The mission is simple: gather three brands of popular mini-speakers and see which is powerful enough to annoy a grumpy building superintendent. To expedite the outstandingly unscientific experiment, I ...

David Priest is an award-winning writer and editor who formerly covered home security for CNET. Amazon's Echo Dot is impressive as ever. Its 1.6-inch speaker is half an inch larger than the previous ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Portable speakers are a great way to play music at outdoor locations, or at parties where a venue might not have any proper sound equipment.

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. From the road to the shower, every music fan needs one of ...

It really comes down to your audio quality demands and budget. The 2nd gen HomePod is a higher-end speaker that delivers incredibly pleasing sounds. But, for around a third of the price, you can get ...