Best Portable Bluetooth Speakers in India 2021

Do you know what a good ice-breaker is? Sharing good music, exchanging the non-guilty pleasure playlists and finding common interests. Be it at a party or an intimate gathering, when you’re meeting new people or catching up with good old friends, ambience can change the whole mood. And what’s better than good music on good speakers? But you can’t predict these things, so carrying one on the go in the form of a good portable Bluetooth speaker is a good idea. Besides, you can use a good one for more than that. Take hands-free phone calling for instance, especially if it’s a group phone call. If it looks sleek and sexy enough, it can also be a part of your home aesthetic.

If you’re in the market for the best portable Bluetooth speakers in India, you’ve come to the right place. Hopefully, by the end of it, I can help you make a choice.

Portable bluetooth speakers in India	Link
JBL Flip 4	Link
Marshall Kilburn	Link
Ultimate Ears Boom 3	Link
Anker Soundcore 2	Link
Sony Extra Bass SRS-XB10	Link
BoAt Stone SpinX	Link
JBL Charge 3	Link
Ultimate Ears Wonderboom	Link

Top Portable Bluetooth Speakers in India 2021

JBL Flip 4

Perfect for pool parties

Unlike the Flip predecessors, you can take your speaker int the pool (1 metre deep) for at least 30 minutes at a time for some good ol’ splashy fun. The speaker functions best horizontally for the passive radiators to add that extra oomph to the room.

The Flip 4 features in-built noise cancellation, resulting in phone calls that are disturbance-free. Moreover, the speakers have a shortcut to Siri and Google Assistant, making the whole process easier and also providing current updates to everyone in the room.

Weight:	515g
Wireless range:	40 feet
Battery life:	Up to 12 hours
Weatherproofing:	Yes, IPX7
Bluetooth version:	4.2
Frequency Response:	70Hz – 20kHz
NFC:	Yes

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Marshall Kilburn

Some pizzaz or jazz for the living room

I think the best thing about these speakers is the bass and treble knobs on the front end. To be able to tweak the bass and the treble and produce the sound that soothes your ears, in my opinion, counts as something.

The retro look is gaining popularity and is definitely a conversation starter. Bonus: You can connect or switch between two Bluetooth devices at a time, so you and your friends can take turns playing music.

Weight:	3 kg
Wireless range:	30 feet
Battery life:	20 hours
Weatherproofing:	Yes, IPX2
Bluetooth version:	5.0
Frequency Response:	62Hz – 20,000Hz
NFC:	No

Ultimate Ears Boom 3

An all-rounder

Fun fact, with these UE Boom 3 speakers, you can link upto a 150 of these and create an immersive concert like effect. How cool is that? 

The speaker also has customizable EQ and 4 presets to choose from. Keep in mind that the speaker does not have NFC or even an AUX portal, but the battery life does suffice. If it floats on water, it will float as one of the top contenders for the best portable Bluetooth speakers in India.

Weight:	544g
Wireless range:	30 feet
Battery life:	15 hours
Weatherproofing:	Yes, IP67
Bluetooth version:	Bluetooth 5
Frequency Response:	90Hz-20kHz
NFC:	No

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Anker Soundcore 2

All-day, everyday companion

If not being able to go back to the previous song or restart a song is a deal-breaker for you, I wouldn’t purchase this. The audio device has a balanced audio range, and the excessive wireless range with dual neodymium drivers create an enhanced bass.

The speaker comes with a built-in microphone that enables advanced phone call answering facilities. Android users, you might be upset to know that it only has compatibility with Siri and not Google Assistant as well.

Weight:	275 g
Wireless range:	66 feet
Battery life:	24 hours
Weatherproofing:	IPX7
Bluetooth version:	Bluetooth 5
Frequency Response:	70hz – 20khz
NFC:	No

Bose Sound Link Mini II

The speaker is ancient, but I couldn’t keep it off the list. The sound quality it produces is incomparable. For a tiny speaker, it produces loud, deep bass, excellent highs and immersive vocals.

This is one of the speakers that proves that you don’t necessarily need to have a big speaker for aloud sound.

Weight:	544 g
Wireless range:	30 feet
Battery life:	8 hours
Weatherproofing:	Yes
Bluetooth version:	Bluetooth 5
Frequency Response:	60Hz –20kHz
NFC:	No

Sony Extra Bass SRS-XB10

Bass-heavy buddy

The name says it all. The Sony Extra Bass SRS-XB10 can pick up sounds as low as 20 Hz. The tiny tumbler design makes it the perfect portable Bluetooth speaker, you carry it around everywhere you go. In addition to the Bluetooth feature, you can also connect it via AUX.

Weight:	259 g
Wireless range:	30 feet
Battery life:	16 hours
Weatherproofing:	Yes
Bluetooth version:	Bluetooth 4.2
Frequency Response:	20Hz – 20kHz
NFC:	Yes

BoAt Stone SpinX

Pocket-friendly sound system

When I said pocket friendly, I meant, it is easy on your wallet. It’s not going to fit into your pocket (haha). While it comes with that ease, you should know that some bass sounds are lost in the transmission because of its frequency response. Nonetheless, you ca enjoy a good party and save that money for good party treats.

Weight:	600 g
Wireless range:	10 metres
Battery life:	8 hours
Weatherproofing:	Yes, IPX6
Bluetooth version:	Bluetooth 4.2
Frequency Response:	180 Hz to 20kHz
NFC:	Yes

JBL Charge 3

Talk about balanced

I had to include one speaker from the Charge line of the JBL speakers. This speaker provides an all-rounded sound at a good price with uncompromising quality. As an added bonus, the speaker also comes with an integrated voice assistant.

Weight:	798 g
Wireless range:	30 feet
Battery life:	20 hours
Weatherproofing:	Yes, IPX7
Bluetooth version:	Bluetooth 4.1
Frequency Response:	65Hz – 20kHz
NFC:	No

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom

A tiny surprise

Ah, for an itty bitty sized portable Bluetooth speaker, it sure is packed with features to the brim. With a 360-degree surround sound feature, waterproof ability, long-range and portability, I think it bests it all.

Weight:	425 g
Wireless range:	100 feet
Battery life:	10 hours
Weatherproofing:	Yes, IP67
Bluetooth version:	Bluetooth 5
Frequency Response:	80Hz – 20000 Hz
NFC:	No

Things to consider before buying a portable Bluetooth speaker

Reading the specifications before buying a speaker is definitely a must, but understanding what some of those terms mean and how they can affect your listening experience is something you should pursue as well. I’m listing out some of the main factors involved in determining what makes something one of the best portable Bluetooth speakers in India (or anywhere for that matter).

Frequency response

This kind of information is important if you’re considering entering the realm of becoming an audiophile, or want to experience music in its most original form, the way it is meant to be heard. Knowing the frequency range of the speaker will let you know whether the bass or the treble can be heard without distortion in the speaker. The bass sounds are typically heard in the frequency range of 20Hz to 250 Hz, whereas treble sounds are 4kHz to 20kHz (or 20,000Hz). Around 250Hz to 4,000Hz (4kHz), you’d find vocals, piano and guitar.

Now, if you’re a bass-heavy person, make sure you find a speaker that supports something in the relevant range. The name of the speaker usually highlights it, but checking whether they support a frequency range below at least 40Hz will help you experience the best!

Bluetooth version

Going for the latest Bluetooth version, that is Bluetooth 5 will give you the best results in terms of data transmission and sound quality, but the speaker world is still adoption to it. Some of them still support Bluetooth 4 (which is also fine, but always look for 4 or higher).

Drivers

The driver is what gets the speaker going. Needless to say, for your speaker to sound at least decent, you need a good-sized driver. A portable speaker, generally, has a driver that is sized around 40mm. Of course, if you want a bigger driver, you’re gonna have to deal with a bigger speaker as well. 

The placement of the driver also has something to do with it. A typical full range single driver is either placed facing upwards or downwards for good sound displacement. Now, there are also portable speakers with twin drivers for a better, louder sound. A portable speaker isn’t large enough to hold a wooer, so some speakers have passive radiators inside, like the JBL Flip 4. It vibrates to produce bass, 

Connectivity

While wireless connectivity, Bluetooth is all cool and hip, it is always nice to have an option of a wired connection too. This typically is indicated by the AUX symbol somewhere on the speaker. It especially comes in handy when your phone, or even speaker, is low on charge. Additionally, it also results in better sound quality because of no latency.

If your speaker has a microphone, it makes making and attending calls simple, instead of having to go through the entire process of disconnecting your phone from the speaker and attending the call. Besides, a good microphone also means being able to give your phone voice commands to play music, make a call or check recent updates.

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