Loudest Bluetooth Speaker in 2023

27 January, 2023 by Admin

In case you love to party, then you need to choose the loudest Bluetooth speaker in the market. SOUNDBOKs Go, JBL PartyBox 310 and Marshal Woburn II are some of the loudest Bluetooth speakers. Apart from these, other models are louder as well that is adequate for partying in large spaces. We have listed the top 10 loudest Bluetooth speaker available in different price range.

Loudness of a speaker is measured in SPL (dB) and depends on the wattage. Most of the manufacturer lists the SPL in their specs list. Portability, Bluetooth strength and number of ports are some other factors to look into while choosing the loudest Bluetooth speaker.

Table: Comparison of top 10 loudest Bluetooth speakers

Name

Watts

SPL

Best for

Category

SOUNDBOKS Gen 3

3x72W

126dB

Concerts

Loudest Bluetooth speaker

Sony SRS-XB43

12W

Not mentioned

Large parties

Loudest Budget-friendly Bluetooth speaker  

Anker Soundcore Rave Mini

80W

101dB

Tailgating, camping

Loudest portable Bluetooth speaker

SOUNDBOKs Go

3x72W

121dB

Long listening sessions

Loudest upper mid-range Bluetooth speaker

JBL PartyBox 310

240W

106.6dB (plugged in)

DJs, karaoke

Loudest mid-range Bluetooth speaker

JBL PartBox 100

160W

104.7dB

Movies, music

Loudest lower mid-range Bluetooth speaker

Marshal Woburn II

110W

110dB

Deck, backyard

Classy and loudest Bluetooth speaker

ION Pathfinder 280

120W

100.5dB (measured)

Tailgate parties

Loudest affordable Bluetooth speaker

Anker Soundcore Motion Boom

80W

93.1dB (measured)

Camping, pool parties

Loudest cheap Bluetooth speaker

UE Hyperboom

229W

100dBC (max)

Any place (roof, pool, yard, beach, indoor)

Loudest portable Bluetooth speaker

Most Loudest bluetooth Speaker: SOUNDBOKS Gen 3

5.44 Mixed Usages
6.9 Music:
6.1 Movies:
6.4 Outdoors:
6.8 Podcasts
1 Voice Assistant:
Specification

GENERAL

Recommended Usage Outdoor Bluetooth Speakers[ Waterproof]
Release Year 2019
Power Source AC & Battery
Multi-Device Pairing: N/A

BUILD QUALITY

Material Quality Good
Water Resistance: No
Dust Resistance No
Floats In Water: No

STYLE

RGB Light: N/A
Color Variation Black, Orange, White, Blue and Artist Edition
Sizes And Variants N/A

PORTABILITY:

Power Source: AC & Battery
Hand Carry Yes
Weight 36.6 lbs (16.6 kg)
Volume: 6,001 in³ (98,337 cm³)
Connectivity: Bluetooth and Wired

BATTERY:

Battery Powered: Yes
Battery Life 43.8 hrs
Charging Time: 2.2 hrs
Power Saving: N/A
Charging Port: AC

Bluetooth Specification:

Bluetooth: Yes
Bluetooth Version: 5.0
Bluetooth Range: 223.1 ft (68.0 m)
Bluetooth iOS Latency: 94 ms
Bluetooth Android Latency: 111 ms
Multi-Device Pairing: N/A

Wi-Fi Specification:

Wi-Fi: N/A
Wi-Fi Version: N/A
Wi-Fi Frequency Band: N/A
Apple AirPlay: N/A
AirPlay Latency: N/A
Google Chromecast: N/A
Chromecast Latency: N/A

Wired Connectivity:

Aux Input: Yes
USB Audio: N/A
Other Ports: Yes

CONTROLS (physical buttons):

Ease Of Use: Good
Music Play/Pause [Button/Touch]: N/A
Call Answer/End [Button/Touch]: N/A
Volume Up/Down [Button/Touch]: Yes
Track Next/Previous [Button/Touch]: N/A
Microphone On/Off: N/A
Additional Controls: Yes

VOICE CONTROL:

Voice Assistant: N/A
Voice Activation: N/A
Speakerphone: N/A
Alexa: No
Siri: No
Google Assistant: No
Microphone Mute: No Microphone
Far-Field Performance: No Microphone
Ambient Noise Performance Excellent

App:

App Name: SOUNDBOKS
iOS: Yes
Android: Yes
EQ: Graphic + Presets
Stereo Pair Mode: Yes
Party Mode: Yes
Multi-Room: N/A

AUDIO QUALITY [TESTED RESULT]:

Frequency Response Accuracy: Very Good
Soundstage: Poor
Dynamics: Fair

Rating System

Music: 6.9
Movies: 6.1
Outdoors: 6.4
Podcasts 6.8
Voice Assistant: 1

IN THE BOX

Accessories: SOUNDBOKS charger, BETTERYBOKS battery, Power Cable (US, Europe), AC Power, Allen key (For front grille), Welcome pamphlet, Warranty information for speaker, charger and battery, 3x SOUNDBOKS stickers.
User manual: N/A

Sound Quality:

SOUNDBOKS Gen 3 is a large speaker that weighs around 15kg.  It has poplar cabinet that is covered with powder coated grille. although it has built-in handle, the speaker is still heavy to carry. You can place it on the ground or mount it on pole of tripod. The built-in hole helps in this case. On the corner of the speaker, you will see silicone balls that are used for extra protection.

Although it doesn’t have any IP rating, the manufacturer claims the internal electronics to be splashproof. The speaker is quite durable and has good built.

Driver Specifications:

It has 2 10” woofers and a 1” tweeter inside the speaker.

Performance:

SOUNDBOKS Gen 3 is an expensive Bluetooth speaker that can get ‘crazy loud’. It is not needed to tune up the speaker to 100% volume for most cases which might otherwise show artifacts. It has decent soundfield and good dynamics. It shows clarity, details and can fill up large spaces. There is a Pulse Reflex Port in the speaker that boosts up the low ends.

The speaker can play music or vocal-heavy content with good clarity. Bass heads will love this speaker as it has punchier low ends. This Bluetooth party speaker shows crisp and clear mids and highs. It has a V-shaped sound profile and is designed for large gatherings.

Ease of use:

You can choose one from Engage Bass+, Power, Indoor modes, or use the EQ options to adjust the sound. The mobile app is handy and easy to use. At 50% of volume level, the speaker can run up to 40 hours. In case you boost it up to 100% volume, it can run for 5 hours. The battery charges within only 3.5 hours.

Along with Bluetooth, the speaker has 3.5 mm in and out, and 2 XLR in. Unfortunately like other loudest Bluetooth speakers, it doesn’t support multiple pairing so switching between devices isn’t possible.

Pros

Cons

  • Extremely loud
  • Longer battery life
  • Intuitive app
  • Can be used as PA speaker
  • Versatile connectivity
  • Heav

 

Best affordable loudest Bluetooth speaker: Sony SRS-XB43

6.22 Mixed Usages
6.5 Music:
5.9 Movies:
7.5 Outdoors:
7 Podcasts
4.2 Voice Assistant:
Specification

GENERAL

Recommended Usage Outdoor Bluetooth Speakers[ Waterproof]
Release Year 2020
Power Source Battery & USB
Multi-Device Pairing: Yes

BUILD QUALITY

Material Quality Good
Water Resistance: Submersible (IPx7)
Dust Resistance Dust-Proof (IP6x)
Floats In Water: Unspecified

STYLE

RGB Light: Yes
Color Variation Black, Taupe and Blue.
Sizes And Variants N/A

PORTABILITY:

Power Source: Battery & USB
Hand Carry Yes
Weight 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg)
Volume: 285 in³ (4,677 cm³)
Connectivity: Bluetooth and Wired

BATTERY:

Battery Powered: Yes
Battery Life 15.0 hrs
Charging Time: 4.5 hrs
Power Saving: Yes
Charging Port: USB-C

Bluetooth Specification:

Bluetooth: Yes
Bluetooth Version: 5.0
Bluetooth Range: 334.6 ft (102.0 m)
Bluetooth iOS Latency: 63 ms
Bluetooth Android Latency: 116 ms
Multi-Device Pairing: Yes

Wi-Fi Specification:

Wi-Fi: N/A
Wi-Fi Version: N/A
Wi-Fi Frequency Band: N/A
Apple AirPlay: N/A
AirPlay Latency: N/A
Google Chromecast: N/A
Chromecast Latency: N/A

Wired Connectivity:

Aux Input: Yes
USB Audio: N/A
Other Ports: Yes

CONTROLS (physical buttons):

Ease Of Use: Great
Music Play/Pause [Button/Touch]: Yes
Call Answer/End [Button/Touch]: Yes
Volume Up/Down [Button/Touch]: Yes
Track Next/Previous [Button/Touch]: Yes
Microphone On/Off: N/A
Additional Controls: Yes

VOICE CONTROL:

Voice Assistant: Yes
Voice Activation: N/A
Speakerphone: Yes
Alexa: No
Siri: Yes (Requires Smartphone)
Google Assistant: Yes (Requires Smartphone)
Microphone Mute: No
Far-Field Performance: Bad
Ambient Noise Performance Poor

App:

App Name: Sony Music Center
iOS: Yes
Android: Yes
EQ: Graphic + Presets
Stereo Pair Mode: Yes
Party Mode: Yes
Multi-Room: N/A

AUDIO QUALITY [TESTED RESULT]:

Frequency Response Accuracy: Alright
Soundstage: Mediocre
Dynamics: Alright

Rating System

Music: 6.5
Movies: 5.9
Outdoors: 7.5
Podcasts 7
Voice Assistant: 4.2

IN THE BOX

Accessories: Sony SRS-XB43 speaker, AC power adapter with USB-C connection.
User manual: Yes

Audio Quality:

Sony SRS-XB43 Bluetooth speaker has sturdy build quality. The speaker is covered by net-like grille. It has IP67 rating, so it is protective against dust and water. Also, you can wash the speaker in case it gets dirty. LED strips on the speaker will bring on party mood.

Driver specifications:

It has 2 woofers and two 20mm tweeters.

Performance:

Sony SRS-XB43 is one of the loudest Bluetooth speakers under $150. Along with loudness, it has a bass forward sound nature. Treble and midrange are precise enough to deliver crisp and clear sound. Drums, vocals, and other instruments have decent clarity to make the overall music enjoyable.

Play it at mid volume level or pump it up to max, the speaker is under control without showing major distortions. It has impressive stereo separation and decent soundstage. Sony claims the X-Balanced speaker unit will improve the sound. It has excellent dynamics, and the speaker can be loud enough to fill up large spaces.

For most cases 70% of the volume is more than enough. The speaker produces rich and detailed sound. It has excellent price to performance and is worth spending after.

Ease of use:

This loud Bluetooth speaker can run up to 24 hours or if you enable Extra Bass, then it will run for 14 hours. We think it’s more than enough for most people. With Sony app and Fiestable app, it is much easier to control the speaker as you sit back and relax. Although the speaker is not super lightweight, it is still easy to carry it around.

It doesn’t have voice assistants, but you can still use them with your smartphone. Sony SRS-XB43 has several options that you can tweak including EQ, Live preset, Stamina along with multiple DJ effects.

Pros

Cons

  • Light show
  • EQ
  • Speakerphone
  • Flexible placement
  • Portable
  • No Wi-Fi

 

Anker Soundcore Rave Mini

Quality

Anker Soundcore Rave Mini comes with a handle so that it is easier to carry. It has beat-driven light show that you can change and control in the Light DJ option of the Soundcore app. You can choose from six lighting modes. The speaker has IPX7 rating so it will be resistant from water only and for most use case, it is alright.

Performance

Anker Soundcore Rave Mini has 2” tweeter, 5.25” woofer and 5.25” passive radiator. With SPL of 101 dB, the speaker can get quite loud. The BassUpTM feature ensures clean and tight low ends. With the Bass Boost settings, you can adjust the amount of whoomph you need. It produces rich sound with clarity in both indoor and outdoor places.

The 80W amplifier runs the speaker to produce louder sound than its size. Use the EQ options to change overall sound easily. You can also enjoy party games with your friends. You can create more powerful sound by pairing two wireless Rave Mini speakers.

Ease of use

The speaker has a playback time of 18 hours which is long enough to go through a day. You can control the speaker with the Rave Mini mobile app. It supports multiple devices pairing so switching between devices is easy. Along with Bluetooth, it has ⅛-inch AUX and USB ports.

 

Pros

Cons

  • Louder
  • EQ options
  • Built-in USB
  • Highly portable
  • Good design
  • No USB-C

Loudest upper mid-range Bluetooth speaker: SOUNDBOKS Go

5.38 Mixed Usages
6.4 Music:
5.9 Movies:
6.5 Outdoors:
7.1 Podcasts
1 Voice Assistant:
Specification

GENERAL

Recommended Usage Bookshelf Speaker
Release Year 2022
Power Source AC & Battery
Multi-Device Pairing: N/A

BUILD QUALITY

Material Quality Good
Water Resistance: No
Dust Resistance No
Floats In Water: No

STYLE

RGB Light: N/A
Color Variation Black
Sizes And Variants N/A

PORTABILITY:

Power Source: AC & Battery
Hand Carry Yes
Weight 21.4 lbs (9.7 kg)
Volume: 2,388 in³ (39,124 cm³)
Connectivity: Bluetooth and Wired

BATTERY:

Battery Powered: Yes
Battery Life 35.7 hrs
Charging Time: 2.1 hrs
Power Saving: N/A
Charging Port: AC

Bluetooth Specification:

Bluetooth: Yes
Bluetooth Version: 5.0
Bluetooth Range: 334.6 ft (102.0 m)
Bluetooth iOS Latency: 48 ms
Bluetooth Android Latency: 92 ms
Multi-Device Pairing: N/A

Wi-Fi Specification:

Wi-Fi: N/A
Wi-Fi Version: N/A
Wi-Fi Frequency Band: N/A
Apple AirPlay: N/A
AirPlay Latency: N/A
Google Chromecast: N/A
Chromecast Latency: N/A

Wired Connectivity:

Aux Input: Yes
USB Audio: N/A
Other Ports: N/A

CONTROLS (physical buttons):

Ease Of Use: Good
Music Play/Pause [Button/Touch]: N/A
Call Answer/End [Button/Touch]: N/A
Volume Up/Down [Button/Touch]: Yes
Track Next/Previous [Button/Touch]: N/A
Microphone On/Off: N/A
Additional Controls: Yes

VOICE CONTROL:

Voice Assistant: N/A
Voice Activation: N/A
Speakerphone: N/A
Alexa: No
Siri: No
Google Assistant: No
Microphone Mute: No Microphone
Far-Field Performance: No Microphone
Ambient Noise Performance No Microphone

App:

App Name: SOUNDBOKS
iOS: Yes
Android: Yes
EQ: Graphic + Presets
Stereo Pair Mode: Yes
Party Mode: Yes
Multi-Room: N/A

AUDIO QUALITY [TESTED RESULT]:

Frequency Response Accuracy: Fair
Soundstage: Poor
Dynamics: Decent

Rating System

Music: 6.4
Movies: 5.9
Outdoors: 6.5
Podcasts 7.1
Voice Assistant: 1

IN THE BOX

Accessories: SOUNDBOKS Go speaker, BATTERYBOKS battery, Power cable, AC/DC adapter, 4x SOUNDBOKS stickers.
User manual: Yes

Quality

SOUNDBOKs Go is a compact speaker that weighs 9.2kg. Although it is not lightweight, still the speaker is easy to carry. It has a handle, and you can also include a carrying strap. It is made of ABS + Polycarbonate cabinet and grill. The electronics have IP65 rating.

Driver specifications

The speaker has a single 1” tweeter and a 10” woofer driver in it.

Performance

In case you are a fan of SOUNDBOKS but seek a loud Bluetooth speaker at reasonable price, the SOUNDBOKS Go is for you. The SOUNDBOKS Go can get very loud but not as much as the Gen 3. Still, we think its adequate enough for large crowds. In case you play the speaker in your backyard, it might poke the neighbors as well.

This model has the main intention of being loud while lowering distortion. The speaker has a forward sounding treble and tight bass. Music is enjoyable with this model and if you want stereo sound, make sure to pair two of them. Although it has a poor soundstage, we think its alright as the speaker isn’t made for movies. While partying, enable the Power EQ for best performance.

It has TeamUP feature that allows you to connect to 4 extra speakers. It is compatible with another SOUNDBOKs Go or Gen 3 models. To ensure synchronization and minimize latency between the speakers, SKAA mode helps.

Ease of use

The speaker has good control options including volume, JOIN, SOLO/HOST and BOND button. At mid volume levels, the speaker runs for 40 hours. If you play it at max volume, you can use it for 10 hours. The battery takes 3.5 hours to charge. Use the mobile app to adjust settings like Custom EQ, Bass+, Power, Indoor sound profiles.

Pros

Cons

  • Louder
  • 3.5mm port
  • TeamUP feature
  • Extra strap to carry
  • Several settings
  • No XLR ports
Loudest mid-range Bluetooth speaker :JBL PartyBox 310

6.12 Mixed Usages
7.8 Music:
6.8 Movies:
7.8 Outdoors:
7.2 Podcasts
1 Voice Assistant:
Specification

GENERAL

Recommended Usage Loud Bluetooth Speaker[Party Speaker]
Release Year 2020
Power Source AC & Battery
Multi-Device Pairing: Yes

BUILD QUALITY

Material Quality Good
Water Resistance: Water-resistant (IPx4)
Dust Resistance Unspecified
Floats In Water: Unspecified

STYLE

RGB Light: Yes
Color Variation Black
Sizes And Variants N/A

PORTABILITY:

Power Source: AC & Battery
Hand Carry Yes
Weight 37.7 lbs (17.1 kg)
Volume: 4,643 in³ (76,092 cm³)
Connectivity: Bluetooth and Wired

BATTERY:

Battery Powered: Yes
Battery Life 17.1 hrs
Charging Time: 2.9 hrs
Power Saving: Yes
Charging Port: AC

Bluetooth Specification:

Bluetooth: Yes
Bluetooth Version: 5.1
Bluetooth Range: 334.6 ft (102.0 m)
Bluetooth iOS Latency: 110 ms
Bluetooth Android Latency: 165 ms
Multi-Device Pairing: Yes

Wi-Fi Specification:

Wi-Fi: N/A
Wi-Fi Version: N/A
Wi-Fi Frequency Band: N/A
Apple AirPlay: N/A
AirPlay Latency: N/A
Google Chromecast: N/A
Chromecast Latency: N/A

Wired Connectivity:

Aux Input: Yes
USB Audio: N/A
Other Ports: Yes

CONTROLS (physical buttons):

Ease Of Use: Great
Music Play/Pause [Button/Touch]: Yes
Call Answer/End [Button/Touch]: N/A
Volume Up/Down [Button/Touch]: Yes
Track Next/Previous [Button/Touch]: Yes
Microphone On/Off: N/A
Additional Controls: Yes

VOICE CONTROL:

Voice Assistant: N/A
Voice Activation: N/A
Speakerphone: N/A
Alexa: No
Siri: No
Google Assistant: No
Microphone Mute: No Microphone
Far-Field Performance: No Microphone
Ambient Noise Performance No Microphone

App:

App Name: JBL PartyBox
iOS: Yes
Android: Yes
EQ: Graphic
Stereo Pair Mode: Yes
Party Mode: Yes
Multi-Room: N/A

AUDIO QUALITY [TESTED RESULT]:

Frequency Response Accuracy: Very Good
Soundstage: Alright
Dynamics: Decent

Rating System

Music: 7.8
Movies: 6.8
Outdoors: 7.8
Podcasts 7.2
Voice Assistant: 1

IN THE BOX

Accessories: JBL PartyBox 310 speaker, Power cable.
User manual: Yes

Quality

Weighing around 17.4kg, the speaker isn’t something that you can carry everywhere with you. However, with the handle and wheels, it is much easier to drag. It has IPX4 rating and is splashproof. You can use it in the rain easily. Like other Bluetooth party speakers, it has two RGB light patterns that will bring on the mood. You can choose form 5 different light modes.

The speaker body is made of plastic and a metal grille covers the drivers. Build quality is decent and suitable for outdoors. Along with placing it on the ground, you can it on the stand.

Driver specifications:

Inside the grille, it has two 2.5” tweeters and two 6.5” woofers.

Performance:

JBL PartyBox 310 is one of the loudest Bluetooth speakers that you can use for karaoke. With JBL Pro Sound, the speaker can produce rich and detailed audio. This loudest Bluetooth speaker is best for music. It produces engaging stereo sound that is clear and very loud. For bass heads, use the Bass Boost feature.

The low ends and overall audio performance is more than what we expected at this price point. It can loud enough to fill up a house party or any backyard. This JBL model is full of feature. You can add wireless dynamic mic or purchase Wireless Microphone Kit.

Ease of use:

The speaker has 18 hours of playback time by charging the battery for 3 hours only. You also have the option to plug it in. EQ options in the mobile app gives you access to change the sound as per your preference. JBL PartyBox app is very handy. It has several controls on the speaker including Bluetooth, Bass Boost, Sound Effect, Karaoke, etc.

 The speaker allows you to connect a maximum of two compatible speakers wirelessly via TWS. You can also use the aux port. It has USB port that support USB MSC devices and can be used to charge USB supported device like smartphone. You will also find ¼” port for mic and another ¼” port that can be used for mic or guitar.

Pros

Cons

  • Splashproof
  • DJ control pad
  • Impressive performance
  • Louder
  • Wireless pairing
  • Average soundstage.

Loudest lower mid-range Bluetooth speaker: JBL PartyBox 100

6.04 Mixed Usages
7.4 Music:
6.6 Movies:
7.3 Outdoors:
7.9 Podcasts
1 Voice Assistant:
Specification

GENERAL

Recommended Usage Loud Bluetooth Speaker[Party Speaker]
Release Year 2019
Power Source AC & Battery
Multi-Device Pairing: Yes

BUILD QUALITY

Material Quality Great
Water Resistance: No
Dust Resistance Unspecified
Floats In Water: Unspecified

STYLE

RGB Light: Yes
Color Variation Black
Sizes And Variants N/A

PORTABILITY:

Power Source: AC & Battery
Hand Carry Yes
Weight 21.6 lbs (9.8 kg)
Volume: 2,803 in³ (45,936 cm³)
Connectivity: Bluetooth and Wired

BATTERY:

Battery Powered: Yes
Battery Life 10.0 hrs
Charging Time: 2.5 hrs
Power Saving: Yes
Charging Port: AC

Bluetooth Specification:

Bluetooth: Yes
Bluetooth Version: 4.2
Bluetooth Range: 301.8 ft (92.0 m)
Bluetooth iOS Latency: 151 ms
Bluetooth Android Latency: 207 ms
Multi-Device Pairing: Yes

Wi-Fi Specification:

Wi-Fi: N/A
Wi-Fi Version: N/A
Wi-Fi Frequency Band: N/A
Apple AirPlay: N/A
AirPlay Latency: N/A
Google Chromecast: N/A
Chromecast Latency: N/A

Wired Connectivity:

Aux Input: Yes
USB Audio: N/A
Other Ports: Yes

CONTROLS (physical buttons):

Ease Of Use: Good
Music Play/Pause [Button/Touch]: Yes
Call Answer/End [Button/Touch]: N/A
Volume Up/Down [Button/Touch]: Yes
Track Next/Previous [Button/Touch]: Yes
Microphone On/Off: N/A
Additional Controls: Yes

VOICE CONTROL:

Voice Assistant: N/A
Voice Activation: N/A
Speakerphone: N/A
Alexa: No
Siri: No
Google Assistant: No
Microphone Mute: No Microphone
Far-Field Performance: No Microphone
Ambient Noise Performance No Microphone

App:

App Name: N/A
iOS: N/A
Android: N/A
EQ: No
Stereo Pair Mode: N/A
Party Mode: N/A
Multi-Room: N/A

AUDIO QUALITY [TESTED RESULT]:

Frequency Response Accuracy: Great
Soundstage: Decent
Dynamics: Decent

Rating System

Music: 7.4
Movies: 6.6
Outdoors: 7.3
Podcasts 7.9
Voice Assistant: 1

IN THE BOX

Accessories: JBL PartyBox 100, Power cord, Quick Start Guide
User manual: N/A

Quality

JBL PartyBox 100 is smaller than the 310 model. It weighs 9.8kg and isn’t very portable. It has built-in handles but loses the wheels that are available in 310 model. For this weight, you won’t need the wheels anyway. Build quality is decent with plastic body and metal grille.

It has rubber feet, and the handle is rubberized as well. The front has two RGB light rings and there are several patterns to choose from. It is one of the loudest Bluetooth speakers under $300.

Driver specification

The speaker has two front-firing woofers and two tweeters. It has output power of 160W, but this is when the speaker is plugged in. When you are running this on battery, it gives out 100W.

Performance

Comparing JBL PartyBox 310 vs 100, the 310 is louder but the JBL 100 is still capable of producing room-filling sound. JBL PartyBox is a good sounding speaker that shows balanced sound profile if you can adjust the settings correctly. Although for best results, it is better to keep the speaker plugged in, the loud sound produced through internal battery is satisfactory as well.

To produces deep and detailed sound with clarity when Bass Boost is enabled. This speaker has broad soundstage with clear vocals. So, in case you want a party speaker for watching videos or movies, JBL PartyBox 100 is one of the loudest Bluetooth speakers out there. It can handle all types of contents with ease.

Ease of use

Multiple physical controls are available including Bass Boost, Mic Echo option, Bluetooth, volume, etc. Unlike other Bluetooth speakers, it doesn’t have any mobile app. So, you need to rely on physical controls. It’s battery life is up to 12 hours and charging time is 6.5 hours. Similar to JBL 310 PartyBox speaker, it has TWS that allows to connect 2 speakers.

Pros

Cons

  • Intuitive physical controls
  • Bass Boost option
  • TWS feature
  • Quite loud
  • Good soundstage
  • No EQ.

Loudest affordable Bluetooth speaker: ION Pathfinder 280

5.52 Mixed Usages
6.8 Music:
5.7 Movies:
6.6 Outdoors:
7.5 Podcasts
1 Voice Assistant:
Specification

GENERAL

Recommended Usage Outdoor Bluetooth Speakers[ Waterproof]
Release Year 2021
Power Source AC & Battery
Multi-Device Pairing: N/A

BUILD QUALITY

Material Quality Good
Water Resistance: Waterproof (IPx5)
Dust Resistance Unspecified
Floats In Water: Unspecified

STYLE

RGB Light: Yes
Color Variation Black
Sizes And Variants N/A

PORTABILITY:

Power Source: AC & Battery
Hand Carry Yes
Weight 23.8 lbs (10.8 kg)
Volume: 2,703 in³ (44,294 cm³)
Connectivity: Bluetooth and Wired

BATTERY:

Battery Powered: Yes
Battery Life 68.0 hrs
Charging Time: 7.0 hrs
Power Saving: N/A
Charging Port: AC

Bluetooth Specification:

Bluetooth: Yes
Bluetooth Version: 5.0
Bluetooth Range: 278.9 ft (85.0 m)
Bluetooth iOS Latency: 322 ms
Bluetooth Android Latency: 245 ms
Multi-Device Pairing: N/A

Wi-Fi Specification:

Wi-Fi: N/A
Wi-Fi Version: N/A
Wi-Fi Frequency Band: N/A
Apple AirPlay: N/A
AirPlay Latency: N/A
Google Chromecast: N/A
Chromecast Latency: N/A

Wired Connectivity:

Aux Input: Yes
USB Audio: N/A
Other Ports: Yes

CONTROLS (physical buttons):

Ease Of Use: Great
Music Play/Pause [Button/Touch]: Yes
Call Answer/End [Button/Touch]: N/A
Volume Up/Down [Button/Touch]: Yes
Track Next/Previous [Button/Touch]: Yes
Microphone On/Off: N/A
Additional Controls: Yes

VOICE CONTROL:

Voice Assistant: N/A
Voice Activation: N/A
Speakerphone: N/A
Alexa: No
Siri: No
Google Assistant: No
Microphone Mute: No Microphone
Far-Field Performance: No Microphone
Ambient Noise Performance No Microphone

App:

App Name: ION Sound XP
iOS: Yes
Android: Yes
EQ: Graphic + Presets
Stereo Pair Mode: Yes
Party Mode: N/A
Multi-Room: N/A

AUDIO QUALITY [TESTED RESULT]:

Frequency Response Accuracy: Alright
Soundstage: Poor
Dynamics: Great

Rating System

Music: 6.8
Movies: 5.7
Outdoors: 6.6
Podcasts 7.5
Voice Assistant: 1

IN THE BOX

Accessories: ION Pathfinder 280 speaker, IEC320 C13 power cable, Quick Start Guide
User manual: N/A

Quality:

The top of the speaker has a water-resistant compartment inside which you can charge your phone or place belongings like keys or wallet to keep them safe. On the front side there is another USB charger but that is for fast charging. The aesthetics is improved further with bright lights. It has IPX5 rating, so it is water-resistant but doesn’t have protection against dust.

The speaker is portable with long handle and wheels to easily carry it outside. It is made of good quality plastic and covered by metal grilles. It feels sturdy and durable. Input ports are protected with rubber flaps.

Driver specifications:

It has 8” woofer and three 3” tweeters in the speaker.

Performance:

If you don’t have surround speakers and need an all-in-one solution, ION Pathfinder 280 is the best Bluetooth speaker. It can get very loud while maintaining accuracy. Although there is a Boom button for extended bass, we think you hardly need to use it. Low ends are clean and tight. The cost is reasonable, and the performance exceeds the cost.

As the name suggests, the 280 stands for 280-degree wide sound dispersion. To have more powerful sound, you can connect multiple ION Audio speakers with the help of Wireless Stereo-Link feature. Connect another speaker to create stereo sound. The speaker has average soundstage and is good for outdoor usage and music.

Ease of use:

Use the ION Sound XP mobile app to easily control settings, light options and more. Inside the app under EQ option (Normal, Rock, Classical, Jazz, Country, Pop, and Bassa), there is a Boom Button, and you can adjust high, mids and lows. It has USB port for charging and a 3.5mm port for connecting devices. The speaker has 100 hours of rechargeable battery from a 10-hour charging time.

In real life if the speaker doesn’t show 100 hours of playback, the longer battery life is still impressive. It is ideal for partying for several days. Unlike other Bluetooth speakers, this model has Radio and 16 built-in station presets. The speaker has several controls like Bluetooth, light, Boom, link button, etc.

Pros

Cons

  • Bottle opener
  • Portable with long handle
  • Impressive performance
  • Tighter bass
  • Affordable
  • Bluetooth latency is high

 

Loudest cheap Bluetooth speaker :Anker Soundcore Motion Boom

5.92 Mixed Usages
6.5 Music:
5.6 Movies:
6.9 Outdoors:
6.7 Podcasts
3.9 Voice Assistant:
Specification

GENERAL

Recommended Usage Outdoor Bluetooth Speakers[ Waterproof]
Release Year 2020
Power Source Battery & USB
Multi-Device Pairing: N/A

BUILD QUALITY

Material Quality Decent
Water Resistance: Submersible (IPx7)
Dust Resistance Unspecified
Floats In Water: Yes

STYLE

RGB Light: N/A
Color Variation Black
Sizes And Variants N/A

PORTABILITY:

Power Source: Battery & USB
Hand Carry Yes
Weight 3.4 lbs (1.5 kg)
Volume: 352 in³ (5,775 cm³)
Connectivity: Bluetooth Only

BATTERY:

Battery Powered: Yes
Battery Life 39.9 hrs
Charging Time: 6.1 hrs
Power Saving: Yes
Charging Port: USB-C

Bluetooth Specification:

Bluetooth: Yes
Bluetooth Version: 5.0
Bluetooth Range: 193.6 ft (59.0 m)
Bluetooth iOS Latency: 297 ms
Bluetooth Android Latency: 223 ms
Multi-Device Pairing: N/A

Wi-Fi Specification:

Wi-Fi: N/A
Wi-Fi Version: N/A
Wi-Fi Frequency Band: N/A
Apple AirPlay: N/A
AirPlay Latency: N/A
Google Chromecast: N/A
Chromecast Latency: N/A

Wired Connectivity:

Aux Input: N/A
USB Audio: N/A
Other Ports: Yes

CONTROLS (physical buttons):

Ease Of Use: Great
Music Play/Pause [Button/Touch]: Yes
Call Answer/End [Button/Touch]: Yes
Volume Up/Down [Button/Touch]: Yes
Track Next/Previous [Button/Touch]: Yes
Microphone On/Off: N/A
Additional Controls: Yes

VOICE CONTROL:

Voice Assistant: Yes
Voice Activation: N/A
Speakerphone: Yes
Alexa: No
Siri: Yes (Requires Smartphone)
Google Assistant: Yes (Requires Smartphone)
Microphone Mute: No
Far-Field Performance: Okay
Ambient Noise Performance Bad

App:

App Name: Soundcore
iOS: Yes
Android: Yes
EQ: Graphic + Presets
Stereo Pair Mode: Yes
Party Mode: N/A
Multi-Room: N/A

AUDIO QUALITY [TESTED RESULT]:

Frequency Response Accuracy: Alright
Soundstage: Passable
Dynamics: Decent

Rating System

Music: 6.5
Movies: 5.6
Outdoors: 6.9
Podcasts 6.7
Voice Assistant: 3.9

IN THE BOX

Accessories: Anker Soundcore Motion Boom speaker, USB-C to USB-A charging cable, Quick start guide.
User manual: N/A