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The Best Speakers under $140

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SoundLink Micro

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From $99

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Best Sound Quality

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Soundlink Color Bluetooth Speaker II

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From $129

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Best for Office Desk/Workplace

JBL Clip 3

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BUY NOW From $49.95

Features

  • IPX7 Waterproof.
  • 10 Hours of Playtime.
  • Speakerphone.
  • Integrated Carabiner.
  • Wireless Bluetooth Streaming.

Pros

  • ⊕ Waterproof.

Cons

  • ⊖ Light on accessories.
  • ⊖ No real bass response.

Specs

  • Wi-Fi: no.
  • Bluetooth: yes.
  • Channels: Mono.
  • Voice Assistant: None.
  • Physical Connections: 3.5mm.

JBL Charge 4

Best Overall
BUY NOW From $139.95

Features

  • Take charge 4 to the beach or the pool without worrying about spills or even submersion in water.Bluetooth version:4.2.
  • Battery type Lithium ion Polymer 27Wh (Equivalent to 3.6Volt, 7500mAh). Battery charge time 4 hours (5V/2.3A). Music playtime up to 20 hours (varies by volume level and audio content).
  • *Please note* the JBL charge 4 does not include a USB wall adapter.
  • Amplify your listening experience to epic levels and rock the party perfectly by wirelessly connecting more than 100 JBL connect+ enabled speakers.
  • Wirelessly connect up to 2 smartphones or tablets to the speaker and take turns enjoying powerful sound.

Pros

  • ⊕ Durable.
  • ⊕ Powerful.
  • ⊕ Waterproof.
  • ⊕ Powerful sound.
  • ⊕ Highly durable.

Cons

  • ⊖ No mounting options.
  • ⊖ Can’t mount to the wall.
  • ⊖ Slightly underwhelming bass.

Specs

  • Waterproof: Yes.
  • Battery Capacity: 20 hours.
  • Product Dimensions: 4.9 x 5.9 x 10.8 in.