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On test: Marshall Acton II, the cult brand’s smallest Bluetooth home speaker combines retro design with balanced playback.

The Sony SRS-XG300 is a compact portable boombox with rich sound and lots of cool features. Definitiely an alternative to the JBL Xtreme 3.

The IKEA Vappeby is a bright and well-sounding no-brainer: For 50 euros, it offers astonishing sound quality and Spotify.

JBL´s Xtreme 3 is for good reason the most popular mobile speaker on a shoulder strap, combining party dynamics with hi-fi virtues.

The Marshall Kilburn 2 is a mobile Bluetooth speaker with a stylish retro design that offers a pleasantly rich, unagitated sound.

The Sony SRS-XG500 is a party speaker that even allows microphone connection in addition to Bluetooth connections. And he can play bass without end.

The Teufel Boomster from 2021 is not only a great Bluetooth speaker with rich bass. It also features FM, DAB+ and a powerbank function.

The Denon Home 250 being a mid-sized multiroom zone speaker offers surprisingly mature, balanced sound and exceptional multi-room features.

The largest model of the range, Denon´s Home 350, offers deep and substantial bass. Ideal for rock/pop with dynamics and plenty of fun.

The Sony SRS-XB 43 delivers rich sound with strong bass and is a good yet heavy Bluetooth hybrid for outdoor party and indoor use.