Reviewers Love These Under-$50 Bluetooth Speakers

Having a great sound system in your home can elevate the overall vibe of your living space. Want to host the perfect party? You can't do without great music in the background.
And if you want to listen to music or a podcast while you're cooking, cleaning, or crushing an at-home workout, a top-notch Bluetooth speaker can come in handy there, too.
The only problem? These wireless speakers can get expensive, retailing at around $500 at their highest price point. Luckily, you don't have to break the bank to get a high-quality speaker: Here are the best $50-and-under Bluetooth speaker options reviewers swear by.
A waterproof Bluetooth speaker that comes in five colors
Do you love to sing in the shower? Then you won't want to miss this under-$30 waterproof speaker in five different colors. This portable Bluetooth device seamlessly delivers a strong, well-balanced sound with very little distortion. Plus, it has over 14,000 five-star ratings on Amazon. Promising review: 'This speaker really surprised me. I have one that is more expensive but this one has better quality and more power. It's so easy to take with you. Fits right in one hand. I didn't realize it had changing lights but they're a plus.' —Amazon CustomerGet it from Amazon for $22.99+.
An Echo Pop with Alexa to help you out
If you ask Alexa to find you the best affordable Bluetooth speaker you can bet she'll suggest the Amazon Echo Pop. This full-sound compact smart speaker, which comes in two neutral hues as well as lavender and teal, can be used to play your favorite music and podcasts. As a nice bonus, Alexa can help you out with any important information you need between songs.Promising review: 'This thing has pretty amazing sound quality for its size. It fills a bedroom easily and music sounds really good on it. I purchased a Homepod mini and returned it because it sounded exactly the same while being much more expensive. Alexa is also super useful and responds super quickly. I think this is a really good product.' —AndyGet it from Amazon for $24.99.
A compact but powerful clip-on speaker
This small portable speaker has a whopping 10 hours of playtime and has a very strong sound for how small it is. Waterproof and durable, you can wirelessly stream high-quality sound from your devices no matter where you are. Promising review: 'I actually just bought this to place in my shower.The Bose is just so bass heavy I couldn't listen to a podcast while the shower was running. There was just no clarity. The sound was distorting. Imagine my surprise at this much less expensive and much better sounding little shower Bluetooth. I highly recommend! My house is large. I can play this in my bathroom at one end of my 2000 square-foot UPstairs and still hear it at the other end of the upstairs portion of the house. Seriously!' —AnnieGet it from Amazon for $37+ (available in 10 colors).
A wireless speaker with 12 watts of audio power
This little speaker has nearly 100,000 five-star ratings on Amazon, so you know it's good. With 12 watts of pure audio power, this Bluetooth speaker features an intense base and is both waterproof and outdoor-proof. Plus, if black is just a little too boring for you, this speaker is also available in vibrant blue and orange shades. Promising review: 't isn't as nice as some of the other speakers, but at the price point, this one has great value. If you're not wanting to spend that $70-100+ for a speaker, this is a great route to go. Still has really good sound and fills a room well.' —MichaelGet it from Amazon for $29.44+ (available in four colors).
The Tribit with crystal-clear sound
With "crystal highs, crisp mids and rich bass," according to the brand, this mighty little speaker creates an immersive listening experience with bass radiators and dual 8W power drivers. This Tribit Bluetooth speaker can connect to all Bluetooth-enabled devices within 150 feet. And in case you're wondering, yes, it's waterproof. Promising review: "We decided to get a new, state-of-art portable speaker for our outdoor patio. We were interested in its portability and bluetooth connectivity, in addition to decent sound quality. After some research we ended up with small Tribit because it's very affordable price but because other people had commented positively on its capabilities. We definitely like and enjoy our new Tribit in our outdoor garden-battery life is good as we have played it non-stop outdoors for a 5 hour stretch. The sound quality is very good even with some bass notes. We plan to take the Tribit on our vacations and to our second home in Latin America. This is a good, affordable buy over some of the really expensive offerings." —Amazon Customer-breton9Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in three colors).
A cute little speaker with punchy bass
This super portable JBL speaker features punchy bass and seven hours of playtime. Waterproof and dust-proof, this cute speaker is available in nine different designs and is made in part with recycled materials. Plus, it has over 2,000 five-star ratings on Amazon.Promising review: "The sound of the speaker itself is pretty decent. Obviously, you can't compare a speaker like this to a full on party speaker or anything like that but it sounds pretty good. There is no tin like or static sound whatsoever, and the device doesn't rattle when the bass hits even when at loud volumes. I listen to a lot of different genres of music and everything sounds good. you could definitely compare the quality of sound from this brand to a few more well-known, but more expensive brands that are out there.' —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $39.95.
A Doss Bluetooth speaker
The Doss 12-watt full-bodied stereo is water-resistant and includes easy-to-use touch controls. It's also waterproof, and the rechargeable battery powers up to 20 hours of playtime. Promising review: 'I buy a lot but don't write a lot of reviews. But I am so happy with this speaker! I tend to research so much that I get lost in the conflicting opinions and reviews and end up just buying the most expensive in hopes that it's true that you get what you pay for...which is not the truth too many times. I have been through three different Bose portable Bluetooth speakers over the past year and between the charging port messing up and having trouble with Bluetooth connectivity and range I finally decided to just try a less expensive one and see what it would do since it seemed I would be buying one periodically anyway. All of that is to say that I read a couple of reviews saying this DOSS speaker was better than an expensive Bose and took a chance. I am so happy with it! Easily connects, stays connected, sounds great (I'm only using it for listening to music in the house and outside when I'm working), the range is awesome and it doesn't sound distorted when I turn it up. Very pleased. Wish I had tried this a long time ago.' —Amazon CustomerGet it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in 11 colors).

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