Best portable Bluetooth speakers under $500
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How to shop for Portable Bluetooth Speakers
Portable Bluetooth speakers changed the way a lot of people listen to music. They let you bring your music wherever you want and come in all shapes and sizes, from small waterproof models that can hang in your shower to powerful party boxes with karaoke mics that can captivate a big room.
Popular questions customers ask
First, make sure Bluetooth is turned on in your device’s settings menu. Press the Bluetooth pairing button on the speaker. Then select the Bluetooth speaker you want to pair from the list of available Bluetooth connections on your device.
A lot of the Bluetooth speakers we carry are water-resistant. Some models are more watertight and can be submerged for a few minutes, making them great for listening in wet environments. The IP rating is the spec to pay attention to when trying to determine how water-resistant a speaker is.
We offer some models that have a built-in microphone. The mic can be used for hands-free calling.
If your device supports dual Bluetooth output, you can send to two Bluetooth speakers simultaneously. If not, some Bluetooth speakers have a “link” feature that lets you link multiple speakers together, so they play the same music.
You can pair your Bluetooth speaker with virtually any device that can transmit a signal via Bluetooth. This includes TVs, smartphones, tablets, computers, laptops, stereo and home theater receivers, and more.
