Christmas gift guide: Portable speakers

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Dec 20, 2021, updated Dec 20, 2021

Pick of the bunch portable speakers. Photo: Getty Images.

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With the long-awaited warm weather finally here, we hope to be spending more time outdoors by the pool, in the park and in our backyards hanging out with friends and family.

And those times are always better when there’s music playing.

This is why portable speakers make a great present at Christmas. And better yet, they will form lasting memories of summer fun.

There are so many different types of portable speakers on the market – from boomboxes to small pocket-sized speakers.

We’ve gathered a great selection of portable speakers that will suit all budgets.

Kogan IP65 Water Resistant Portable Bluetooth Speaker with 360° Sound

$39.99, was $89.99

Up to 24 hours playtime with the 4400mAh battery
12 W output of sound, with 360° surround sound
IP65 water-resistant rating

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JBL CHARGE ESSENTIAL PORTABLE WATERPROOF SPEAKER

$149, was $199

Waterproof and dust resistant
20 hours battery life

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SONY EXTRA BASS ™ PORTABLE BLUETOOTH SPEAKERBLUE

$199

Waterproof and dust resistant
12 hours battery life
Compact, lightweight, and easy to carry

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Beats Pill+ Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker – Black

$199, was $249.95

Charges in just 3 hours
12 hours battery life
A simple button to play, skip, pause, and make phone calls from

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UE BOOM 3 Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker

$179

Range: 45 metres
360° sound design
15 hours battery life

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HARMAN KARDON ONYX STUDIO7 W/LESS SPEAKER

$429

Features an anodized aluminium handle that doubles as a sturdy base to make it more portable.
8 hours battery life
Connect two BlueTooth devices at once, or add another ONYX speaker to enrich the audio experience

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