TOP 5 portable speakers with FM radio

In the budget arena of portable acoustics, Defender brand products are in demand. The mobile speaker Enjoy S700 seems to be a balanced model from it.

The device is assembled in a traditional cylindrical form factor and is suitable for use both indoors and outdoors in clear weather. There is no moisture protection of the case at the speaker, therefore, at the slightest sign of rain, it is advisable to hide portable acoustics in a dry place. The model is equipped with two active radiators with 1.8-inch cones and a pair of passive resonators at the ends of the case, providing a full-fledged elastic bass.

Defender Enjoy S700 can play audio tracks from connected mobile gadgets, USB drives and microSD cards. Moreover, the speaker has a built-in FM receiver. Wireless pairing of the device with the guard of mobile electronics is carried out via Bluetooth. Thanks to the support of True Wireless Stereo technology, the possibility of coordinated work of two separate speakers Enjoy S700 as a stereo pair is realized.

"Under the hood" of portable acoustics installed battery capacity of 1200 mAh. A full charge of the battery is enough for about 4 hours of battery life of the device. It is also allowed to power the speaker from a power bank - the common microUSB serves as a charging port in the design of the model. Finally, the gadget will please with its democratic cost, which depletes the wallet's reserves in a minimal way.

The JBL range has audio equipment for every taste. Fans of trips to the beach and bike rides should pay attention to the JBL Wind 2 portable speaker. And here's why.

The model is made in the form of a kind of washer. The waterproof body of the speaker is made of plastic coated with SoftTouch. The main protagonist of the gadget is a 5 W mono speaker, covered with a dense audio fabric. JBL Wind 2 produces loud and detailed sound with a pronounced bass component. However, the stereo speaker effect is still lacking.

At the end of the body of the device , a loop is provided for attaching the column to a carabiner. Also, the model is armed with a built-in holder for a bicycle handlebar. The connectors for connecting the gadget are located under a rubber plug on the bottom end of the case. Side by side with them is a slot for a microSD card up to 64 GB. There is also a built-in radio in the speaker, which works without an audio cable as an antenna. The quality of reception of FM broadcasts in the model is mediocre - interference sometimes slips even in the city.

A small monochrome info screen is placed on the front panel of the speaker, showing the connection modes, clock or radio station frequency. Wireless connection of mobile devices to the device is established via Bluetooth v 4.2 interface. As for the battery life, at medium volume, the speaker is able to continuously “play” for up to 10 hours in a row, which is a very worthy result.

The portable model ECG BTS L1 is not far behind the "adult" speakers in terms of sound power. It's no joke, the column produces a total sound power of up to 20 watts.

Against the background of peers, the device stands out for its high-quality stereo sound when listening to a wide variety of musical genres. The built-in DSP-amplifier helps to maintain the high bar of the model. The speaker is supposed to be connected via Bluetooth. The presence of a built-in microphone and hands-free function allows you to answer hands-free calls.

ECG BTS L1 was equipped with an AUX connector, a USB port for flash drives and a microSD card reader. On-air broadcasting radio signals are received by the built-in FM tuner. Special mention is given to TWS technology, which provides the ability to operate two synchronized speakers from one connected source as a stereo pair.

The column can be taken with you to the beach or to nature - the moisture protection of the IPX6 case protects the “stuffing” of the device from weather adversity. At a volume level of about 70%, the user has the right to expect that mobile acoustics will stay afloat in offline mode for 7-8 hours. The battery of the portable speaker with a capacity of 6600 mAh is charged via a microUSB connector. And for ease of carrying, a convenient strap was attached to the body of the model.

Divoom is one of the pioneers in the portable audio industry. A special chic from her is the Macchiato mobile speaker, addressed to lovers of refined taste.

The model is sustained in an elegant design that combines notes of hi-tech style and retro design. The operation of the column is controlled by large buttons on the top panel of the case. Hidden inside the model is a 6-watt driver and a pair of passive radiators. They provide acoustics with a rich sound picture with detailed high frequencies and deep bass. Divoom Macchiato does an excellent job of playing different genres of music. In the role of a wireless speaker, audio sources communicate with the device via a Bluetooth network. A wired connection of signal sources is also allowed, for which a microUSB-AUX adapter is included. To listen to radio broadcasts , the column is equipped with an FM receiver function. An antenna is supplied with portable acoustics to improve the quality of radio reception.

The model has acquired support for synchronization with other Divoom speakers using TWS stereo pairing technology. The mobile speaker is powered by a 1400 mAh battery. At an average volume level, you can count on about 6 hours of autonomous music playback. Divoom Macchiato will serve as a good purchase for picnics, parties or country trips.

The top of the Olympus of wireless speakers was occupied by the products of the famous audio brand JBL. One of the notable models from her with a built-in radio is the JBL Tuner 2.

The portable speaker stands out from its peers with a rich signature sound with a pronounced bass effect. And this is only with one acoustic emitter with a power of 5 watts. The device can be used both at home and outdoors - IPX7 waterproof housing protects the speaker from failure in case of unexpected rain. Also, the model is suitable for dubbing movies and TV shows from a smartphone or tablet - it significantly exceeds the volume and sound quality of standard mobile gadgets.

On the body of the JBL Tuner 2 , a backlit monochrome LCD display with the ability to scroll information looks like a bright spot. In radio mode, descriptions of broadcasts are displayed on the screen. And with the help of 5 preset buttons, you can store your favorite radio stations (FM and DAB) in the memory of the speaker, which provides quick access to them.

Portable acoustics is interfaced with the sound source via the energy-efficient Bluetooth v 4.2 protocol. The radius of reliable signal reception in this case reaches 8-10 m. At an average volume level, the speaker plays without a break for up to 12 hours. This is a truly versatile gadget with crystal clear sound.