Features you should look for in a Bluetooth speaker

With the sheer number of options that exist on the market, it may seem hard to decide which Bluetooth speaker you should buy. Instead of choosing a newer model, look at the essential characteristics that you should consider before buying a portable speaker that would suit your needs and provide a flawless performance overall: 

1. The size of drivers: While big drivers alone can’t promise sound quality, larger drivers typically produce a richer, more vibrant sound. Knowing drivers’ size is a must to check when buying a Bluetooth speaker. It is also necessary to determine your expectations – are you intend to use the speaker in the open air, across your place, or on hikes and other trips. With a large driver you’ll get better audio output – at least in terms of volume. 
2. Robust chassis: carrying the speaker with you outside exposes it to knocks, hits, and drops. The degree to which these factors will shorten your speaker’s overall lifespan depends on how well-built it is. Select bump-proof designs made of resilient materials that can tolerate some bumping and tossing, like rubber and metal. 
3. More recent Bluetooth version: Bluetooth is the technology that links your smartphone, laptop, or other device to your portative speaker. There are numerous versions of the Bluetooth interface, and the one that your speaker provides will dictate its features and battery life under heavy use. 

Before you head to the store, do a swift Google search to find out the most recent Bluetooth version. Note that having a speaker with the updated Bluetooth version ensures that your device will be more trustworthy when it comes to linkage and future-proof. 

4. Extended battery life: It’s unwise to buy an autonomous speaker with a short lifespan. There’s no secret that battery life and the number of hours a speaker retains between charges is guaranteed to decrease with steady use over the years. Thus, if you accept a poor battery capacity, be aware that it will eventually keep decreasing. 

Additionally, only use this information as a rough estimate and a figure for comparison; don’t count on battery lifespan estimates that manufacturers place on the device’s specs. Alternatively, it is a common thing that larger batteries are heavier and bulkier. In case you are a frequent user of portable speakers, you should look for balance between battery backup and size. 

5) Appropriate port choice: While the main interface in a portable speaker is Bluetooth, usually speakers also have docks to link to other sources in cases Bluetooth is not available for a complete experience. Many practical ports, like charging USB Type-C socket and a 3.5 mm channel for wired audio connectivity, should be included in a good Bluetooth speaker. It’s better to check if the speaker you’re thinking about purchasing has the appropriate ports for any additional needs. 

6) Water and dust proof: While not all Bluetooth speaker buyers intend to bring their purchases outside, it’s usually worth choosing a device with some level of water and/or dust resistance. Recognize that splash resistance benefits portable speakers in more ways than one. It lets you clean them easily and worry-free – you can just rinse it under tap or wipe the dirt off with a moist cloth. Additionally, you cannot predict where you might want to bring your Bluetooth speaker with you – to the beach, at a pool party or simply to the kitchen. 

7) Advanced connection interfaces: Not so many people are aware of the many features that Bluetooth can now offer. This covers wireless speakers pairing, which connects several speakers together to create a stereo sounding, or multi-point connectivity, which allows one speaker to link to several source devices at once. 

Keep in mind that, depending on what the majority of customers require, these are a few of the best features. It’s okay if your requirements are different, so you would rather have other, more specialized specifications than the ones we’ve listed in the article. The first thing to decide is which features might be significant to you because any use case and experience are unique.