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Beats Pill

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Beats

Beats Pill

One speaker for Bluetooth listening, USB-C audio and hands-free calls. It can charge your phone, pairs with iPhone or Android, and offers up to 24 hours of battery life.

Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen)

Bose

Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen)

A compact speaker that floats and adjusts its sound when you change its position. IP67 protection and a built-in microphone suit outdoor listening and hands-free calls.

Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker

Bose

Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker

Stereo sound, a rope carry handle and phone charging make this a practical backyard speaker. It offers up to 20 hours of playtime, with 4.7 lb to carry.

JBL Charge 6

JBL

JBL Charge 6

A speaker that can also top up your phone. You get IP68 protection, a carry handle and up to 28 hours with Playtime Boost, in a 2.18 lb package.

JBL Flip 7

JBL

JBL Flip 7

An easy carry for the park or patio, at 1.23 lb. IP68 protection suits outdoor use, while USB-C audio adds a wired option alongside Bluetooth.

JBL Go 5

JBL

JBL Go 5

A palm-sized speaker with edge lighting and tap-to-pair stereo for two Go 5s. It weighs 8.11 oz and plays up to 8 hours, or 10 with Playtime Boost.

JBL Xtreme 5

JBL

JBL Xtreme 5

A larger speaker for outdoor gatherings, with a shoulder strap, phone charging and ambient lighting. IP68 protection suits outdoor use; its 6.39 lb weight is the carrying tradeoff.

Marshall Emberton III

Marshall

Marshall Emberton III

360° sound and 32+ hours of playtime in a 1.48 lb speaker. IP67 protection makes it useful for beach bags and weekend trips, with a microphone for hands-free calls.

Marshall Kilburn III

Marshall

Marshall Kilburn III

Long weekends between charges are its main draw: 50+ hours of playtime, plus phone charging. Bass and treble knobs give hands-on control, though the 6.17 lb body is substantial.

Marshall Middleton II

Marshall

Marshall Middleton II

Built for long weekends, with 30+ hours of playtime, 360° sound and phone charging. Bass and treble controls let you adjust the sound; expect 3.97 lb to carry.

Marshall Willen II

Marshall

Marshall Willen II

A 12.7 oz speaker with a strap for attaching to your bag. IP67 protection, 17+ hours of playtime and hands-free calls make it a practical option for travelling light.

Sony ULT FIELD 3

Sony

Sony ULT FIELD 3

Press the ULT button for a bass boost, then carry it by the included shoulder strap. IP67 protection, phone charging and up to 24 hours of playtime suit days out.

Sony ULT FIELD 5

Sony

Sony ULT FIELD 5

Two bass-boost settings let you dial up the low end for parties. A shoulder strap helps carry its 7.28 lb body; IP67 protection and up to 25 hours of playtime suit outdoor listening.

Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM

Ultimate Ears

Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM

360° sound for picnics and pool days, with a floating body and included carabiner. The app offers EQ controls, while Outdoor Boost adds a dedicated mode for listening outside.

Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4

Ultimate Ears

Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4

A small poolside speaker that floats, with 360° playback and up to 14 hours of battery life. Outdoor Boost and Podcast Mode cover music outside and spoken audio.

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JBL Go 5 vs Sony ULT FIELD 385% evidence coverage

JBL Go 5 vs Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM100% evidence coverage

JBL Go 5 vs Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4100% evidence coverage

JBL Xtreme 5 vs Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen)100% evidence coverage

JBL Xtreme 5 vs Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker100% evidence coverage

JBL Xtreme 5 vs Marshall Kilburn III100% evidence coverage

JBL Xtreme 5 vs Marshall Middleton II90% evidence coverage

JBL Xtreme 5 vs Marshall Willen II75% evidence coverage

JBL Xtreme 5 vs Sony ULT FIELD 385% evidence coverage

JBL Xtreme 5 vs Sony ULT FIELD 590% evidence coverage

JBL Xtreme 5 vs Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM100% evidence coverage

JBL Xtreme 5 vs Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4100% evidence coverage

JBL Flip 7 vs JBL Go 5100% evidence coverage

JBL Flip 7 vs Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker100% evidence coverage

JBL Flip 7 vs Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen)100% evidence coverage

JBL Flip 7 vs Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM100% evidence coverage

JBL Flip 7 vs Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4100% evidence coverage

JBL Flip 7 vs Beats Pill100% evidence coverage

JBL Go 5 vs JBL Xtreme 5100% evidence coverage

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Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker vs Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen)100% evidence coverage

Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker vs Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM100% evidence coverage

Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker vs Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4100% evidence coverage

Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker vs Beats Pill100% evidence coverage

Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen) vs Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM100% evidence coverage

Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen) vs Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4100% evidence coverage

Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen) vs Beats Pill100% evidence coverage

Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM vs Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4100% evidence coverage

Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM vs Beats Pill100% evidence coverage

Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 vs Beats Pill100% evidence coverage

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Beats Pill vs Marshall Kilburn III100% evidence coverage

JBL Flip 7 vs Marshall Middleton II90% evidence coverage

Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker vs Marshall Middleton II90% evidence coverage

Beats Pill vs Marshall Willen II75% evidence coverage

Beats Pill vs Sony ULT FIELD 385% evidence coverage

Beats Pill vs Marshall Emberton III75% evidence coverage

Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen) vs Marshall Willen II75% evidence coverage

Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen) vs Sony ULT FIELD 385% evidence coverage

Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen) vs Marshall Emberton III75% evidence coverage

Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker vs Marshall Willen II75% evidence coverage

Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker vs Sony ULT FIELD 385% evidence coverage

Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker vs Marshall Emberton III75% evidence coverage

JBL Flip 7 vs Marshall Willen II75% evidence coverage

JBL Flip 7 vs Sony ULT FIELD 385% evidence coverage

JBL Flip 7 vs Marshall Emberton III75% evidence coverage

JBL Go 5 vs Marshall Emberton III75% evidence coverage

JBL Xtreme 5 vs Marshall Emberton III75% evidence coverage

Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM vs Marshall Willen II75% evidence coverage

Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM vs Sony ULT FIELD 385% evidence coverage

Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM vs Marshall Emberton III75% evidence coverage

Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 vs Marshall Willen II75% evidence coverage

Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 vs Sony ULT FIELD 385% evidence coverage

Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 vs Marshall Emberton III75% evidence coverage

Marshall Willen II vs Sony ULT FIELD 375% evidence coverage

Marshall Willen II vs Marshall Emberton III75% evidence coverage

Sony ULT FIELD 3 vs Marshall Emberton III75% evidence coverage

JBL Go 5 vs Sony ULT FIELD 590% evidence coverage

JBL Charge 6 vs JBL Flip 7100% evidence coverage

JBL Charge 6 vs Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker100% evidence coverage

JBL Charge 6 vs Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen)100% evidence coverage

JBL Charge 6 vs Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM100% evidence coverage

JBL Charge 6 vs Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4100% evidence coverage

JBL Charge 6 vs Beats Pill100% evidence coverage

JBL Charge 6 vs Marshall Willen II75% evidence coverage

Marshall Kilburn III vs Marshall Willen II75% evidence coverage

JBL Charge 6 vs Sony ULT FIELD 385% evidence coverage

Marshall Kilburn III vs Sony ULT FIELD 385% evidence coverage

JBL Charge 6 vs Marshall Emberton III75% evidence coverage

Marshall Kilburn III vs Marshall Emberton III75% evidence coverage

JBL Charge 6 vs Marshall Middleton II90% evidence coverage

Marshall Kilburn III vs Marshall Middleton II90% evidence coverage

Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 vs Marshall Middleton II90% evidence coverage

Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM vs Marshall Middleton II90% evidence coverage

Sony ULT FIELD 3 vs Marshall Middleton II85% evidence coverage

Marshall Willen II vs Marshall Middleton II75% evidence coverage

Marshall Emberton III vs Marshall Middleton II75% evidence coverage

Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen) vs Marshall Middleton II90% evidence coverage

Beats Pill vs Marshall Middleton II90% evidence coverage

JBL Charge 6 vs Marshall Kilburn III100% evidence coverage

Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM vs Marshall Kilburn III100% evidence coverage

JBL Flip 7 vs Marshall Kilburn III100% evidence coverage

Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker vs Marshall Kilburn III100% evidence coverage

Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen) vs Marshall Kilburn III100% evidence coverage

JBL Charge 6 vs Sony ULT FIELD 590% evidence coverage

Marshall Kilburn III vs Sony ULT FIELD 590% evidence coverage

Marshall Middleton II vs Sony ULT FIELD 585% evidence coverage

Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 vs Sony ULT FIELD 590% evidence coverage

Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM vs Sony ULT FIELD 590% evidence coverage

Sony ULT FIELD 3 vs Sony ULT FIELD 585% evidence coverage

Marshall Willen II vs Sony ULT FIELD 575% evidence coverage

Marshall Emberton III vs Sony ULT FIELD 575% evidence coverage

JBL Flip 7 vs Sony ULT FIELD 590% evidence coverage

Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker vs Sony ULT FIELD 590% evidence coverage

Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen) vs Sony ULT FIELD 590% evidence coverage

Beats Pill vs Sony ULT FIELD 590% evidence coverage