Portable Bluetooth speaker

[Stranraer]

Not exactly hifi, but my Mum's recently discovered music videos on Youtube and spends mucho time checking out (mainly Country) artists on her tablet. I took my tennis ball sized speaker down to listen to and she was very happy with the sound quality so I'm looking to get her one.
Anyone have experience or recommendations, please ?
She doesn't want anything heavy or large. I'd say the absolute biggest would be egg box sized, but the smaller the better as long as the sound quality is better than the tablet speaker. Budget around the £100 mark.
Thanks in advance.

[Sherwood]

Logitech Wonderboom3

https://www.amazon.co.uk/WONDERBOOM-Bluetooth-360-Degree-Waterproof-Dustproof/dp/B07W5JHF97/ref=asc_df_B07W5JHF97/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=606918512573&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7306843776472799714&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006914&hvtargid=pla-1731536792828&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

[Sherwood]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275869776997?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ddoygYe4Q8u&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=y3am_uCySJq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

£180 after discount but it is in another league. I use these with my 4k monitor and they are awesome. Fantastic value for money and no messing around with recharging! Somewhat bigger than you may have had in mind and clearly not portable, though easily movable.

[Poldark]

Might I suggest an Amazon Echo, I have one and the sound is acceptable if you're not expecting stereo imaging.

It may also be useful for the many other voice command facilities, it's simple and easy to use once set up.

I've actually used it recently to access Radio Paradise streams that it sends via Bluetooth to a small soundbar, to allow a simple option, rather than the full LMS/main hifi listening.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230603/2cbb462d0590412459aa10a084a01b48.jpg

Sent from my motorola one using Tapatalk

[ReggieB]

I've been using a Tribit XSound (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluetooth-Tribit-Portable-Waterproof-Microphone/dp/B07HFQYD1D) for a long time as my basic travel solution. I can highly recommend it.

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7126exqHx-L._AC_SL1500_.jpg

I also have a Bayan Soundbook (https://www.robertdyas.co.uk/bayan-audio-sound-book-x3-wireless-speaker-silver) as my bedside speaker. Again very good.

[struth]

https://uk.soundcore.com/products/motion-x600-a3130061?jump=1

these are very good. just looks like a radio but sounds great and connects via bluetooth to your phone

[Stranraer]

Many thanks all, very grateful. We don't want to go over the £100 budget, and stereo imaging isn't of importance. My Mum just wants something a step or two up from the tablet speaker and I had no idea at all about what's out there. Looks like there's some great picks above.

[struth]

Many thanks all, very grateful. We don't want to go over the £100 budget, and stereo imaging isn't of importance. My Mum just wants something a step or two up from the tablet speaker and I had no idea at all about what's out there. Looks like there's some great picks above.

soundcore do a number of smaller, cheaper ones too..

[Stranraer]

soundcore do a number of smaller, cheaper ones too..
Yep, it's a dinky little Soundcore that I've got. I'm interested to see what's a step or two up from that but for it's size it's pretty impressive.

[struth]

Yep, it's a dinky little Soundcore that I've got. I'm interested to see what's a step or two up from that but for it's size it's pretty impressive.Think the x600 is their top one and it's superb I have to say.

[Stranraer]

Easy done, but you've blown the budget :)
I'm not sure mine cost more than £40 and my Mum's not a critical listener. Looks a nice bit of kit, though.

[struth]

Easy done, but you've blown the budget :)
I'm not sure mine cost more than £40 and my Mum's not a critical listener. Looks a nice bit of kit, though.

i got a 50 quid voucher off it just when it came out so made price more acceptable to me.:)

[Sherwood]

This may suffice.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08FMK8ZBK/ref=vp_d_pb_TIER3_trans_lp_B07W5JHF97_pd?_encoding =UTF8&pf_rd_p=940691e6-8676-40bb-b225-67283d6cc918&pf_rd_r=3ED3BW5NZM1G0SSN9KKY&pd_rd_wg=NOAmX&pd_rd_i=B08FMK8ZBK&pd_rd_w=o4Enx&content-id=amzn1.sym.940691e6-8676-40bb-b225-67283d6cc918&pd_rd_r=ee6430e7-d9bb-49dc-926f-f68385daf423&th=1

Free Returns, so can check out .......

[Sherwood]

Another option

Deal: 6S Wireless Headphones Over Ear,[40 Hrs Playtime] Hi-Fi Stereo Foldable Wireless Stereo Headsets Apple Earbuds with Built-in Mic,Volume Control, FM (Black & Gold) https://amzn.eu/d/5KI9gwt

I have a pair of these for outdoors. Stand up quite well against my HifiMan planars. Incredible vfm!

[Sherwood]

By coincidence, this was sent to me as Amazon limited time deal

Deal: Soundcore Motion+ Bluetooth Speaker with Hi-Res 30W Audio, BassUp, Extended Bass and Treble, Wireless HIFI Portable Speaker, App, Customizable EQ, 12H Playtime, IPX7 Waterproof, USB-C, For Home Office https://amzn.eu/d/8MxvkFU

[antonio]

By coincidence, this was sent to me as Amazon limited time deal

Deal: Soundcore Motion+ Bluetooth Speaker with Hi-Res 30W Audio, BassUp, Extended Bass and Treble, Wireless HIFI Portable Speaker, App, Customizable EQ, 12H Playtime, IPX7 Waterproof, USB-C, For Home Office https://amzn.eu/d/8MxvkFU

That would have been the speaker I would have recommended, I'm using a Flare by the same company, and what a great price, just buy it.

[Techno Commander]

MiniRig have an excellent reputation.
Their Mini2 speker hits your budget nicely.
https://minirigs.co.uk/speakers/bluetooth-minirig-mini-2