Best Portable Speakers with FM Radio

The Canyon CNE-CBTSP4 mobile monophonic speaker is suitable for providing sound in small rooms (approximately 12–15 m²) and small open spaces.

On the street, it is necessary to be careful with portable acoustics, since no protection is declared for it. However, with careful handling, the model will serve as long as possible. Its main feature is a 52-mm dynamic emitter, supported by a passive resonator for bass processing. The acoustics produce sound power up to 5 W and qualitatively voice almost any musical genre.

If you have another such speaker at hand, you can set up the mobile acoustics in stereo pair mode (using TWS technology). They are synchronized with each other via Bluetooth. The same communication protocol is used for wireless communication of Canyon CNE-CBTSP4 to audio sources. In addition, the model has acquired a card reader and a radio receiver in the FM frequency range.

The portable speaker can operate autonomously for 4 hours or even longer(depending on the volume level). The speaker's battery is charged via a USB type C connector - a full charge takes up to 3 hours. And for ease of carrying, the model's body has a built-in loop, designed in the same color as the audio grille.

In the budget arena of portable acoustics, products of the Defender brand are in demand. A balanced model from it seems to be the mobile speaker Enjoy S700.

The device is assembled in a traditional cylindrical form factor case and is suitable for use both indoors and outdoors in clear weather. The speaker's case is not waterproof, so at the slightest sign of rain, it is advisable to hide the portable acoustics in a dry place. The model is equipped with two active emitters with 1.8-inch diffusers and a pair of passive resonators at the ends of the case, providing a full-fledged elastic bass.

Defender Enjoy S700 can play audio tracks from connected mobile gadgets, USB drives and microSD cards. Moreover, the speaker is armed with a built-in FM receiver. Wireless pairing of the device with the mobile electronics guard is carried out via Bluetooth. Thanks to the support of True Wireless Stereo technology, the possibility of coordinated operation of two separate Enjoy S700 speakers as a stereo pair is realized.

"Under the hood" of the portable speaker is a 1200 mAh battery. A full charge of the battery is enough for about 4 hours of autonomous operation of the device. It is also possible to power the speaker from a power bank - the charging port in the design of the model is the common microUSB. Finally, the gadget will please with a democratic price, which minimally depletes the wallet reserves.

The JBL Wind 3 mini speaker can be used directly "on the go". More precisely, when driving two-wheeled vehicles: bicycles, scooters, motorcycles, etc.

Traveling with music becomes possible thanks to the built-in mount on the steering speaker. The speaker also has a plastic clip for fixing on various surfaces. The model weighs about 230 g - when worn on a conventional tourist backpack, the speaker remains completely unnoticeable.

Portable acoustics produce loud and detailed sound in the signature JBL style. But the model has only one speaker, so audio tracks are played in mono mode. The speaker is equipped with a Bluetooth v 5.0 communication interface, a card reader for microSD flash drives and even a built-in FM receiver. The frequency of the selected radio station is displayed on the information OLED screen on the front panel of the JBL Wind 3 case.

According to the data on the info display, it is supposed to control the remaining charge level of the 1050 mAh battery. A full battery "tank" is enough for about a 5-hour marathon of listening to music at an average volume level. The absence of fear of dust and water allows you to take the speaker with you anywhere - confirmation of its good endurance is the IP67 protection rating.

Hoco HA4 Surge is not a small speaker. The model has a case size of 182x352x146 mm and weighs 2.2 kg.

The larger the case, the more powerful the sound. Indeed, the acoustics are equipped with two 4-inch dynamic emitters with a total power of 40 W, which provide loud and rich sound. The development of the amplitude of low-frequency oscillations is the prerogative of two passive resonators on the sides of the speaker. The model will perform well at impromptu parties, family picnics, etc.

On the side ends of the portable speaker case, you can see shining LED lights that serve to accompany audio broadcasts with various light effects. In TWS communication mode, you can create a stereo pair from two speakers (or more precisely, a “quad”, since each device a priori plays music in stereo mode).

The speaker has a carrying handle and carabiners for attaching the included shoulder strap. By the way, it is much more convenient to carry it over your shoulder than in your hands - the above-mentioned weight of over 2 kg has an effect. As for the available communication options, the Hoco HA4 Surge has wireless Bluetooth v 5.3, an AUX jack, a microSD card reader, a USB port for flash drives and a built-in FM receiver.

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

The portable speaker stands out from its peers with its rich signature sound with a pronounced bass effect. And this is only with one 5 W acoustic emitter. The device can be used both at home and outdoors - the IPX7 moisture protection of the case protects the speaker from failure in case of unexpected rain. The model is also suitable for voicing films and TV series from a smartphone or tablet - it significantly surpasses the volume and sound quality of standard mobile gadgets.

The JBL Tuner 2 body features a bright monochrome LCD display with backlighting and the ability to scroll through information. In radio mode, broadcast descriptions are displayed on the screen. And with the help of 5 preset buttons, you can enter your favorite radio stations (FM and DAB) into the speaker's memory, which provides quick access to them.

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