
Soundboks 3. Soundboks as a company was started by a group of young audio enthusiasts that simply wanted a powerful speaker that could handle the week-long festivals in Denmark. To ensure loud volume output and low battery consumption. They went with high-efficiency time-tested PA drivers. Compared to traditional HiFi drivers, these pa drivers can get very loud on relatively little power thanks to their high sensitivity.
The two 10-inch woofers and one-inch compression tweeter are powered by a three-channel, DSP driven, class D amplifier with a total power output of 200-watts, and to ensure virtually infinite playtime. The Soundboks features a swappable rechargeable battery pack. Connectivity-wise, the Soundboks 3 uses the latest Bluetooth 5 chip to connect wirelessly with your devices, two microphone and instrument inputs, one 3.5 millimeters AUX input, and one signal output.
The speaker can also be wirelessly daisy-chained with another five Soundboks three speakers for an insane amount of sound output. The company also offers a mobile app that can be used as a remote control for the speaker and has a built-in equalizer. Plus, other sound options that help fine-tune the speaker to your liking. The construction is incredibly durable with a cabinet made of poplar wood powder-coated aluminum frame, steel grille, handles, and silicon ball corners to significantly reduce any impact shocks.
A single swappable battery pack can last up to 40 hours at 50 volumes. 5 hours at full volume and can be completely recharged within three and a half hours. Finally, Soundboks 3 is IP65 rated which means it can withstand mostly all-natural elements. So, you can focus on the party and not worry about potential damage from accidental spills, dust, sand, or even rain.
[Pros & Cons]
- Can produce low-bass.
- Graphic EQ and presets.
- A lot of compression at max volume.
- Poor soundstage performance.
[Conclusion]
So, that was all about the top 5 best and loudest portable Bluetooth speakers just for you. Which one do you want to buy? We would love to hear from you. Please let us know and as always. Thanks for reading the article. Comment, and share with your friends if you found this article helpful.
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