The GO2 only has a single driver, and doesn’t support multi-speaker pairing, but a lot of that comes down to its size. Don’t worry about this speaker getting splashed, or even falling into the pool. It also features a microphone for taking voice calls, and has earned an IP67 durability rating, which means it’s dustproof, and waterproof enough to be held under 3.3ft of water for up to 30 minutes. It supports Bluetooth 4.1, a recent version of the wireless standard that’s more power efficient and reliable than older ones. This speaker gets up to five hours of audio playtime per charge, which is lower than the other recommendations in our guide, but its upsides compensate for this. JBL’s GO2 is a newer Bluetooth speaker that features some of the technology found in its higher-end models. On the other hand, it doesn’t support multi-speaker pairing, so if you’re interested in making a larger wireless speaker system for a backyard party, this isn’t the right choice.ĪmazonBasics’ Bluetooth speaker is a great choice for discerning music listeners who don’t need a lot of flashy extras.īuy AmazonBasics Water Resistant Bluetooth… 2. Microphones are standard on headphones, but they’re not very common on Bluetooth speakers. We wouldn’t recommend submerging the speaker completely under water, but it should survive being splashed once or twice.Īnother great feature is this speaker’s built- in microphone, which allows you to use it as a speakerphone when taking phone calls. Amazon doesn’t get into specifics, but says the speaker’s coating protects against moisture damage. This speaker’s standout feature (besides playing music) is water resistance. Amazon doesn’t say what version of Bluetooth this speaker supports, but it should be either 4.0 or 4.2 At just under one pound and 7 inches long, it’s in the middle of the pack in terms of size.

It gets up to seven hours of battery life per charge, and the nine-watt dual driver audio system should provide quite the punch.

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