Speakers

A simple, good-sounding Bluetooth portable speaker. Few techy extras, but the core design makes it useful in a bunch of situations in which other speakers may struggle

10 expert reviews | 15 user reviews

The Samsung HW-Q700B is an aggressively-priced Dolby Atmos soundbar that’ll (literally) elevate your movie sound. It’s a particularly attractive proposition if you have a Samsung TV that’s compatible with Q-Symphony technology, but is a great value...

2 expert reviews

The HW-Q800B delivers yet another impressive immersive performance for a Samsung soundbar, delivering a big, wide and spacious sound and powerful bass performance. With scope to add rear speakers and the Q800B less tied to needing a QLED TV to draw out...

3 expert reviews

The same odd shape but with more of a focus on streaming, the Zeppelin’s comeback is a worthy one with a terrific audio performance and slick streaming capabilities.

97 expert reviews | 147 user reviews

The JBL Go 3 is a tiny portable speaker that you can easily carry around with you. It looks cool and it'll survive drops, dust and splashes. You won't get wall-shaking sound but it's still powerful enough to use in most settings whether that's at the...

12 expert reviews | 70 user reviews

The Diamond 12.1s are excellent speakers for the money and deserve a place on the shortlist

9 expert reviews | 13 user reviews

The Dali Katch G2 is simply the best sound-per-pound portable Bluetooth speaker on the market right now, both comfortable in your home and on the road.

7 expert reviews

KEF’s Reference 1 Meta is a superb all-round package that combines excellent sound with clever engineering and impressive build quality

1 expert reviews | 5 user reviews

An energetic and powerful wireless speaker from Audio Pro that plays nice with other speakers in the Apple, Google and Audio Pro’s own ecosystem. Its sound could use a touch more clarity and definition; but on the whole, Audio Pro has delivered a very...

3 expert reviews

Available in cute finishes with an improved guarantee and a year’s subscription to Kids+, the Amazon Echo Dot Kids (5th generation) is well worth the extra tenner over the standard Echo Dot. Amazon’s parental controls are brilliant, offering fine,...

4 expert reviews

The Genelec 6040R is a rather unusual speaker whose appearance and choice of materials divide the waters. They also cost quite a lot of money, and in a hi-fi world where active speakers are mostly wireless, the professional XLR cable connections can...

4 expert reviews

The DHT-S716H’s lack of Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, or even DTS:VirtualX support does give us pause given the rapid rise of object-based 3D audio for both movies and music. That said, I’m blown away that a 3.0-channel soundbar without a subwoofer could sound...

4 expert reviews

Despite being pint-sized, this speaker really can blast out the tunes. The level of detail and punchy bass impressed, though the treble could sound strained at over 50% volume. Some great features include the adjustable EQ, Auracast connectivity, IP67...

15 expert reviews | 665 user reviews

When it's discounted from its $180 list price -- which it often is -- Anker's mini boombox speaker may be the best value Bluetooth speaker of the year.

5 expert reviews

The perfect solution for those who want a neat, flexible and affordable stereo system

6 expert reviews

It's not the newest soundbar from Samsung, but it's still one of the best

10 expert reviews | 21 user reviews

Big sound from a small soundbar, the Denon impresses with its performance and range of features. If you’re looking to compact system to beef up your TV’s audio and get a system that doubles up as a music system for the front room, this is a soundbar...

18 expert reviews | 13 user reviews

Not quite the complete package, but the SoundLink Flex might just have what it takes to satisfy your priorities…

12 expert reviews

If you're looking for a party speaker look no further than the JBL Partybox 710. Because of how big and heavy it is, it could be a bit of an eye-sore in your living room, but it's so worth it. The sound is so powerful it'll shake the walls, which...

8 expert reviews

The Edifier MP100 Plus is easily attached to your travel backpack and pumps out impressive sound for the size. Find out why we highly recommend this speaker in our review. This little portable speaker is perfect for your adventures.

2 expert reviews

The Cleer Scene is caught short when it comes to features, but it’s one of the best-sounding speakers currently available around the £100 mark.

2 expert reviews

The Philips Fidelio FS1 looks great and is extremely flexible in its usage. First impressions are very positive, but when it costs around twice as much as the Sonos One SL, it's a substantial investment. We'll have to do much more testing to find out...

3 expert reviews

The build quality of the Ikea Vappeby Bluetooth speaker is in line with its budget price, but you won't find many other models that can legitimately function as a lamp.

2 expert reviews

The finest standmounters Bowers & Wilkins currently makes

17 expert reviews | 2 user reviews

The Vizio M512a-H6 is a great value for those who want to get into Dolby Atmos without breaking the bank. The sound bar system sounds balanced, offers a ton of customization, and offers a great sense of space. While we wish the sound bar included an...

8 expert reviews