Portable Bluetooth Speakers under PHP 10K

If you frequently read our reviews of devices such as smartphones or laptops, one of the things that are often underwhelming is audio quality. These things are often lacking in loudness and bass. The solution to that is to use external speakers, especially portable and wireless ones. And if that is what you’re looking for, here are portable Bluetooth speakers you can buy for under PHP 10K.

The speakers listed below are officially available in the Philippines. It is arranged by price from highest to lowest.

Marshall Emberton II

Marshall speakers are one of the most popular speaker brands in the market, thanks to their signature Marshall and retro yet timeless design. The Emberton is one of their portable Bluetooth speakers and is now in its second iteration with the Emberton II. Marshall says that it has improved audio with two 2″ full range drivers and two passive radiators, 30+ hours of listening, Stack Mode feature so it can connect with other Emberton II speakers, Bluetooth 5.1, and IP67 dust and water resistance

The Marshall Emberton II has an SRP of PHP 9,990USD 170INR 14,432EUR 162CNY 1,240 and comes in Cream, and Black and Brass colors.

Sony SRS-XB33 10

Sony is one of those audio brands you can’t simply forget. Their Sony SRS-XB33 Bluetooth speakers boast the X-Balanced Speaker Unit which features a non-circular diaphragm for increased pressure for more punchy bass with less distortion. It also uses side passive radiators for clearer bass. Other features include RGB lights, 24 hours of battery life, and an IP67 rating.

The Sony SRS-XB33 has an SRP of PHP 7,999 and comes in red, blue, taupe, and black colors.

LG XBOOMGo PL7

LG’s portable Bluetooth speakers are represented by the PL series. It features a sleek and futuristic capsule design with RGB lights on the woofers. For audio, it boasts Meridian technology from UK-based premium audio company Meridian Audio for rich sound and deep bass. It features Sound Boost for amplified sound with a press of the button, 24-hour battery life, support for Bluetooth Surround Ready with LG TVs, a microphone for Google Assistant or Siri, and an IPX5 rating.

The LG XBOOMGo PL7 has an SRP of PHP 7,990USD 136INR 11,542EUR 130CNY 992, but you can find online listings offering it at much lower prices.

JBL Flip 6

JBL is one of the biggest audio brands that are also known for its bang-for-the-buck portable speakers. The JBL Flip 6 features a youthful design that comes in eight colors. It is equipped with a 2-way speaker system, racetrack-shaped woofers, optimized dual passive radiators, and audio fine-tuned by Harman’s algorithm. Other features include PartyBoost so you can link two JBL PartyBoost-compatible speakers together, IP67 rating, and 12 hours of playtime.

The JBL Flip 6 has an SRP of PHP 7,499USD 128INR 10,833EUR 122CNY 931.

Huawei Sound Joy

Huawei is not the brand you will quickly associate with audio but their entry into the portable speaker space is worth noting. The Huawei Sound Joy is co-engineered with French high-end audio company Devialet. It boasts Devialet quad speakers which include a 20W carbon-fiber combined diaphragm, 10W silk dome tweeter, and symmetrically loaded passive radiator. Other features include Shake Stereo Pair so you can pair two Sound Joys by just shaking it, Bluetooth 5.2, automatic discovery by Huawei devices, voice assistant support, 8,800mAh battery capable of 26 hours of playback with 40W fast charging, IP67 rating, and RGB lights.

The Huawei Sound Joy has an SRP of PHP 6,999USD 119INR 10,111EUR 114CNY 869.

And there you go. These portable speakers can provide you with a good audio experience when watching movies, playing games, or as a substitute for your laptop speakers. The best part is that you can carry these speakers anywhere and feature long battery lives. Use them at home or bring it with you outdoors.