Jawbone JamboxIt was only a few years ago that, if you wanted a small Bluetooth speaker that offered decent sound and doubled as a speakerphone, you had a limited number of choices that, to a degree, began and finished with the Jawbone JamBox. The JamBox offered surprisingly good sound and volume for such a small package, and it gained popularity overnight. Fast forward a few years, and the portable Bluetooth speaker market has exploded. JawBone offers more colors and two different sizes,...

Jawbone Jambox and MiPow Boom Mini Small Bluetooth speakers are intended for use on the go. Therefore, battery life is important. Companies have been getting better and better battery life from their products, but the range remains quite extensive. Look for a Bluetooth speaker that's rated at eight hours or more if you plan on traveling or taking your speaker along on day trips. Some speakers, like the MiPow Mini boom, may even get far more battery life then is actually rated....

JBL FlipMany, but not all, Bluetooth speakers offer a built-in microphone that allows you to use the speaker as a Bluetooth speakerphone. This is a great feature that can come in handy if you spend a lot of time on the phone. A few years ago your choices were rather limited if you wanted music on the go. That's all changed, and there are plenty of Bluetooth speakers you can take on your day trips, to the beach or use at home. A...