TOP 5 portable speakers with FM radio

Hoco HC1 Trendy sound is a low-cost portable speaker with decent sound. The model plays music from a paired smartphone, plays audio files from flash drives and microSD cards, and receives radio broadcasts in the FM band.

The speaker's barrel-shaped cabinet houses a single 5W driver, supported by a passive radiator to work out the bass component. The model will serve as a sure purchase home or for outings into nature with friends. True, you can’t call portable acoustics loud, so you won’t be able to use it to listen to music on a noisy street.

The column controls are concentrated on the rubberized plate of the body. Above the buttons there is a hole for the strap, below under the plug there is a USB port, an AUX connector, a microSD card slot and a microUSB charging port. Among other things, in the characteristics of the model , support for synchronization with similar ones using TWS technology is noted.

Housing Hoco HC1 Trendy sound is protected from the negative effects of moisture in accordance with the requirements of the IPX5 standard. In general, the speaker sounds clear, but plays for a relatively short time - a full charge of a 1200 mAh battery is enough for about 4 hours of continuous playback of audio tracks. Fortunately, you can charge portable acoustics from a power bank, if you take one with you ahead of time.

The Aspiring Shake 10 is a three-in-one device that can be used as a wireless speaker with FM broadcast reception, as a digital clock and as an alarm clock. The model is aimed at operation in greenhouse home conditions, but in good weather it can be taken with you to the street.

The front panel of the portable audio system meets the user with a fabric mesh, behind which two active dynamic emitters with a total power of 12 watts are hidden. Also in the model there is one passive resonator responsible for bass sound. In the center of the upper segment of the front panel there is an electronic clock display. And at the very top of the Aspiring Shake 10 is a decorative “hat” with a blue LED backlight.

To connect to a wireless signal source, the column uses the Bluetooth v 4.2 interface. At the same time, the model was equipped with an AUX connector, a USB A port for flash drives and a microSD card reader. On-air broadcasting radio signals are received by the built-in FM tuner. That's just when you turn off the power of the device from the button on the upper end of the case, the radio and clock settings go astray.

The control panel of the speaker has two buttons for setting alarms, combined keys for volume and rewinding tracks, other functional organs for selecting playback modes, etc. The 2200 mAh rechargeable battery is responsible for the autonomous operation of the device - its charge lasts for about 10 hours, which is the average in the class.

Old-school design in the image and likeness of a boombox is a key feature of the appearance of the REAL-EL X-727 portable speaker. In addition, the model will please with balanced sound and a wide choice of connections. But let's talk about everything in order.

The product is suitable for travel, picnics and outdoor parties. Indeed, the model produces high-quality stereo sound with a total power of 20 W, complemented by deep bass sound due to two passive radiators in the design. In the “inside” of the REAL-EL X-727 case, two active speakers with a diameter of 102 mm are installed. The column lacks only the moisture protection of the case, so at the slightest hint of rain it needs to be hidden.

The connection of portable acoustics with a smartphone is established using the energy-efficient Bluetooth protocol. If desired, music can also be listened to from USB flash drives and microSD drives. Well, if there is nothing at all at hand, the speaker perfectly catches FM waves - the broadcast of the broadcasting grid of your favorite radio stations is performed without connecting an external antenna. The model displays the frequencies on the LCD display, which is located on the front.

A decent battery life of the speaker is provided by a 1800 mAh rechargeable battery. The model also has a basic equalizer with preset sound presets for different styles of music. Finally, TWS technology deserves special mention, sharpened to provide the ability to work two synchronized speakers from one connected source.

Portable audio system Sven PS-370 is made in the form factor of a kind of barrel with a built-in handle for easy portability. The column can play music via a Bluetooth connection, is equipped with a built-in FM receiver and a USB port for playing audio files from flash drives.

The basis of the cylindrical body of the model with waterproof properties according to the IPX5 standard is high-strength ABS plastic. At the bottom of the column there is a pair of foam feet that provide an anti-slip effect, and the aforementioned handle is located on top. Directly on the carrying handle are the controls for portable acoustics, and near them, under the rubber plug, there are a USB connector and AUX. The only “but” is that the model turned out to be rather heavy (about 2.5 kg).

Two 70 mm speakers with a total power of 40 watts are responsible for the loud and high-quality sound of the speaker. In work, they are accompanied by passive radiators on the right and left sides of the body, which provide a deeper study of low frequencies. Along the circumference of the resonators, you can see interactive backlight bulbs that alternately blink in different colors. The Sven PS-370 covers up to 40 m² of sound space and is well suited for outdoor parties.

Based on TWS technology, you can quickly deploy a stereo pair from two copies of the audio system. To receive FM broadcasts, you need to screw the complete antenna to a special socket in the speaker case. The model is powered by two rechargeable batteries of 3600 mAh each. Their full charge is enough for a 12-hour marathon of music playback via Bluetooth at medium volume and 16 hours of continuous listening to the radio.

The top of the Olympus of wireless speakers was occupied by the products of the famous audio brand JBL. One of the notable models from her with a built-in radio is the JBL Tuner 2.

The portable speaker stands out from its peers with a rich signature sound with a pronounced bass effect. And this is only with one acoustic emitter with a power of 5 watts. The device can be used both at home and outdoors - IPX7 waterproof housing protects the speaker from failure in case of unexpected rain. Also, the model is suitable for dubbing movies and TV shows from a smartphone or tablet - it significantly exceeds the volume and sound quality of standard mobile gadgets.

On the body of the JBL Tuner 2 , a backlit monochrome LCD display with the ability to scroll information looks like a bright spot. In radio mode, descriptions of broadcasts are displayed on the screen. And with the help of 5 preset buttons, you can store your favorite radio stations (FM and DAB) in the memory of the speaker, which provides quick access to them.

Portable acoustics is interfaced with the sound source via the energy-efficient Bluetooth v 4.2 protocol. The radius of reliable signal reception in this case reaches 8-10 m. At an average volume level, the speaker plays without a break for up to 12 hours. This is a truly versatile gadget with crystal clear sound.