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Best wireless speakers 2023

Product of the year

Best home wireless speaker £300-£500

Sonos Era 300

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An impressive wireless speaker that can do it all

Best buys

Best portable wireless speaker under £200

JBL Charge 5

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JBL’s Charge 5 is the best affordable portable wireless speaker for another year

Best portable wireless speaker over £200

Dali Katch G2

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One year on, the Dali Katch G2 remains the top option at this price

Best home wireless speaker under £100

Apple HomePod Mini

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Apple’s dinky, Siri-powered smart speaker takes the top budget spot for yet another year

Best home wireless speaker £100-£300

Apple HomePod 2

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The Apple HomePod 2 is a class leader for sound and versatility

Best home wireless speaker over £500

Naim Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation

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Yet again, the Mu-so Qb 2 is the best premium choice

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