Want to Take Your Music Everywhere, Like Some Kind of Roaming, New-Gen, on-Demand Jukebox? Here are Our Picks for the Best Portable Bluetooth Speakers under Rs. 2,000 and All Styles.

A compact, lightweight and battery-powered speaker which can be easily carried anywhere, is known as a portable speaker. Most of the portable speakers are Bluetooth enabled, hence are also known as Bluetooth Speakers. They can be paired with smartphones, iPods, MP3 players, tablets or computers etc. and some of them are even USB and radio-enabled portable speakers. The majority of the portable speakers have rechargeable batteries and some even have replaceable batteries.

The portable speaker receives digital signals through BT connectivity from the source device. These signals are in a compressed form, so the portable speaker decompresses, changes them into simpler form and amplifies the audio with the help of the inbuilt speakers. On the contrary, Wi-Fi speakers require support to act as a bridge between the host device and the speaker. BT speakers follow similar technology and routing as used in car speaker systems and smartphones.

Owning a Portable speaker has its benefits as they can be moved easily from one place to another, there are no messy, ugly and tangling wires and they are smaller in size, yet produce high quality clear and crisp sound. These speakers can work with a range of devices and can connect with almost any BT gadget, smartphone, tablets, smartwatches etc. And the best part is that the connection doesn’t require any installation and can be done just with a single touch.

They give you certain privacy as you can take them along to your terrace, roof, kitchen, bathroom or any corner of your house and listen to your favourite music without disturbing others. You can use it for a group call by pairing your smartphone through BT to a portable speaker. Few portable smart speakers like Amazon Echo, Google Home and Apple HomePod can communicate with you, answer your questions, play your favourite tracks and can even order online food, staples and clothes etc. at just your voice command.

There are various types of portable speakers available to suit the different needs of people. There are waterproof portable speakers which you can carry to an outing, picnic, to a park or camping, and then there are speakers with karabiner which you can easily hang in your bag or buckles.

Few portable speakers are equipped with built-in graphics equalizers to let you control the different frequencies to personalize the music as per your taste and mood. If you like listening to the radio, then there are Portable Speakers with inbuilt antennas which can help to tune in to your favourite FM channels and few portable speakers can be mounted on your bicycle or bikes as well.

While choosing a portable speaker, budget plays an important role and if you are reading this article then you must be looking for a portable speaker in less than Rs. 2,000. So, to make things easier for you; we have researched and picked the best portable speakers under Rs. 2,000 and we are sure that you will be able to pick your favourite out of them depending upon your requirements and choice.

The Bluetooth Speaker by Logitech is a small yet solid speaker which can play continuously for 5 hours. The speaker has dimensions of 9.7 x 3.7 x 8.5 cm and weighs only 160 gm, but gives an output of 10W and works in a range of 10 meters. The Li-ion battery gets fully charged in about 2 hours and apart from BT, audio input can be done through a 3.5 mm jack available in the speaker. The X100 model also has volume and power buttons provided and supports mp3 audio formats.

You can also take calls with the help of the in-built microphone and charge it on the go with the help of the USB cable included in the box. This Bluetooth speaker by Logitech can be purchased from industrybuying.com for Rs.1,859.

This sturdy looking Waterproof and Shockproof wireless portable speaker by boAt is designed to provide a 360 degree high-quality sound. The 2000 mAh Li-ion rechargeable battery provides up to 8 hours of non-stop audio in a single charge and the IPX6 rated body provides 100 percent protection from water and dust thus making it suitable for outdoor activities as well. It has advance 4.2 BT technology which delivers crystal clear sound and also consumes less energy.

It can be played by wire or wirelessly and can also be used to answer calls, change tracks and adjust the volume with the controls provided on the rugged body of this portable speaker. The boAt Stone 700 has Bluetooth range of 10 m, runs on 5V DC and gets fully charged in about 3 hours. This product can be purchased from Amazon for Rs. 2,420.

As the name suggests, the SoundDrum BT speaker by Portronics is shaped like a drum. The 1800 mAh lithium-ion battery provides up to 6 hours of continuous playtime and gives a power output of 10W, the battery gets fully charged in about 2 hours. The BT 4.2 works in a range of 10 meters. The portable speaker has an FM tuner with an inbuilt antenna which allows you to browse your favourite Radio channels anywhere. The speaker has strong bass and built-in amplifiers which give a surround sound effect.

The body is splash-proof and has multifunction, volume and power buttons on it which can be used to take and reject calls, changing the FM channels, and controlling the volume. You can also connect a 3.5 mm Aux port or Pen drive to listen to your favourite tracks and take calls with the help of the inbuilt microphone. The POR-871 SoundDrum by Portronics is available on flipkart.com for Rs.1,749.

A very cool looking portable speaker by JBL available in 8 vibrant colours is the Go model. The square-shaped BT speaker is a powerful small speaker and provides playback up to 5 hours with its 600 mAh battery which can be fully charged in just 1.5 hours. You can take calls from this speaker with a simple touch and enjoy talking in crystal clear audio, courtesy its noise-free speakerphone which provides the power of 3.0 W.

The speaker is lightweight at 130 gm and comes with a built-in strap-hook and an optional carrying strap which makes it easier to carry along. The JBL Go comes with a Micro USB cable for charging, a quick start guide, a safety sheet and can be purchased from in.jbl.com for Rs. 1,499.

Equipped with a power output of 6 W, it can give continuous audio playback for 6 hours and has microSD compatibility apart from Bluetooth and 3.5 mm Aux input facilities. The leather finish body is sprinkled and splash-proof and has buttons on the top of the speaker to receive/reject calls with the inbuilt microphone, control volume, change tracks and on/off button.

The speaker is lightweight and weighs less than 300 gm. It also has anti-skid and easy to hold design along with an inbuilt strap. You get 1 aux cable, 1 USB cable apart from the speaker in the box and this product can be purchased from flipkart.com for Rs. 1,599.

The Jazz portable speaker by Zoook is a small, but powerful speaker and can provide the sound of up to 70 dB. The speaker is apt for a mini-party as it has colourful LED lights and music flash around its surface. The portable speaker weighs just 200 gm, gives an output of 5 W and a playback time of 6 hours. You can attach various sources to play your music with the USB Flash Disk, 3.5mm Audio Jack and Micro-SD Card Slot.

You get a micro USB charging cable, a karabiner, a 3.5 mm audio cable, a user manual and a 1-year warranty with the portable speaker and this product can be purchased from snapdeal.com for Rs.1,199.

This elite looking portable Bluetooth speaker by Philips has a total output power of 3 W. It has different LED lights for different modes and can be connected with the source device through Bluetooth, 3.5 mm AUX jack and micro SD card (up to 32 GB). Apart from this, it has an inbuilt FM tuner which lets you enjoy your favourite radio channels and the inbuilt microphone allows you to take calls in between your favourite music tracks.

The top panel control help to navigate between FM search/play – pause/call, to control volume and change tracks. You get a USB cable and 3.5 mm stereo cable inside the box along with the speaker and 1-year warranty. The speaker weighs only 250 gm and can be purchased for Rs.1,390 from Amazon.

A specially designed portable speaker for the wanderer soul, this speaker is splash-proof, dustproof, can be mounted on a bicycle or bike and also can be hanged with your belt buckles or bag. But, the USP of this portable BT speaker is the playback time of 10 hours due to its strong battery backup.

It also has FM radio and AUX-in features and the on/off, volume, track change and call receive buttons are mounted on the side panel. This wind portable speaker by JBL is available on tatacliq.com for Rs.1,250.

A stylish, lightweight and small wireless BT speaker which can provide 6 hours of uninterrupted music by Philips is the BT50B portable wireless BT speaker. The modern technology of Philips reflects in the sharp and detailed sound of this small speaker as the speaker handles low as well as high notes smoothly and the powerful bass gives an immersive audio experience. Unlike traditional portable speakers which create distortion in the sound when the battery gets low, this speaker controls the peaks created due to low battery thus keeping the sound steady, thanks to its anti-clipping feature.

The speaker has a wooden cabinet inside it which enhances the sound and gives a realistic touch. It has on/off / BT on and standby mode buttons on the side. The Philips BT50B portable speaker is available on kharidiye.com for Rs.1,249.

A powerful portable speaker by Mitashi, this device has a battery capacity of 3.7 V / 1200mAh, inbuilt FM radio, flashing light and BT 4.2 + EDR technology which makes it a nice portable speaker. But the USP is the recording feature of this speaker which allows you to record your voice with the help of the microphone provided with this speaker.

The box contains the user manual, USB cable (0.8m), 3.5 mm AUX cable and wired MIC (2.43 m) along with the speaker and warranty card for 1 year. The Mitashi PS 6510 BT Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Mic can be purchased from tatacliq.com for Rs.1,989.

You may not believe that a music bar is available at such a cheap price until you see it. This compact soundbar by iBall comes with a remote and is perfect for your living room or to accompany your television. The powerful speaker produces 10 W of crisp and sharp sound which gives you amazing listening experience. It’s lightweight, yet gives up to 15 hours of continuous playback with its premium-looking slim made. It also has a built-in microphone which allows you to make and receive calls.

The Music Bar is compatible with BT, USB, Micro SD, FM and AUX and power, volume and source button are also mounted on the top of the bar. It has two lithium-ion batteries and the soundbar weighs around 626 gm. with dimensions of 5.8 x 38.3 x 6.5 cm. You get the speaker, remote control, charging cable and user manual in the box. The iBall Musi Bar comes with 1 Year Warranty and this amazing product can be owned for Rs. 1,295 from amazon.in.