The best portable bluetooth speakers make your environment, from hotel rooms to picnic spots, come alive with great sound. They offer a sound quality that is okay for casual music listening, podcasts, and Internet radio. They also come with good rechargeable batteries. This gadget category sees constant entries from new and existing brands.

The best portable bluetooth speaker: UE Roll 2 (great sound quality, ruggedness, water resistance, portability, cool features, and a reasonable price.)
The best no-frills bluetooth speaker: Logitech X300
The best soudning bluetooth speaker: Bose SoundLink Mini II (can be expensive)
The best upgrade for a bluetooth speaker: Riva Turbo X (great sound)
The best affordable, ultra-portable bluetooth speaker: AmazonBasics BTV2