We have had an Final Ears Increase speaker atop our listing for years now, and for good purpose. The center baby of the UE moveable lineup is enjoyable and handy, and places out among the most nice and balanced sound for its dimension available on the market. The Increase 4 is our newest decide, with probably the most notable distinction from 2018’s Increase 3 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) being a USB-C charging port. Why mess with close to perfection, proper?
We have spent a number of days listening to the newest model, and even because the world has modified round it, the newest Increase nonetheless hits all the appropriate notes for clean, clear, and groovy sound. As earlier than, the waterproof cylinder is available in a number of colours, is as sturdy as a piece of wooden, and provides you over 100 ft of Bluetooth vary. It has a two-year guarantee and connects to the UE app to unlock an EQ, connection to different Final Ears audio system, and extra. —Ryan Waniata
15-hour battery life, USB-C charging, IP67 mud/water resistance
★ Additionally Nice: In case you prefer to shake the room even when the “room” is the Nice Open air, the newest Cost from JBL ($180) is an ultra-portable banger. The speaker is IP67-rated towards mud and moisture and presents a fantastic battery life. It has as much as eight totally different finishes and the flexibility to cost your telephone whereas off the grid. Its tubular form is designed to suit neatly into your hand, and simply as vital, it’s able to kicking the occasion proper off if you would like it to. It’s not a blunt instrument, however its prodigious and admittedly unlikely low-frequency response by no means stops stunning. If it’s moveable occasion time you’re after, JBL has you coated in positive type. —Simon Lucas
20-hour battery life, USB-C charging, IP67 mud/water resistance