Best Boomboxes

The JBL boombox is a perfect choice for any person who loves listening to music at maximum volumes and in the most extreme weather conditions.

Durable and long-lasting, this model features a battery with an enormous capacity of 20000 mAh. With this kind of battery, you will be able to listen to your favorite tracks for about 24 hours on full volume from a single charge. Additionally, you can use the boombox as a portable charger for your mobile devices such as tablets and phones without pausing the music playback. As for dimensions, the device is actually quite compact despite its rather heavy weight of 11.6 pounds. Fortunately enough, it features a convenient handle on top so it is easy to carry the whole thing even with one hand. The boombox supports a 4.1 Bluetooth protocol and is backwards-compatible with devices that use older versions of this wireless feature.

The housing of the device has an IPx7 protection index, which means that it is almost completely waterproof. It will continue working even if you manage to accidentally drop the speakers into the water up to 3 feet deep. To wrap things up, this model from JBL is a well-balanced device that can deliver a stunning level of sound regardless of weather conditions, making it a perfect pick for outdoor parties.

The Superstar Blaster from Monster is a rather bulky wireless speaker that can be used both indoors and outdoors, however, its size is not the only thing that makes it stand out.

First of all, the device can boast excellent wireless capabilities that combine both Bluetooth and NFC protocols. With these under its belt, you can party for hours on end knowing that the paired device won’t desync in the process.

Moving on, the device is certainly made with high portability in mind. To be more precise, this speaker features an easy-to-use integrated carry handle that won’t nudge even if you accidentally drop it on the ground. Aside from this, the speaker will be a great option to have for outdoor use, owing to its water-resistant housing that firmly protects the internal parts of the model from harsh weather conditions.

With 72 watts of output power, this Blaster boombox is most certainly among the loudest speakers included on our list. Moreover, it’s not just loud, it has a high level of audio fidelity thanks to the two subwoofers and speaker combination.

The rechargeable battery of this device enables listening to your favorite tunes for up to 12 hours straight before it runs out of juice. For added convenience, the portable speaker is equipped with an LED screen that will show you the current battery status so you will know when it is time to recharge it.

Finally, if you need a powerful and loud boombox, then this model from Monster will be right up your alley. It is rugged, loud, and exceptionally easy to use.

The Soundcore Trance is noticeably smaller than other boomboxes on our list, however, it doesn’t hamper the output volume levels and sound quality one bit. Contrary to similar devices in the same price range, the Soundcore Trance features a USB port on top of the standard AUX input and the Bluetooth module that gives it wireless capabilities.

The only thing that we didn’t like about the model is its software side. Although the SoundCore application is great for fine-tuning the output, it takes too much time to configure it and bring it into a working condition. That being said, the app is getting regular updates, so we hope that the grips with its UI will be addressed in the future updates.

On the plus side, however, this Soundcore model has a special BassUp technology that enables boosting the lower frequencies with a single tap of the touchscreen without getting into the adjustment mode.

In the end, this portable speaker will be a prime pick for users that want their boombox loud and convenient to carry around at the same time. By combining a small housing and powerful speakers with a built-in subwoofer in one box, the Soundcore Trance managed to bring the best features from both worlds into one single package.

The AOMAIS GO AS-F5 is yet another wireless speaker but, this time around, it is surprisingly lighter than other boomboxes in the same category. Aside from this aspect, there are some others that easily put this particular boombox among the best for the price.

To start off, the speaker features regular control buttons on top of the Bluetooth-based controls, which lets the guests switch the volume of the track, pause it, and skip to the next song regardless if the speaker's paired to the phone or not. Moreover, just like most modern speaker models, this one features an AUX input that makes it easier to connect devices that don’t have wireless capabilities.

Power-wise, the speakers’ output power is probably the least impressive part of this model. That said, we were quite surprised how loud the twin 40-watt speakers are. Coupled with a low-powered yet decent subwoofer, you are getting a fairly capable set of speakers that weigh no more than 4 pounds, which is rather impressive.

All in all, the AOMAIS GO AS-F5 will be an excellent choice for people that need a lightweight boombox that simply does its job. It is well-protected against the elements which, combined with its loud set of tweeters, ultimately make it a must-have device for outdoor parties.

The BUGANI M83 is a prime example of a well-designed portable boombox. It has everything that classic models had: a big handle on top, a rugged, bulky appearance, and most importantly - it is loud.

First things first, this outdoor Bluetooth boombox has a classic combination of two tweeters and two subwoofers. Reaching almost 40 watts of output together, these diaphragm speakers are exceptionally loud and, when paired with the subwoofers, the sound quality is surprisingly good for a portable device.

The aspect that we didn’t really appreciate about the device is the fact that the total battery life is slightly shorter than stated, especially when used at the maximum volume. Luckily, the model supports quick charging, so it won’t be that huge of a problem in the long run. Conversely, the device can be used as a power source for other USB-powered electronics, which should come in handy as long as the speaker itself is charged.

Despite some hiccups with the battery life, the BUGANI M83 proved to be a reliable portable speaker that you can use virtually anywhere. Likewise, the addition of the microSD and AUX inputs truly make it shine among Bluetooth-only devices that are dime a dozen nowadays.