Best Wireless Speakers
& Soundbars right now:
5 picks we'd actually buy

Marshall's Stanmore III is the gold standard for premium home Bluetooth speakers at this price. Its 80W multi-directional speaker system — twin 3.5" woofers flanking a 1" tweeter — delivers a rich, room-filling sound that stays composed at high volumes. The dynamic loudness feature subtly enhances bass and treble as volume increases, keeping the mix balanced whether you're listening at background levels or filling a party.

The three analogue rotary knobs for bass, mid and treble are a genuine differentiator: they give you real-time tone shaping that no app-only solution can match. The Stanmore III doesn't attempt smart features — no Wi-Fi, no voice assistant, no multi-room — and that's a considered choice. It does one thing brilliantly: play music with character and power. The iconic Marshall aesthetic means it looks as good as it sounds.

The Sonos Era 100 represents a significant step forward from the One it replaces. True stereo output from twin angled tweeters alongside a woofer gives the Era 100 a width and depth that single-driver smart speakers simply cannot match. At modest listening volumes it sounds remarkably large — an important real-world benefit in kitchens, offices or bedrooms where you don't need concert-hall power.

As part of the Sonos ecosystem, the Era 100 excels. Group it with other Sonos speakers for whole-home audio, use it as a surrogate rear speaker in a Sonos home cinema system, or run it as a standalone room speaker — the flexibility is genuine. Trueplay tuning, built-in Amazon Alexa and Spotify Connect support make the daily user experience seamless. Currently on sale from £141.55, it represents exceptional value for a Sonos product.

WiiM has made a remarkable impression on the audio market by delivering audiophile-grade streaming functionality at accessible prices, and the WiiM Sound continues that tradition. Its four-driver configuration — a 1" tweeter, a 3.5" mid-woofer and two passive radiators — produces an extended, well-controlled bass response and clear midrange that outperform the speaker's modest price point convincingly.

The WiiM Home app supports a staggering range of streaming services including Tidal Max, Qobuz and Apple Music Lossless, making it the most streaming-service-agnostic speaker on this list. Hi-Res Audio up to 24-bit/192kHz is supported natively. At the current sale price of £239 (was £299), the WiiM Sound is an outstanding value proposition for anyone who prioritises music quality over brand prestige.

The Sonos Move 2 is the rare portable speaker that genuinely doesn't compromise on sound quality compared to its static counterparts. Where most portable speakers trade quality for convenience, the Move 2's twin tweeters and woofer with passive radiator deliver a full, balanced sound indoors or outdoors. Auto Trueplay — which continuously adapts the sound as you move the speaker — is a meaningful feature that works noticeably well outdoors where acoustic environments change.

The 24-hour battery life is class-leading for a speaker of this quality and size. IP56 weatherproofing means it handles rain and splashes without anxiety. The primary trade-off is weight — the Move 2 is heavier than competing portable speakers at 3kg, making it more suitable as a 'carry between rooms or to the garden' speaker than a take-everywhere companion. At the current sale price of £357, it's a very competitive offer.