The best Bluetooth speakers under £100 in 2024

A satisfying speaker in all aspects, design, ease of access and performance - the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 is nothing if not slightly adorable, but as for bass - it certainly isn't cute.

Smacking you in the face with boundless, bouncy bass, and fun, crisp and clear high tones, the Wonderboom 3 is simply a marvel of budget, just how does a speaker this great get made? We'll never know.

These terrific party speakers can buddy up to create stereo sound, which is not only superbly easy to set up, but it also sounds brilliant. As for charging the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3, it's a bit more of a faff. Using a sadly out-of-date micro USB, charging is painfully slow on occasion, which is a minor gripe with us, but it could become annoying should you want to grab your speaker and go in a pinch.

From one of the best budget Bluetooth speaker manufacturers in the world right now, Anker's Soundcore Motion Boom decisively is one of our favourite Bluetooth speakers under £100 this year.

Made to withstand the rough and tumble of daily life - including being submerged in up to one metre of water for up to thirty minutes, this durable waterproof speaker is perfect for summer getaways and long nights in the heat.

As for its sound, the Motion Boom is named as such thanks to its incredible bass. Driven with titanium speakers, there's no shortage of bass with the Motion Boom, despite its price. Perfect for student gatherings and some downtime with your favourite electronic-heavy music, this is the perfect speaker for you. As for sheer precision and clarity, there isn't a whole lot here, which is to be expected at its price, but at its price, you certainly won't be disappointed with its sound.

Impeccably priced, with great sound and gorgeous aesthetics - Sony's SRS-XB13 doesn't seem the type of speaker to be under £100, let alone £50. Oozing with clean aesthetics, wonderfully easy accessibility and particularly powerful bass, the XB13 has quickly become one our favourite bassy Bluetooth speakers of the year.

Due to its size, the XB13 can quickly and easily be tucked away in a bag for ease of access whilst enjoying some exciting summer escapades, and it's easily moved about so you can bring the sound with you, wherever you are. A particularly brilliant aspect of the XB13 is its surprisingly strong battery life at a whopping 16 hours, decimating even some more of the most expensive speakers on the market.

All in all - this is one fun speaker we can heartily recommend, regardless of where your budget lies.

Marshall - one of the best known brands for great speakers, amps and instruments - is typically a high-end, expensive brand, with speakers that are made for the most deep-pocketed of audiophiles, but Marshall's Willen is different.

Just sitting below our £100 budget, Marshall's Willen has all the sophistication of a high-priced portable Bluetooth speaker, and yet it's still priced incredibly reasonably. Blowing most budget options out of the water in terms of sheer aesthetic style, adorned with the black and brass classic design, this speaker is simply gorgeous, but how is the sound?

The Willen's sound is, overall pretty great for the price - there's plenty of balance, with warm, natural mid-tones and some exciting bass, but it leans a little more towards the quiet side for our liking.

Marshall has compromised volume for quality, which is a wise choice, but it certainly isn't for everyone - if you'd like splendid sound, just without the ear-deafening volume, the Marshall Willem is a great pick for you.

JBL has changed the game when it comes to affordable, quality Bluetooth audio. From their ultra pocket-sized JBL GO 3 to their titanic Partybox speakers, there's no end to the creativity and user accessibility of their speaker lineup, and with the JBL FLIP 5 - JBL's fantastic quality shines through once again.

Designed with simplicity in mind, this minimal, yet visually impressive speaker feels sturdy, reliable and satisfying in the hand. The FLIP 5 is a classic JBL speaker through and through, from its design to its stirring bass, pumping highs and warm, natural-sounding mid-tones which are astounding at its price.

At its size and wattage, however, we've noticed that the battery has certainly taken a toll. At around 10 hours of use, this is a little weaker compared to even the smaller-sized competition, but there must be some compensation for demanding bass, so it's a necessary trade-off. JBL's FLIP 5 is perfect for any price range and will satisfy even the most scrupulous of audiophiles at its price.

If you're looking for one of the best smart speakers of the year at a price that is incredibly reasonable, Amazon's Echo Dot is perhaps the perfect pick for you.

This wonderfully easy-to-use little speaker is quick and simple to set up, with an array of features that even less technically inclined users can access at a word. Using Alexa voice assistant to play a song, change a channel or even control lighting or heating if you're feeling fancy is an astounding modern luxury at a price that can't be beaten.

What's more, the Amazon Echo Dot 5 has some particularly solid sound - its bass is surprisingly deep for its size, with some nice crisp highs that are perfect for club anthems whilst cooking. However, there are some setbacks - mid-tones are a little muddled and compressed on occasion, taking away some of the performance heft of the bass. It's not portable, so you'll need to pop this on a shelf or unit and plug it in. It certainly isn't perfect - but it's hard to be disappointed when it's just so affordable.