Recommendation for Portable Wi-Fi Speakers?

I'm looking for a speaker that I can plug in to my PC or move around when I need to (priority list):
1. Has wifi that I can stream spotify from my devices
2. Has battery for portability inside house but not for super long as most of the time will be "docked" to PC
3. Ideally with USB-C for charging and audio input but 3.5mm will do
4. Has bluetooth (in case no cable input for PC)
5. Decent audio, no need for crystal clear hifi system
6. $150ish range or less (idk the market tbh)
7. Built in stereo would be nice, I'd rather have just one than buying for stereo pair
8. No need for that water resistant/outdoor stuff or microphone for assistant features, that will be just bonus

The popular Sonos Roam tick most of the list that I can probably get by, similar to bose products either too small or too big.
Size/shape wise I like Bose SoundLink Mini II Special Edition but I think it's pretty old product https://www.bose.com.au/en_au/products/speakers/portable_speā€¦

I'm wondering if anyone come across such products with other brands that I see a lot in Amazon? The common ones like Bose/Sony/Sonos known for audio quality but keen to try other decent ones.

Comments

  • +1

    Sonos, Bose or JBL flip. If you want an 'other decent' and cheaper then look at Tribit Audio (stormbox Micro 2 probably). One of those will do the job, dont get to wrapped around the analysis, its just a portable wi fi speaker

  • +1

    A comment on the Bose products; I have a Soundlink Micro, Mini II & Flex. Micro and Mini II offer a good form factor for near-field listening when placed under your PC display. The older micro-USB version of the Mini II has a charging cradle but you'll want to connect via Bluetooth as it's not an audio dock. You also won't get much stereo separation. Audio is wholly subjective so best to audition your shortlist.

  • +3

    Wifi is a pretty unusual feature in that price range. Sonos Roam might be the only one (but they are not well reviewed and seem to have a battery issue of some kind)

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