Best Bluetooth speakers in Australia in 2025
Take your music with you and share it with the world with these top performing Bluetooth speakers.
Having the best portable speaker to take with you on holiday, or to the beach is essential these days.
Mobile phones are an infinite library of music these days thanks to streaming platforms like Apple Music and Spotify. Yet don't really offer decent audio quality.
Bluetooth speakers fill that void nicely.
The biggest challenge is finding the right product. You can pick up a tiny, tinny speaker for under $10 from Amazon, but it is unlikely to give you any level of satisfaction.
You could also spend thousands on a top of the line speaker that offers Bluetooth functionality but sacrifices some of the implied portability for sound quality.
What to look for when choosing Bluetooth speakers
Whether you're after one of the models listed above or something completely different, the decision factors you need to consider when buying a Bluetooth speaker is the same.
Portability
You should understand just how portable you want your Bluetooth speaker to be. Does it need to be small and lightweight to fit into a suitcase? Or does it need to be a powerful beast capable of filling a hall with high quality audio? Understanding your needs will help define your purchase.
Sound quality
You don't want to spend a fortune buying a speaker that doesn't sound great. In particular for Bluetooth speakers, you want to know whether the speaker still sounds good at loud volumes, or does it start to distort.
Additionally, knowing how important well balanced audio, with solid bass and clear high notes, is important. The cheaper the speaker, the less likely you are to get these qualities.
Build quality
It's now common to find Bluetooth speakers with good IP ratings, meaning they can get splashed, dusty or even dunked in water without breaking. If you plan on taking your speaker to the beach or outdoors, this feature is going to be important.
Battery life
Not only do you want to know how long it takes for the battery to drain, you also want to know how quickly you can charge it. Some speakers also allow you to charge your devices from it, turning it into a portable battery. This can be hugely useful.
Bluetooth standard
This one is a little more technical, but could still be useful. The introduction of Bluetooth 5 saw an increase in range up to four times (compared to Bluetooth 4.2 Low Energy), a doubling in speeds and the ability to transfer up to 8 times as much data.
Ultimately, having a better version of Bluetooth in your speaker could mean better performance, though it will depend on multiple factors.
Other features and functions
Some speakers offer a dedicated app for balancing your equaliser settings to your personal taste. Other speakers will offer digital assistant integration, so you can get weather updates at a voice prompt.
Some speakers offer multiple Bluetooth connections simultaneously, with the ability to switch between sources effortlessly. Other speakers will let you pair two together to create a stereo pair.
Some speakers have NFC chips so you can pair your mobile device with a tap.
There are too many different options to list them all here. But it's important to consider the functions you want when making your decision.
Price
Price is always important, but it can mean different things to different people. Consider your budget before making a purchase decision. Understand that the best product for your needs is likely the one that sits within your price range while delivering most of the elements above you find important.
