Best and Worst Wireless Speakers of 2023

Whether you prefer Olivia Rodrigo or Olivia Newton-John, there’s never been a better array of speaker choices. And unlike many other products—say, laptops and phones—great speakers don’t become obsolete quickly. So a model that sounds great now should continue to satisfy for years to come.

Below are six impressive models that shine in our ratings, each ideal for a specific use or listener. And we’ve added a few speakers to avoid because their sound and performance don’t come close to justifying their high prices.

Consumer Reports is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to building a fairer, safer marketplace. We buy the products we test the same way you do, through regular retail channels. Our audio testers then put them through a standardized evaluation program in our dedicated sound lab. We review each speaker for ease of use and versatility, but most importantly, for sound quality.