Anker Portable Bluetooth Speaker

In a crowded field of portable speakers connecting via Bluetooth to your smartphone’s music library, Anker’s product stands out for reliability, easy use and compact size.

At just $40, the Anker is incredibly affordable and reasonable. Your music plays in high definition, impressive for such a compact device. And the device has a 15- to 20-hour playtime before it needs recharging, so bring it to the beach or to a backyard barbeque and leave it be.

The device uses Bluetooth to access your phone’s library, so you don’t have to dock your phone and walk away. The range on this device is an impressive 33 feet, but there’s also a 3.5mm audio port if you want to plug in, say, if your device doesn’t have Bluetooth. It works great for watching action movies on a laptop, for example. Further, the device has a 2-feet pick-up range when acting as a microphone, so you can use it as a speakerphone for conference calls on the go.

Anker offers an 18-month warranty and a lifetime of free technical support, though the device seems to hold up well in travel and is simple enough to use. You likely won’t need much help to enjoy it for years to come. Learn more at ianker.com.