The best cheap Bluetooth speaker is a balance between price, sound quality, size and features. How to choose the best cheap Bluetooth speakers for you Top 3 things to consider Read our full Tribot StormBox Micro review. The only drawbacks are the lack of an app 9though you can pair with two devices at once) and a relatively low battery life, which sees the StormBox Micro run dry after 8 hours. For something tiny enough to clip onto a satchel or bike handlebars, that’s very good indeed. Unlike a lot of very small speakers, it also sounds great, producing clear vocals and some surprisingly strong bass. This is a much more compact speaker than its cousin, the XSound Go, and it's both fully waterproof (in depths up to 1 meter) and protected against dust and dirt. The StormBox Micro pushes $50, but it's worth it. (The newer Clip 4 claims a higher power output, which suggests they should go a little louder.) Being an older model means no app support, but that isn’t necessarily a big hindrance. This device can even connect and sync sound with two other Clip 2 speakers for a bigger sound, which you may need as the Clip 2 doesn't go very loud. The waterproof exterior (IPX7) of the Clip 2 is another major hallmark that offers peace of mind when tossing the speaker into the pool or cycling with it through the park during a surprise rainstorm.

The attachable carabiner installed at the top makes the speaker simple to carry around by easily clipping onto any item: backpack, bike handle, carry-on bag…you name it. That great sound comes in a compact and sturdy design built with portability in mind.

The JBL Clip 2 packed strong audio performance during our tests, highlighted by impressive treble, midrange and bass. Although the Clip 2 has been discontinued and superseded by Clip 3 and Clip 4 versions, this carry-anywhere Bluetooth speaker is still available through online retailers including Amazon (opens in new tab).

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