One of the things that makes a Bluetooth speaker so useful is the fact that it can be taken with you, whether to work, school, the park, or wherever else you might be. Otherwise, you’d be completely fine using a regular home speaker setup, am I right?
If your speaker is going to be following you around, it’s best if it can spend as much time as possible away from a power outlet. That’s where battery life comes in. If you prioritize a long-lasting portable speaker over most other criteria, this list will match you with some of the best options in the market, most of which have at least 20 hours of playback time.
Tribit StormBox Blast
$154.99
With 30 hours of battery life and a price far under $200, the Tribit StormBox Blast walks into the top position. You get 90W of power to a total of four individual drivers, IPX7 water resistance, and power bank functionality. It’s hard to beat the sound, volume, and endurance that this gives.
Sony ULT Field 7
$398.00
The Sony ULT Field 7 costs a lot and it’s substantially larger than the other options (though still portable), but that’s part of why this is my best premium option. You get 30 hours of battery life, which is joint-top on this list, IP67 weather resistance, and a ridiculous amount of power which isn’t surprising considering the size.
Tribit XSound Go
$36.99
The Tribit XSound Go is incredible value for money. You get 24 hours of playtime, IPX7 certification that makes it a beach and pool candidate, and it even has a mic so you can use voice assistants and answer calls. Sure, it’s just a 16W speaker, but if you’re not after the very loudest speaker, this will work nicely.
Anker Soundcore 2
$39.99
The Soundcore 2 speaker from Anker has a very simple design, perfect for the minimalists in the crowd. It is an inexpensive speaker, so there’s only 12W of power being pushed to the speakers, but you do get 24 hours of playtime and IPX7 water resistance.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Gen)
$196.99
Bang & Olufsen is a premium audio brand, so that might explain the price if you were wondering why this little thing is so expensive. It’s the smallest speaker on the list but it packs a punch. You get 18 hours of battery life on higher volumes, water and dust resistance, and 60W of power.
Soundcore Boom 2 Plus
$249.99
The Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is a big boy, and one of the better Bluetooth speakers you can get on the large side right now. You get 20 hours of battery life, which is considerable considering the speakers can use up to 140W of power. You get power bank functionality, four drivers, Bluetooth 5.3, and RGB lights for a little razzle-dazzle.
JBL Charge 5
$139.95
The JBL Charge 5 is my “daily driver” when it comes to audio and I absolutely love it. You get 20 hours of battery life, a relatively rugged IP67-rated build, 40W of power to two drivers, and plenty of bass. Plus, “Charge” in its name points to how you can use this as a power bank on the go.
Bose SoundLink Max
$399.00
Who doesn’t know the name Bose in the audio space? The SoundLink Max will set you back by a lot, but if you want premium sound, you get it from this 50W speaker. You’ll get 20 hours of playtime, IP67 certification for beach days. Plus, there’s a USB-C port for power bank functionality, and a 3.5mm jack in addition to Bluetooth for audio.
Bluetooth Speakers That Live Long (And Prosper)
Battery life is very important when it comes to a portable speaker because no matter how good the sound is, nobody wants a speaker that has to be charged every 5 hours. The good thing is that the speakers here can do much longer than that, at various price ranges.
My favorite on this list has to be the Stormbox Blast from Tribit because it’s relatively inexpensive for the sound and battery life that you get, plus it looks good. After that, the Anker Soundcore 2 is a great choice near the bottom of the price ladder, and it sounds surprisingly good for its compact size.
