Very few tech brands have a stronghold on a product category. Apple dominates the smartphone and tablet markets with the iPhone and iPad. Sony has headphones and earbuds on lock. When it comes to portable Bluetooth speakers, JBL is the unconquerable giant.

The company’s feature-heavy and near-indestructible speakers are considered elite purchases for consumers wanting big sound and battery life in strikingly rugged packages. Models like the Charge 6 and Clip 5 uphold the critical acclaim of JBL’s award-winning speaker lineups, while newer launches like the PartyBox Stage 320 have come out of nowhere to be recognized as the best party speakers money can buy.

We’ve tested every major JBL speaker release and narrowed down our favorite picks. See which model is the perfect pairing for you ba

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