Best portable Bluetooth speakers: Check out these boom boxes from Apple, Bose, Marshall and more
The Apple HomePod Mini is among the best portable speakers you can buy under Rs 10K, and it's just 3.3 inches tall and the tiniest HomePod of them all
Need to bring the house down? Don’t want to splurge? No problem. Portable Bluetooth speakers have come to the party. The global portable BT speaker market is set to grow from its current base of USD 11.64 billion (in 2022) at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6 per cent from 2023 to 2030 (Source: Grand View Research). Streaming content, virtual meetings and expanded storage on smartphones and tablets have all fuelled this growth.
Not long ago, battery life was a deal breaker. Newer BT speakers have also upped their battery game, so you’re always ready for that all-nighter. You get more connectivity options too. For instance, Apple’s HomePod mini is a no-brainer for iPhone users and more than packs a punch. We’ve also seen price drops on some portable boom boxes like the Bose SoundLink Revolve II, and then there’s the old favourite – Marshall. If you’re looking to add a portable BT speaker to your den or carry your favourite music around, you’ll be surprised at the plethora of options under Rs 15,000:
