Refreshing your home audio setup? From Sonos to Bose, I’ve tested each and every wireless speaker here, and rounded up my faves for superb sound and features in spades

The Sonos Era 100 from the front.
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With spring round the corner, you're likely thinking about how you can give your home a bit of a refresh. But while a lick of paint and reed diffusers can go a long way to making your place look and smell like new, there's one sense people often neglect. So don't forget to give your home's sound system a metaphorical spit-shine this year.

Don't know where to start? Well, luckily for you, I've spent many years testing wireless speakers, meaning I've got hands-on experience with some of the best options on the market. That's why I've assembled this guide to all of my personal faves to help you pick the perfect new speaker for your place.

My top wireless speaker President's Day sale picks

Sonos Roam 2
Sonos Roam 2: was $179 now $167 at Best Buy
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Very few speakers I've tested occupy quite the same niche as the Sonos Roam 2. Yes, it has IP67 weatherproofing and a rugged build but it's also crammed with smart wireless speaker features. Not only does it have Wi-Fi connectivity but also multi-room connectivity and Automatic Trueplay room calibration. $12 is a modest discount, but this multi-talented speaker is well worth picking up all the same.

Sonos Era 100
Sonos Era 100: was $219 now $179 at Best Buy
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If you've read any of my recent wireless speaker comparisons with the Sonos Era 100, you'll know one area that it dominates all opposition is in its bass output. But it's not all brawn: its room-correction smarts show considerable brains to boot. Pretty good, given it currently has $40 off at Best Buy.

Bose Portable Smart Speaker
Bose Portable Smart Speaker: was $399 now $349 at Best Buy
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Often Bose gets attention for its sound-nixing headphones, but I've always loved its portable smart speaker. Not only did I come away from my testing impressed with its bold, 360-degree sound but who could resist that handy, lantern-style handle? With $50 off right now, I certainly can't.

Sonos Era 300
Sonos Era 300: was $479 now $379 at Best Buy
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As the first Spatial Audio wireless speaker I ever tried out, there's still something frankly magical about the Era 300 to me. On top of its convincing spatialized sound, it has a beautifully wide soundstage and detailed, well-balanced sound. With this $100 off, it's honestly well worth it.

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20
Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20: was $749 now $636.65 at Amazon
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While it may look like Darth Vader's picnic basket, the Beolit 20 is the wireless speaker I most dream of owning myself. Why? Well, not only is it stylishly put together, it offers some of the most powerful yet precise sound you'll get out of a portable speaker. The only hitch for me has been that price – but this discount of over $110 makes it much easier to swallow.

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Josh Russell
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Josh is Reviews Editor at TechRadar. With over ten years of experience covering tech both in print and online, he’s served as editor of T3 and net magazines and written about everything from groundbreaking gadgets to innovative Silicon Valley startups. He’s an expert in a wide range of products from Spatial Audio headphones to gaming handhelds. When he’s not putting trailblazing tech through its paces, he can be found making melodic techno or seeking out the perfect cold brew coffee. 

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