Best and Worst Wireless Speakers of 2023

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

Below are six impressive models, each ideal for a specific use or listener, and two speakers to avoid because their sound doesn’t come close to justifying their price.

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