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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 22 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Jambox is the most stylish portable speaker we've seen, with features and sound quality you won't find in comparable compact designs. Read review

Specs: Speakers, Portable speaker, Wireless - Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, Wired, Active, 85 dB, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The JBL Charge is a nice compromise for those who want a better-sounding portable wireless speaker but don't want to make the jump -- both in terms of size and price -- to something like the Jawbone Big Jambox or Bose SoundLink. Read review

Specs: Portable speaker, Wireless - Bluetooth, Blue

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Creative D100 speaker plays music wirelessly from your Bluetooth-compatible music player with impressive low-end range from its dual 3-inch drivers, making it a worthwhile addition to your next outdoor get-together. And although it doesn't have a remote control or speakerphone functionality, the price is right for this portable speaker and it earns our recommendation. Read review

Specs: Speakers, Portable speaker, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, Active, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 43 reviews

The Bottom Line: In the sea of affordable, forgettable iPod speakers, the Logitech S715i is a beacon for those who prefer their music to sound great. Read review

Specs: Speakers, Portable speaker, Wired, Active

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Philips SoundShooter Wireless has a sharp design and is one of the better-sounding sub-$50 tiny Bluetooth speakers -- and it has speakerphone capabilities to boot. Read review

Specs: Portable Wireless Bluetooth speaker, Bluetooth, Wired, Orange

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Soundfreaq Sound Kick portable Bluetooth speaker is a good value, with an attractive design and good performance for its size. Read review

Specs: Portable Wireless Bluetooth speaker, Speaker, Wireless - Bluetooth, Active

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Grace Digital Ecoxgear Ecoxbt's waterproof design and affordable price make it the go-to wireless speaker for pool parties, bathrooms, and other wet environments. Read review

Specs: Wireless portable speaker, Bluetooth speaker, Bluetooth, Orange

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Grace Digital Ecoxgear Ecoxbt's waterproof design and affordable price make it the go-to wireless speaker for pool parties, bathrooms, and other wet environments. Read review

Specs: Wireless portable speaker, Bluetooth speaker, Bluetooth, Red

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 20 reviews

The Bottom Line: The BlueAnt S4 delivers good call quality and, with its voice trigger system, increased vehicle safety. However, it excludes many popular handsets from its true hands-free claim by not including its own voice dialer. Read review

Specs: Speakers

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 10 reviews

Specs: Speakers, Active, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: With its durable outer shell, multiple connectivity options, and wide range of sound, the Logitech Wireless Speaker Z515 makes a great sidekick for your next backyard barbecue or picnic party. However, if portability isn't your primary concern, you can trade size for sound quality with the Creative D100, another Bluetooth speaker that costs less than the Logitech. Read review

Specs: Speakers, Wireless, Active

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The company's upcoming wireless speaker delivers 12 hours of battery life and costs $149. Read review

Specs: Portable speaker, Wireless - Bluetooth, Grey

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: While the SoundLink Bluetooth Mobile Speaker II may no longer be in a class by itself, it's still near the top of the portable Bluetooth speaker category. Read review

Specs: Portable speaker, Bluetooth speaker, Wired - Bluetooth, Wireless, Silver

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The X-Mini Max II Capsule Speaker is an excellent option for anyone looking for an ultraportable speaker that offers great sound quality at a very reasonable price. Read review

Specs: Speakers, Wired, Active, 2.5 Watt, Red

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Portable speaker, Wireless - Bluetooth, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you need a durable, portable, and practical way to get loud, the Ion Block Rocker is an impressive and easy-to-use solution. Read review

Specs: Speakers

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Samsung announced its first-ever portable Bluetooth speaker at CES 2013, featuring the apt-X codec and NFC pairing. Read review

Specs: Portable speaker, Bluetooth speaker, Wireless - NFC

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech Z305 is an unobtrusive solution if you're sick of the tinny, enclosed sound from your laptop speakers but don't have room for a five-piece PC speaker set. We recommend this plug-and-play external audio device for its simplicity of operation, low cost, and convenience for use on the run. Read review

Specs: Speakers, Wired, Active

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Although it's fairly pricey, the House of Marley Bag of Rhythm is a quality portable boom box that throws out a lot of sound for its size. Read review

Specs: Portable iPod/iPhone sound system, Portable Speaker, Wired, Active

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The JBL Flip's decent performance and attractive design make it a worthy Bluetooth speaker contender at $100. Read review

Specs: Portable Wireless Bluetooth speaker, Portable speaker, Bluetooth, Wireless, White

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though you can't expect too much from these iHome iHM79 mini speakers, they do offer relatively decent sound for their small size, and they travel well. Read review

Specs: Speakers, Portable speaker, Wired, Active, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a straight-forward portable speaker with a useful, understated design and solid sound, the Altec Lansing InMotion is a good choice. Read review

Specs: Speakers, Portable speaker, Wired, Active

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: It may not be the most compact portable speaker on the block, but the Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere 2 offers useful extras and great sound for an affordable price. Read review

Specs: Speakers, Portable speaker, Wired, Active, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Logitech S315i Rechargeable Speaker offers good sound quality in a compact, durable package; it's a solid choice for iPod owners who are constantly on the go. Read review

Specs: Speakers, Wired, Active

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: It's great that Tivoli added Bluetooth streaming to its great little PAL radio, but its $300 price tag is excessive. Read review

Specs: Speaker, Portable speaker, Bluetooth - Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, Glossy blue