Best Bluetooth Speakers Under Rs.5,000 (January 2021)

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JBL is a brand name synonymous with excellent audio quality. The JBL Flip 3 is the worthy successor to the JBL Flip II that was in the market for a while now.

The JBL Flip 3 Stealth comes with innovative features enclosed in a stylish package that is well worth owning for a budget of around Rs.5,000.

Design and Build Quality

Flip 3 follows the same design trend from the original Flip. The rounded cylindrical design is retained with minor cosmetic changes. This cylindrical design has a significant benefit when it comes to sound propagation.

When this speaker is kept horizontally on a flat surface, more will be the area covered by the sound from this speaker. When placed vertically you will get a 360 degree sound which is ideal when enjoying music with your friends.

The tough fabric mesh around the speakers imparts a classy feel to the speaker. The control buttons are located on the sides of the speaker and don’t protrude a bit from the body.

Certified IPX7 waterproof, the Flip 3 can be used outdoors under light drains and water splashes without the fear of getting the speaker damaged.

Speakers and Sound Quality

The JBL Flip 3 has two 40mm driver speakers with 8W output each when compared with the 2 x 6W configuration from the Flip 2 model.

The dual passive bass radiators on either side of this budget Bluetooth speakers provide one of the most bass-rich sound output in its category.

These passive bass radiators produce very deep lows that, as a bass fanatic will satisfy you to the core.

Miscellaneous

The JBL Flip 3 features Bluetooth v4.1 with support for EDR and almost all codecs for high clarity wireless audio streaming.

There is no inbuilt microphone on this Bluetooth speaker if you want to have hands-free voice calls.

There is an aux-input for wired speaker connectivity with other devices via the 3.5mm cable.

Battery Life

The JBL Flip II is powered by a 3000mAh Li-ion battery. This battery will last for about 8 hours on moderate volume levels.

Charging is done via a micro USB port, so it can be easily charged from a power bank or a normal AC outlet.

Verdict

The JBL Flip 3 is an all-around performer in the Bluetooth speakers priced under Rs.5,000 category.

Delivering rich sound with punchy baseline and high-quality vocals, the JBL Flip 3 is a sure bet for party lovers.

Ultimate Ears is a US-based earphones and Bluetooth speaker manufacturer with an excellent track record of marketing high-quality audio products priced affordably.

The UE Wonderboom is a portable Bluetooth speaker that is built like a tank to withstand any abuse you throw at it and still function like brand new without any degradation in performance.

Design and Build Quality

The UE Wonderboom has a rounded cylindrical design with a soft rubber layer on the top and bottom and the center portion covered by tough nylon fabric mesh.

The build quality is excellent and the entire speaker feels like it’s built to last a lifetime. You can throw it around like paintballs and the device will still work as expected.

One of the main USP of this Bluetooth speaker is that it floats on the surface of the water. The next time you take the speaker to the lake or any other water body, don’t be afraid to be careless.

The single UE logo button on the top of this speaker acts as a control button. It can play/pause the music and when double pressed, skip songs for you.

The volume buttons placed on the fabric material are very responsive and tactile.

Speakers and Sound Quality

The UE Wonderboom, even though is marginally compact, houses two 40mm driver speakers alongside two passive radiators for better bass reproduction.

“Passive bass radiators physically move to and fro, improving the depth of lower-end bass notes coming out from the speaker enclosure.”

These speakers get sufficiently loud enough to make you enjoy the music outdoors.

The bass radiators do a good job of delivering rich bass that feels just right with the mids and excellent highs.

Being cylindrically shaped, the UE Wonderboom has a 360 degrees audio throw, and no matter what the orientation is, this speaker delivers equally loud sound in all directions.

There is an option to pair up two UE Wonderboom speakers for better stereo separation but not that you need the Wonderboom and not any other speakers from UE for this to work.

Connectivity

UE Wonderboom uses Bluetooth v4.1 for wireless connectivity with devices such as smartphones.

The signal reception of this Bluetooth speaker is exceptional and within a range of 100 ft, the device works unhindered.

There is no 3.5mm jack or a microphone for that matter for wired connectivity and voice calls respectively.

Battery Life

The battery pack inside this premium Bluetooth speaker will last for about 10 hours of music playback at 60% volume level.

The battery takes about 2.8 hours to juice up from 0 to 100%.

Since the device is charged by a micro USB port, you can plug it into a power bank during your travel and continue using it for days.

Verdict

The UE Wonderboom is a delightful product that delivers excellent build and sound quality in a small form factor.

Barring the presence of a microphone for voice calls, if you’re into wireless music listening, this device is a great choice for a budget under Rs.5000.

The Echo Dot is Amazon’s answer to the Google Home Mini.

Amazon had released its smart speaker way before Google did and this has given it an advantage of a robust hardware control ecosystem based on IoT.

The Echo Dot is the third generation iteration of the same and has various features that will make your life easy and delightful at the same time.

Design and Build Quality

The Amazon Echo Dot has a short cylindrical design with fabric material cover-up on the sides and control buttons on the top.

The soft-touch buttons are very responsive and tactile. There is an LED ring light that glows around the Dot while in operation and it looks cool at night.

On the sides, there are two ports, one for connecting the device to the mains, which isn’t a micro USB or a USB C port.

The next one is a 3.5mm aux-in port which can be used to connect the Echo dot to other speakers or to your smartphone itself.

The quality of construction is very good and the device feels well crafted and made to last.

Speakers and Sound Quality

The third-generation Amazon Echo Dot has a 41mm driver speaker that sounds exceptionally well compared to the one on the Google Home Mini.

The quality of sound is much better with enjoyable bass and rich vocals, offering an immersive audio experience.

Since the speaker is upward firing and the device is having a cylindrical design, the circular sound propagation helps in equal audibility around the device.

If you ever feel the sound isn’t enough, you can hook up another speaker with the Echo dot with the help of a 3.5mm aux-in cable.

Smart Features

The Amazon Echo Dot comes powered by Amazon’s homebrewed Alexa voice assistant.

It manages to answer your queries quite well but Google has it better when it comes to answering general questions.

What makes Echo Dot stand out is its deep integration with the IoT ecosystem. The Echo Dot supports much more devices than Google Home Mini supports now.

IoT is a system of inter-related devices which interact via each other through the cloud by some means of connectivity

This means that even cheap Chinese made IoT devices such as smart bulbs and the smart thermostat will work flawlessly with this device.

The Echo Dot comes with support for many native apps like Saavn and Uber and can be used to stream music handsfree or book a ride. It can even order food for you via certain apps on the market.

Connectivity

Similar to Google Home Mini, the Amazon Echo Dot has Bluetooth v4.1 and Wi-Fi connectivity onboard.

As we have discussed earlier, you can also use the 3.5mm for wiring up the Dot with other devices.

Verdict

The Amazon Echo Dot is your best bet if you’re in search of a smart assistant Bluetooth speaker for controlling your home automation.

Tribit is a Chinese brand known for its affordable Bluetooth speakers and headphones.

The Max Sound Plus speaker from Tribit comes as an upgrade to the XSound Go speaker that we had discussed in the Best Bluetooth Speakers under Rs.3,000 article.

Design and Build Quality

The Tribit Max Sound Plus has the same rounded cylindrical design as that of its younger sibling – the XSound Go.

The plastic chassis with rubber finish texture on top and the signature speaker grille up front looks and feels well built and sturdy.

One differentiating factor in terms of the design of this Bluetooth speaker is the bass outlet in the rear where one of the two bass radiators are located.

There is also an additional XBass button on the top section of the speaker along with the regular playback control buttons.

Overall, the Tribit Max Sound Plus is a well made Bluetooth speaker with a good overall fit and finish, well worth the asking price.

Speakers and Sound Quality

The Tribit Max Sound Plus Bluetooth speaker features two 45mm front-facing speaker drivers assisted by two passive bass radiators – one facing forward and the other facing backward.

Surprisingly, this Bluetooth speaker offers a sound signature comparable to expensive speakers such as the JBL Flip 4 and Sony XB21.

The bass is clean and deep and the vocals sound very audible, distinct from the tingling treble notes.

For those who like extra bass, pressing down the XBass button up top will enhance the bass notes further.

The stage separation between the vocals and the bass, treble notes is very distinct and audible with this Bluetooth speaker.

Even at maximum volume levels, this speaker doesn’t exhibit any sort of noticeable sound distortions.

Miscellaneous

Apart from the wireless Bluetooth connectivity, the Tribit Max Sound Plus has an AUX input port for wired connectivity.

The inbuilt microphone on this device facilitates hands-free calling, which works well indoors where the ambient background noise is minimal.

Battery Life

The Tribit Max Sound Plus is powered by a 2200mAh battery inside that will last up to 20 hours of music playback on a single charge.

This number is highly subjective and may vary depending on the volume levels and the type of music being played.

With a normal 5V/1.5A charger, the Tribit Max Sound Plus speaker takes about four hours to completely charge from zero to a hundred percent.

Verdict

The Tribit Max Sound Plus is a robust Bluetooth speaker with a well-balanced sound profile with decent bass, voice clarity, and crisp treble notes.

The solid build quality and long-lasting battery life add to the worthiness of this budget Bluetooth speaker from Tribit.

Tribit StormBox is yet another Bluetooth speaker from the Chinese company that is designed following the lines of the premium UE Boom Bluetooth speaker.

Priced at just Rs.4,999, the StormBox from Tribit had been selected the Wirecutter’s best all-round choice speaker in the year 2019.

Design and Build Quality

The rounded cylindrical design of the Tribit StormBox is no different from the UE Boom speaker we’re familiar with.

Even the large playback control buttons embossed on the fabric covering around the speakers look the same.

The raised upper and lower rubber lip ensures that there is enough clearance in the bottom even if the speaker is placed vertically, without the sound getting muffled.

The I/O ports, as well as the power and the XBass mode button, can be found in the backside along with the connectivity ports tucked inside the rubber flap.

This device is IPX7 rated for withstanding water splashes and light rains without any issues whatsoever.

Speakers and Sound Quality

Similar to the Max Sound Plus Bluetooth speaker from Tribit, the StormBox too has dual speakers and two passive radiators inside.

The two 45mm speaker drivers are placed facing the left and right sides whereas the passive bass radiators can be found in the bottom and top position, given you have kept the speaker vertically.

The sound signature is almost similar to that of the Max Sound Plus speaker. Rich bass complemented by crisp and clean vocals along with tingling highs makes listening to songs a pleasant experience.

Miscellaneous

This Bluetooth speaker does feature AUX input for wired connectivity. There is also an integrated microphone for hands-free voice calls, which works decent enough.

There are four LED lights in the rear of this speaker that visually indicates the battery level on the speaker, which is a very useful addition.

Pressing the XBass button slightly enhances the bass notes, which is noticeable while using the speaker indoors.

Battery Life

The battery pack inside the Tribit StormBox is rated to last up to twenty hours of music playback on a single charge.

It takes around four hours to completely charge this battery using a standard charging adapter.

Verdict

The Tribit StormBox is a budget Bluetooth speaker which imitates the expensive UE Boom speaker in terms of design but delivers equally robust sound output quality at almost half the price.

Sony SRS-XB12 is the least expensive model in the company’s revered XtraBass XB lineup.

Banking on the prowess of that extra bit of bass in the music output, the XB-12 is surely a worthy contender in our list of the best Bluetooth speakers.

Design and Build Quality

This device features a compact cylindrical design having a metal grill at the top.

The body is made of plastic with rubber coating around to give it a textured feel. The bottom is made of rubber that stands firm on a plane as well as slightly tilted surfaces.

Sony has cut the cost of the device by compromising on the built quality of the device. The overall fit and finish of the materials used are not up to the mark as some of the other models from Sony.

Also, there isn’t a wall adapter coming with this device so you have to either find one or charge from a USB 2.0 outlet from any other device.

Speaker and Sound Quality

The speaker on this device with a driver size of 46mm faces up to give a 360 degree sound propagation.

There is a passive radiator at the bottom to give that extra bass you’d like to listen to.

The speaker covers a very decent 20 -20,000 Hz response range that will let you listen to all the notes without missing any.

The highs are crisp with deep lows and clean mid. There is no noticeable distortion even when played at high volumes.

Miscellaneous

This portable Bluetooth speaker comes with an inbuilt mic to attend hands-free calls. The mic is sensitive and picks up the audio without any problem.

The sound output through the speakerphone is loud and clear as well.

Connectivity

The Sony SRS-XB12 comes with Bluetooth v4.2 Low Energy protocol that drastically reduces the energy consumption when connected with other devices.

The Sony SRS-XB12 features IP67 certification that will protect the device from water splashes.

The device isn’t shockproof though, so think twice before dropping this one on the ground.

Battery Life

This Bluetooth speaker lasts up to 16 hours on a single charge before dying out.

This may vary according to the volume levels but from testing, it lasted for about 12.5 hours at 75% volume.

Verdict

The Sony SRS-XB12 is the best Bluetooth speaker you might crave for if the bass is your jam. This Bluetooth speaker packs a punch when it comes to bass-filled music and you will feel the thump when listening to the same.

The excellent sound output combined with the build quality makes this device a great contender in our list.

The StormBox Micro is an entry-level portable Bluetooth speaker from Tribit priced around Rs.3,500 in India.

This compact outdoor speaker is built tough enough to handle rough abuses without compromising on the audio output quality.

Design and Build Quality

The Tribit StormBox has a rounded pebble design with fabric covering around it. This will protect the device from scratches and falls to the ground.

The rubbery texture bottom section houses the LED battery level indicators and the power on/off and pairing buttons.

The playback controls are embossed on to the fabric covering, similar to other StormBox speakers from Tribit.

This device is IP67 dust and water-resistant certified. This means the StormBox can be underwater at a depth of 1m for up to 30 minutes without any damages.

The rubbery strap attachment in the bottom of the speaker is very solid and helps the speaker to be attached to hiking bags, cycle handles etc.

Speaker and Sound output

The StormBox Micro features a regular 40mm speaker driver inside. This single speaker is surprisingly loud and clear, even at the maximum volume level.

This compact Bluetooth speaker punches way above its weight when it comes to bass.

The vocals and the treble notes sound satisfactory and the bass notes beautifully complement these.

This speaker can get loud enough for outdoor usage with your hike group members. You can also pair two StormBox Micro speakers for extended daisy chain playback.

Miscellaneous

This budget Bluetooth speaker from Tribit doesn’t feature an AUX input port for wired connectivity.

However, there is an inbuilt microphone for hands-free voice calls, which works decent enough indoors.

Battery Life

The Tribit StormBox Micro is powered by a 2600mAh battery inside which will last you for around 8 hours on a single charge.

Using a normal 5V/1.5A charger, it takes around 2.30-3 hours to completely charge this Bluetooth speaker.

Verdict

The StormBox Micro is a portable Bluetooth speaker ideal for use while hiking and cycling.

The surprisingly robust sound quality and durable build quality make this compact speaker a winner in its segment.

Infinity is the sub-brand of Harman audio company which owns the popular audio devices brand JBL.

The Infinity Fuze is a feature-rich wireless Bluetooth speaker priced well under Rs.5000 offering a ton of value-added options for the end-user.

Design and Build Quality

Available in different bright attractive colours, the Infinity Fuze 700 has a rounded cylindrical form factor.

Most of the chassis is covered by a thick fabric mesh material which is hard and durable.

The control buttons are located on the top and are very accessible and easy to interact with.

Overall, the Fuze 700 from Infinity feels like it is built to last, thanks to the no cost-cutting measures from the brand to reduce the budget.

Speakers and Sound Quality

The Infinity Fuze 700 features a single 40mm speaker driver placed sideways. This speaker is very much capable of delivering high-quality music output.

The bass levels, thanks to the internal acoustic chamber, are very rich and thumping.

The vocals and treble notes exhibit excellent stage separation ensuring a very satisfying music output delivery.

The Infinity Fuze 700 comes with a dual EQ mode which can be toggled on and off accordingly.

If you love extended bass notes, you can switch the EQ mode and if you are more inclined to a normal neutral sound profile, you can opt for that as well.

Miscellaneous

The Infinity Fuze doubles up as a power bank to charge your smartphone and other smartphone accessories.
Powered by the latest Bluetooth v5.0, the Infinity Fuze 700 offers stable and power-efficient connectivity.

The dual pairing connect feature let’s hook up multiple fuze speakers to seamlessly output stereo music with excellent stage separation.

Battery Life

The Fuze 700 from Infinity is powered by a fairly large 2600mAh battery inside.

This battery is rated to last for up to 10 hours of music playback under optimal settings.

Verdict:

The Infinity Fuze 700 is a feature Bluetooth wireless speaker with dual equaliser modes for manually switching the sound profile according to your personal preference.

With decent battery life and features such as reverse charging, this is an excellent value for money device priced under Rs.5000.

While our search for the eight best portable Bluetooth speakers under Rs. 5,000 ends here, yours might just have started.

If this list has a product that we can both agree with, great!

And if you don’t find a device that we should have included in this post, please check out our related articles on wireless speakers priced under Rs.10,000 and Rs.3,000.

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