The best Bluetooth speakers of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

Why we like it: There are plenty of ultra-portable speakers out there that you won't even feel in your backpack or that you can clip onto a belt or strap when you're on the go. The best of these is the JBL Clip 5, which gets its name from the clip that's built into it and that allows you to connect it to all kinds of different straps and belt loops. One of the best things about this speaker is that it works with the same app as JBL's other speakers, which is more than many other ultra-portable options can say. Review: JBL Clip 5 On top of being highly portable, the JBL Clip 5 is also rugged, thanks to its IP67 water resistance, allowing the speaker to withstand bouts in the rain or drops in the pool. It supports Bluetooth multipoint, which lets you connect the speaker to multiple sources at a time, and it works with Auracast, which allows you to use it in tandem with other compatible JBL speakers. That's all to say that while the speaker is small, that doesn't mean it's low tech. Th ... Read full article.