The 6 Loudest Bluetooth Speakers - Fall 2023 Reviews

The SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 3) is the loudest Bluetooth speaker we've tested. With a measured max volume of 110 decibels, this powerful party speaker has no trouble getting loud. Crank it up while listening to your favorite tunes at your next party, and you'll feel plenty of rumble in the bass to bring genres like EDM and hip-hop to life. If you buy more than one speaker, you can link them together to fill larger, more open spaces with powerful sound, which is handy. With Bluetooth compatibility, it's easy to stream your favorite tracks right from your phone, too. While this speaker is currently unavailable through Amazon, you can still pick one up through the Soundboks website.

Overall, this speaker has a very good sound quality. Voices and lead instruments reproduce with clarity and detail. The V-shaped sound adds some sparkle in the treble along with a little extra boom in the bass, which is ideal for genres with lots of highs and lows, like rock, EDM, and hip-hop. If you prefer a different sound, you can customize the speaker's output using the graphic EQ and presets in the SOUNDBOKS app. Since the speaker lasts over 43 hours off a single charge, you can also take your party long into the night.

If you're looking for a more affordable Bluetooth speaker that gets super loud, check out the SOUNDBOKS Go. It's another booming party speaker designed to look like a smaller version of the SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 3). We measured this speaker's max volume at 106 decibels, which is more than enough to fill your room with sound when you listen to your favorite songs. It also gives you access to the SOUNDBOKS app, where you can find a graphic EQ to customize its sound and connectivity features if you want to pair more than one SOUNDBOKS device together.

Like its larger cousin, this speaker offers a V-shaped sound profile right out of the box. This means that voices and lead instruments are clear in the mix, but you get a little more rumble in the bass and some additional brightness in the treble. It delivers a touch less low-bass than the Gen. 3, but you still get enough thump and rumble in the mix to shake the floor. This speaker also lasts 35 hours off a single charge, which is great for all-night parties. For the price, this speaker is a really solid pick.

If you're shopping for a mid-range speaker, the JBL PartyBox 310 is worth a look. It's another loud Bluetooth speaker available at a more budget-friendly price, and it's a great addition to your next party. It gets loud, but at 104 dB, it's not quite as loud as the SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 3). Still, it does more than enough to carry sound throughout your space, even if you're outdoors. The circular RGB lights on the front of the speaker are a nice touch, and you can customize them in the JBL PartyBox app to set the mood for your next event.

This device ranks among the best large Bluetooth speakers we've tested, and thanks to its design, it has no trouble bringing the thump and rumble in the low-bass. You get a punchy sound right out of the box. Voices and lead instruments remain clear in the mix, and the bass doesn't overwhelm them. If you prefer a different sound, you're in luck. The PartyBox app features a three-band graphic EQ and a bass adjustment feature to control how much punch is in the mix. With its added microphone and guitar inputs for your next karaoke session, you may find it a better value than the SOUNDBOKS speakers, so long as you don't mind sacrificing a few decibels.

The JBL PartyBox 100 is a smaller and more affordable cousin to the JBL PartyBox 310, and it gets just as loud for a more affordable price. Bring it to your next party, and you can easily crank up the volume to enjoy your favorite music without issue. Plus, you get access to lots of the same party features, including guitar and microphone inputs, which are handy if you want to host a round of karaoke at your next event. Its RGB lights are a cool touch, and you can customize them to fit the ambiance of your party.

From the jump, this speaker reproduces voices and lead instruments accurately, making it suitable for listening to many different music genres. Unfortunately, it isn't compatible with the JBL PartyBox app, so you can't access a graphic EQ like with the 310. Still, its Bass Boost feature gives you some control over the sound, allowing you to adjust the amount of punch in the high-bass. However, this speaker can't bring as much low-bass as the 310, given its smaller size, so you feel less rumble in bass-heavy genres. If you don't listen to a lot of EDM or hip-hop, and you want to spend less on your speaker, it's still a solid pick—but fans of a thumping bass will want to opt for the 310.

Looking for a budget-friendly Bluetooth speaker? Check out the Anker Soundcore Motion Boom Plus. This speaker is a larger and better-built alternative to the original Anker Soundcore Motion Boom—and best of all, it gets even louder. Its max volume of 95.8 dB isn't quite as impressive as what you get with the more premium picks on our list, but still, this speaker has no trouble filling up your room with your favorite tunes. It's designed with portability in mind, so you can use the detachable strap to sling it over your shoulder for your next backyard party or day at the park.

This portable Bluetooth speaker comes with fewer bells and whistles than the top picks on our list, so you can't connect a microphone or a guitar to host a sing-a-long. Still, it's quite customizable thanks to the Custom EQ and presets available in its companion app, including a BassBoost button to amp up the punch and rumble. Its default sound is quite neutral and suitable for many different music genres, so you get a great performance out of the box. If you want a simpler, more affordable speaker, this one's worth a look.

If you want a more portable alternative to our top picks, check out the Ultimate Ears HYPERBOOM. It's another loud Bluetooth speaker in a slightly smaller size, so it's easier to carry outside. With a max volume of 98.3 decibels, it's loud enough for your next backyard party. Plus, there's even a built-in carrying strap to help distribute the weight when bringing it to your next event. With a battery life of over 23 hours, this speaker's great for long listening sessions on the go, too. It's available in either Black or White, so you can choose the best style for you.

This speaker's stellar sound quality makes it suitable for listening to all sorts of different music genres. Voices and lead instruments are clearly and accurately reproduced right out of the box, and its extended low-bass brings a good amount of rumble. Of course, given its smaller size, it brings less thump in the low-bass than the similarly-priced SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 3), but you may find it a fair trade-off if you want something more portable. Its room correction tool is great for optimizing the sound for your unique space, and there's even a graphic EQ on hand for manual adjustment. If you want to crank up your tunes on the go, this speaker is worth a look, and you can even see our recommendations for the best small Bluetooth speakers if you're shopping with portability in mind.