Best Budget Portable Bluetooth Speakers with Good Sound Quality (upto Rs. 2500)

It is no surprise that speakers are everywhere, ranging from big to small, cheap to extremely expensive. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes which can be a bit overwhelming if you're looking to get your hand on one of them. Our picks are sure to have a speaker that’s right for you and your needs. Make sure to read till the very last so that you don’t miss out on any of our favorite picks. So without wasting any time, let's get to the speaker round-up.

Index

1. Mivi Roam 2
2. Portronics SoundDrum**Value for Money**
3. Mivi Play
4. Boat Stone 200**Best Under Rs.1000**
5. JBL Go
6. Boat Stone 650
7. Noise Vibe**Amazing Looks**
8. JBL Go 2
9. Boat SpinX 2.0**Best Buy**
10. Summary
11. Buyer's Guide for Bluetooth Speakers

Mivi Roam 2 

The Mivi Roam 2 has a sleek finish design with round edges. The design is more or less like a smoothly carved stone. Having a small footprint its is extremely easy to carry and packs a punch for its small size. It also comes in a variety of colors to choose from. Another added advantage that Mivi offers is the pairing of two of its speakers to give you a stereo sound experience. Available on both Amazon and Flipkart for about Rs. 1,100.

Pros:

• 5W single driver
• 2000mAh battery with 16 hrs playtime
• Water and dust resistant (IPX7)
• In-built mic for voice calling
• Dual pairing compatible

Cons:

• Weak bass
• Average sound clarity

Portronics SoundDrum    **Value for Money**

Moving on we have the Portronics SoundDrum  which houses a cylindrical footprint. The build quality on this one feels absolutely premium and extremely elegant. Being build this way, it has top and bottom-firing driver units which make it an absolute steal for the price. Luckily this device can be easily bought from Amazon as well as Flipkart around the price point of  Rs. 1,700.

Pros:

• 10W dual drivers with passive radiators
• 1800 mAh battery with 7 hrs of playtime
• IPX6 water and dust resistant
• USB slot for connectivity and in-built microphone
• 360^o audio experience

Cons:

• Unprotected radiator units
• Lacks sound sharpness
• Sound distortion at high volume

Mivi Play

Here we have Mivi again with its all-new Mivi Play portable speaker which is give or take, similar to the Portronics SoundDrum in terms of design but differs a lot in terms of sound quality. It's an excellent option if you’re really tight with your budget. The Mivi Play features an even smaller body with smoothly finished round edges which is very easy to carry. The range of colors available for this speaker is also just amazing so make sure you take a look before leaving. Purchasable from Amazon and Flipkart for an extremely low price of Rs. 800.

Pros:

• Single 5W top firing driver
• 1000 mAh battery with 12 hrs of playtime
• Clear vocals
• In-built microphone
• Extremely compact and lightweight
• Dual pairing compatible

Cons:

• Fragile build
• No official IP rating (dust & water)
• Weak bass
• Distortions at high volume

Boat Stone 200    **Best Under Rs.1000**

The Boat Stone 200 is no slouch when it comes to the collection of portable blue-tooth enabled quality speakers. The speaker is made just as its name, like a stone having a cubical shape with curved edges which makes it extremely easy to fit even in tight spaces. Available on Amazon as well as Flipkart about Rs. 1000.

Pros:

• 3W front-facing driver
• 1500 mAh battery with 10 hrs of playtime
• IPX5 water and dust resistant
• In-built microphone
• Tripod mount and a passive radiator

Cons:

• Decent bass levels
• Average mic quality

JBL Go

Coming up next we have the JBL Go which is a budget-oriented portable blue-tooth speaker. The speaker has a near-perfect cuboidal design with definitive edges which may be a dealbreaker for some but it manages to deliver what it has been built for. The speaker has punchy which separates it from some of the speakers in its price range. This speaker is available on both Amazon and Flipkartfor Rs. 1,700.

Pros:

• All rubber finish
• 3W single driver
• Punchy bass levels
• 600 mAh battery with 5 hrs of playtime
• In-built microphone

Cons:

• AUX cable is not included with the packaging
• No official IP rating
• Expensive for the price

Boat Stone 650

Another great pick for a portable blue-tooth speaker is the Boat Stone 650 is like an upgraded version of the previously mentioned Stone 200 blue-tooth speaker. The speaker is a bit bigger in size as compared to others on the list due to the presence of two drivers. The speaker offers great sound quality for the price at the given price point of Rs. 1,800. Lucky for you it is available on both Amazon and Flipkart.

Pros:

• Dual 10W front-facing drivers
• 1800 mAh battery with 7 hrs of playtime
• IPX5 water and dust resistant
• Rubber grips
• Tripod mount compatible
• SD card support
• Amazing bass level with inbuilt microphone

Cons:

• Sound distortion at high volumes
• Incompatible with strap attachments
• Slightly bigger in size

Noise Vibe    **Amazing Looks**

Noise is no less when it comes to the portable blue-tooth speaker game. The Noise Vibe features an extremely elegant and sleek design which definitely gives it a premium look. The device has a trapezoidal shape with buttons on the top and the speaker is covered with mesh all around. Overall a great choice if you want to spice up your workspace with some music. This premium-looking speaker can be owned for about Rs. 1,500 from Amazon.

Pros:

• Single 5W driver
• 1800 mAh battery with 5 hrs of playtime
• IPX7 water and dust resistant
• SD card support
• Voice assistant enabled
• In-built microphone

Cons:

• Weak bass levels
• Minor sound distortions at high volume

JBL Go 2

The JBL Go 2 is the new and updated version of the before-mentioned JBL Go. There are some minor changes but all in all, it's the same package. The blue-tooth speaker comes in a huge variety of colors, one can really get confused on which color to go for. A good pick for around Rs. 2,200. Can be picked up from Amazon or Flipkart.

Pros:

• Single 3W driver
• Small passive radiator
• 1730 mAh battery with 5 hrs of playtime
• IPX7 water and dust resistant
• Ultra-compact with inbuilt microphone

Cons:

• Medium bass levels
• A bit expensive for the price
• Comparatively low volume output

Boat SpinX 2.0    **Best Buy**

Last but not least we have the Boat SpinX 2.0 which comes at a price of bit over two thousand rupees. The blue-tooth speaker features a good old drum style design having passive radiators at both ends to amplify the bass levels. The round housing also makes the sound disperse all around the space in 360 degrees. The sound clarity remains consistent at high as well as low volumes. Easily available on Amazon for about Rs. 2,300.

Pros:

• Dual 6W drivers with passive radiators
• 2200 mAh battery with 8 hrs of playtime
• IPX6 water and dust resistant
• 360^o sound dispersion
• SD card and tripod mount enabled
• Excellent sound quality

Cons:

• Lacks adequate bass
• Comparatively bigger in size

Summary

Finally summing it all up, you can easily get an extremely portable blue-tooth speaker under the price point of Rs. 3000 but there will be certain trade-offs. If you want something with an even stronger bass level, with a sound that makes everyone notice, then you may want to opt for those bigger drum style speakers which may require a bag to carry along. All the above blue-tooth speaker picks are very viable options for workspace setups or small gatherings.

If you’re still confused, here are our best contenders. The Boat SpinX is definitely on the top because of its clear sound quality and dual powerful drivers. Secondly, we recommend you go with the Noise Vibe because of its premium looks and good sound performance.

Buyer’s Guide for Bluetooth Speakers

The idea of buying a new portable blue-tooth speaker may excite you, but there are few parameters that you must keep in mind while buying blue-tooth speakers so you get what you pay for.

1. Battery Life: First and foremost is the battery capacity of your speaker which determines how long your speaker can last without a charge. The universal rule for the battery is "the bigger the better", A large battery will save you from getting those mood-shattering breaks during your favorite music.

2. Audio Quality: What do you expect from a good speaker? Good sound quality right? Well, that's what separates the good ones from the bad ones. Good quality depends upon the driver the speaker is using. If the drivers on your speaker are good, then the sound quality on lower as well as higher frequencies will be the same. If the driver is of high wattage, it simply means that the speaker is loud and punchy.

3. Style: The style of the speaker comes down to personal preference. Especially nowadays speakers are available in designs one can’t even think of. There are big and small ones. The big ones are harder to carry but do not compromise on the sound quality. Decide on what type of style you prefer or want to see on your next blue-tooth speaker.

4. Waterproof: After everything you do to protect your devices, they are bound to get damaged due to human error sometimes or other. Therefore you need to make sure that the blue-tooth speaker you are planning to buy has some sort of IP level water and dust protection so that a tiny splash of water doesn’t make you worried about it.

5. Connecting Multiple Speakers: Some speakers come with an added feature that allows them to be paired with another speaker of the same brand and type which can create a stereo sound experience. If you’re looking for such speakers then it is definitely worth investigating

6. Speakerphone capability: It may often occur to you that you may receive calls while listening to your favorite track on your blue-tooth speaker, in such a scenario the speaker must have a good microphone so the person on the other end hears your voice clearly. Most of the in-built speakers coming nowadays with blue tooth speakers have microphone quality that just gets the job done. You may stumble upon a good microphone mostly put on expensive blue-tooth speakers.

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