As CNET's portable audio expert, I've reviewed dozens of Bluetooth speakers. Here are my current top picks for every budget based on sound quality, size, durability and battery life.

Problem: You have a kick-ass stereo, or a pair of excellent studio monitor speakers, and you want to hook up your iPhone to listen to some music. Only you don’t want to dig out the headphone dongle ...

The Marshall Willen is our pick for the best value Bluetooth speaker award within our tested best Bluetooth speaker roundup. Here’s why we recommend it. Three things immediately stood out when I first ...

You can nab the lightweight-yet-powerful Beats Pro for $50 off in time for summer outings. Photo: Apple This hot Beats Pill deal lands you one of Apple’s great-sounding portable Bluetooth speakers for ...

OS 26 offers a brand new setting that can prevent your AirPods’ audio from automatically switching to other speakers.

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Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET's Reviews team since 2000. He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio products, ...

It's Prime time to press play: These Amazon portable speaker deals help you bring the noise and save some money. By Tony Ware Published Jul 9, 2025 3:23 PM EDT We may earn revenue from the products ...

Apple wants you to avoid damaging your hearing when you’re using an iPhone or iPad (but, strangely, not a Mac). In Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Headphone Safety, enable Reduce Loud Audio, and you can ...

There are some Bluetooth speakers, especially car speakers, that love to hijack playback when you're wearing headphones.