Bluetooth Speakers: Top 3 Compared — Ranked Lab
#1
JBL Charge 5 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth
~$50
★★★★ 4.7/5
9.3/10 avg
#2
Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Portable Speaker
~$149
★★★★ 4.7/5
9.3/10 avg
#3
Anker Soundcore 3 Bluetooth Speaker with Stereo
~$35
★★★★ 4.5/5
8.9/10 avg

JBL Charge 5 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth vs Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Portable Speaker vs Anker Soundcore 3 Bluetooth Speaker with Stereo

MetricBluetoothSpeakerStereo
Performance9.7/10 Best
9.7/10 Best
9.3/10
Features9.4/10 Best
9.4/10 Best
9.0/10
Build Quality9.2/10 Best
9.2/10 Best
8.8/10
Value8.8/10 Best
8.8/10 Best
8.4/10
Price~$50~$149~$35
Rating4.7/54.7/54.5/5

Score Breakdown

Performance
Bluetooth
9.7
Speaker
9.7
Stereo
9.3
Features
Bluetooth
9.4
Speaker
9.4
Stereo
9.0
Build Quality
Bluetooth
9.2
Speaker
9.2
Stereo
8.8
Value
Bluetooth
8.8
Speaker
8.8
Stereo
8.4

Strengths & Weaknesses

JBL Charge 5 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth
Strength

Strongest in performance with 9.7/10

JBL Charge 5 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth
Watch Out

Trails in value at 8.8/10

Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Portable Speaker
Strength

Strongest in performance with 9.7/10

Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Portable Speaker
Watch Out

Trails in value at 8.8/10

Anker Soundcore 3 Bluetooth Speaker with Stereo
Strength

Strongest in performance with 9.3/10

Anker Soundcore 3 Bluetooth Speaker with Stereo
Watch Out

Trails in value at 8.4/10

Our Verdict
JBL Charge 5 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth

The JBL Charge 5 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth takes our top spot, but the Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Portable Speaker is a compelling alternative if you prioritize different features. Check our full rankings for the complete picture.

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