The benefit of portable speakers is that you can take them anywhere. Thanks to an integrated battery with long durability, compact dimensions, and generally increased dust, water and fall resistance, they are suitable for any situation. So how do you pick the right speaker for your mobile?
Mobile speakers differ in shape, design and production quality. First of all, we recommend choosing according to purpose - for example, do you need a small speaker to fit into your pocket, or do you prefer a square speaker that is stable and resistant to water? Check out the most common shapes:
Cylindrical Speakers
Angular Speakers
Speakers with Carabiners
Pocket Speakers
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Some portable speakers have LEDs that enrich the music with light effects - they will follow the rhythm of your favourite tunes.
What Are the Benefits of Portable Speakers?
Practical dimensions allow you to take them anywhere.
Easily paired with Bluetooth phones.
Despite their small size, they boast quality sound in the form of deep bass and tuned treble.
A built-in battery can handle up to 15 hours of listening.
High durability and waterproofing allow you to listen on hiking trips or to the pool.
Thanks to their elegant design, they stand out wherever you put them.
How Do Most Portable Speakers Connect to Your Mobile?
Portable speakers can connect to your phone, tablet or laptop both wirelessly and via cable.
Bluetooth is the most common way to pair a speaker with your phone, tablet or laptop.
NFC lets you pair a speaker with your phone by holding them a few centimetres apart.
The 3.5mm jack is the most commonly used method for wiring any sound source.
The USB for most speakers on your mobile only serves to charge the built-in battery.
The headphone output is usually designed with a 3.5mm jack and allows you to connect headphones or another speaker to the speaker.
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Some portable speakers have so much battery power that they can also act as a power bank. Simply connect your phone to the speaker using a standard USB cable.
Portable Speaker Power
The performance of portable speakers is given in watts (W) and its value usually determines the volume of the speakers and their frequency range.
A 10W miniature speaker creates a pleasant backdrop for everyday activities.
A 20-40W speaker produces loud sound and decent bass, suitable for a garden party, for example.
Most Common Features
In addition to their small size and light weight, portable speakers offer a number of expanding features to enhance the listening experience.
Waterproofing is specified by the IPX degree of protection provided for each waterproof loudspeaker.
A microphone is great for hands-free calling and conference calls.
A radio connection allows you to listen to radio stations without having to connect a mobile phone or tablet.
Party mode can pair two devices at the same time, so you can play music from two mobile phones alternately.
Multi-colored backlighting is good fun and can sometimes follow the rhythm of your tunes.
A memory card slot offers the ability to play music directly from SD or microSD cards.
An equalizer can adapt music reproduction to your most-played genres.