No matter where you go, there’s no denying everybody can appreciate a little music. Whatever genre, song, or tune that’s being played, it can make a huge difference – music can light up a room, so to speak. That difference is, however, determined by your speaker’s loudness and sound quality. And, usually, our primary device for playing music nowadays is a smartphone, which isn’t really the best for the job. If you want to listen to your jam with friends and hate wearing headphones, here are the perfect portable Bluetooth speakers – all under SGD 100.
One of the leading speaker and headphone brand is, of course, JBL – and with good reason. In our opinion, this wireless speaker is the best on this list when it comes to sound quality and loudness. It has the right amount of lows to play EMDs and bass-heavy songs while maintaining crisp, clear mids and highs.
The Flip 3 is one of the bigger-sized portable speakers of the bunch, similar to the next product below (A3143). It is water resistant, so a bit of rain and pool splashes won’t do any harm to it. However, in no way should it be submerged in water. It has a decent battery life of about 10 hours on 50% volume. That duration should suffice for parties.
The only downside might be its size and weight; it’s quite heavier and bulkier than the rest but still compact enough. It is also the most expensive on the list, but it is worth every penny. If you want something that will impress your friends without hurting your budget, the Flip 3 is your best choice.
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Another not-so-small portable speaker is the Anker Premium A3143. It comes quite close to JBL’s Flip 3 with regards to sound quality and loudness – less bass but better mids, so vocals are super audible. We recommend it for home use and PC gaming as it aesthetically fits most interiors, it’s black and standard.
A few things that might turn you off are its build and buttons. To be honest, it doesn’t feel very sturdy for its price. The top is glossy, which is very prone to stains when touched. And its buttons don’t feel high-quality. In a few words, it’s meant indoors to avoid any accidents. It also has an eight-hour battery life, but since it’s not something you’d like to bring around when traveling, that won’t be a problem.
The best thing about this speaker though is its Bluetooth connectivity. It has a long transmission range of about 10 meters. And even when walls are hindering its paired device, it still has a smooth connection. Overall, it’s an amazing choice if you only want an extra speaker for your home.