Best Bluetooth Speakers Under 5000 | TechRadar Guide

 

The best Bluetooth speaker a year ago was sony a clear winner back then. But in the past year, there has been a lot of new releases from Xiaomi, carvaan mini, or even both. So the question has to be asked? Which is the best Bluetooth speaker in India under 5000. Well, these are your options. In this blog, we will review MI outdoor speakers, Saregama caravan mini, JBL flip 3, Sony SRS XB-12, Boat stone 1400, and also Amazon echo input portable.

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MI Outdoor Speakers

So first up we have the newly released MI outdoor speaker and as the name suggests it's meant to be used outdoors. For instance, it's small enough to fit in the most pocket and feels pretty rugged too. It also has ipx5 the rating which means it can withstand light splashes of water or even running tap. So if it's holy or a pool party you can safely bring it to action. Another reason it's made for outdoor use is the great battery life. 

It promises to give you 20 hours of juice on a full charge. So if you're going out for a weekend trip you might not even have to charge it once. Taking a closer look the design somewhat reminds me of google nest mini and like most of the Xiaomi product it feels premium and minimal. On one side you have the power and playback button a micro USB and aux port on the next side and then a volume control on the other. 

In terms of audio quality, you can expect good enough audio for the size. It's not crazy high but not disappointing low either. In testing the audio is louder than Saregama caravan mini but not as loud as JBL. Stay tuned to the end for the comparison.

Overall if you are looking for a portable Bluetooth speaker that has a decent audio quality battery life and water-resistant. Then this one makes sense for you.

 

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Saregama Caravan Mini

So next up we have the infamous Saregama caravan mini and first impression it doesn't look as classy as the original carvaan but more like a generic Bluetooth speaker. It comes with three modes the retro saregama. Which plays 351 pre-loaded songs across different eras from legends like lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar etc.

Next up it has the FM mode which you can use with the built-in antenna and finally, the Bluetooth mode with which you can pair your computer or phone and use it as a regular Bluetooth speaker. Taking a closer look at the speaker you get the regular music controls like play pause next previous etc. At the bottom, it has the aux a mini USB port for charging and a recent button. 

Although there is one big caveat the 300 pre-loaded songs that come in this are set in a single playlist which means you cannot shuffle the playlist like you can do in the original Saregama caravan. So out of 350 pre-loaded songs you have to listen to them in the same order. There is no way to jump to a particular song or shuffle the playlist which can be boring after a while. 

But then again these devices are mostly meant as a gift to your parents and we guess they won't be as picky as us. Other than that the audio quality and the loudness are pretty decent good enough for a single big room or a kitchen or even a balcony. So who should buy this well? If you're looking for a Bluetooth speaker you will

Definitely find a better alternative at cheaper prices. However, if you're looking for something which you can give to your a parent or if you prefer 90 songs yourself then this is a perfect one for you and considers the Bluetooth part as an added bonus.

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Amazon Echo Input Portable

Okay, so a quick shout out to amazon eco portable. Earlier we used to suggest smart speakers like google nest mini or eco.3 But the problem with them is the constant power source. Finally, we have the true replacement echo input portable.

Not only it connects with the phone or pc to work as a Bluetooth speaker but it also has elixir smart assistant built-in. So that you get the best of both worlds. Like all the Bluetooth speaker it has the rechargeable battery which lasts 8 to 10 hours on a full charge and the

Audio is pretty decent too, in fact, it's quite richer in quality and nothing like any of the speakers in this list. The only thing that it misses out on is the no water-resistant and it's a bit bulky to carry around. But overall if you have a good wi-fi connection and you need a Bluetooth speaker maybe give this echo input portable a try.

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Sony SRS XB-12

Okay, sony is what we are recommending you because of three reasons battery, mic, and audio quality. The biggest reason we recommending this is the audio quality. Now there are a lot of Bluetooth speakers that are louder and cheaper like boat stone 200. However, their audio quality isn't quite clear and definitely not loud. Kind of like the Chinese phone you used to have back in the days. However, sony has the best audio quality out of all.

Now not just that the battery level is also 16 hours, while all the other speakers only offer six to eight hours. It also has an Ip67 rating so even if you use it under the water it should work. Finally, if you are taking a lot of zoom calls these days well this one also has a built-in mic. Yes, it's the only one with the built-in mic. So it should work fairly well for you. Overall if you're looking for a good portable waterproof speaker then sony's the one for you. 

It not only has a great battery life and a mic that is missing in all the other speakers but it also comes with great audio quality. Something which is not loud enough for a house party but definitely enough for a single room or even a car.

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JBL Flip 3

If you're looking for a portable Bluetooth speaker for your next house party. Then JBL flip3 is the one that we recommend. There's a power button to turn it off or on and then there is led light indicators to show the battery level and if you open the lid there's a micro USB charging and aux cable. So yeah you can use it in your car as

well. But of course, we would have appreciated type c. So that you don't have to carry an extra cable whenever you will traveling. Next up we have the buttons to play pause and the Bluetooth button to put the speaker on pairing mode. And finally, volume buttons to adjust the volume level. Now speaking of volume it's not only the loudest one for the size but the audio quality is pretty decent too. 

The thumping jbl base well that's for real. It should be more than enough for a small house party or even a 2bhk. Not to forget it also has ipx7 waterproofing. So using it near a pool shouldn't be any problem. Unfortunately, there is no mic so you can't use it for voice calls or zoom calls. Overall if you're looking for a loud yet, portable speaker, this fits the build.

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Boat Stone 1400

Finally the biggest and the loudest of all boat stone 1400. Usually, the boat is known for affordable speakers like Boat stone 200 which is quite popular but not that great. However, boat 1400 lies more in the premium segment. The speaker not only looks premium but also feels rugged. The audio well we will come to that in a bit. It comes with a strap to carry it around. 

Although as you can see it's no way a portable speaker. It won't fit in many bags. Now taking a closer look at the speaker on the top you get the power on-off button followed by the generic volume up downplay and pause button etc. However, there is a new equalizer button which toggles between indoor

And outdoor mode. The order is a little bit louder. Now the speaker itself is ipx5 rated for water-resistant. Which means you can use it near the pool or with light splashes of water. And for connectivity, it has type c yeah finally a speaker with type c charging port, and then there is also aux out and USB port. Now finally let's talk about the audio quality well this is a 30-watt speaker to give you a perspective most speakers in this list are 5 to 10 watt and even most 32-inch televisions only have 20 watts.

Conclusion

So finally which one should you buy. Well all of them are good in their own niche. If I have to pick an overall winner it has to be sony again. It not only has a mic and ip67 waterproofing which nobody in the list does but it also has a great audio quality. So if you're looking for the loudest one port 1400 is the only option. Although it's not the most portable one. 

So if you want loudest and portable then go for the JBL one. I don't really recommend the Xiaomi speaker and Saregama carvaan mini are more like a gifting option. Either way, do let me know which Bluetooth speakers are you gonna buy.