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The Soundcore Boom 2 Pro can handle more than many other Bluetooth outdoor speakers while still sounding great.

The Bose SoundLink Max isn’t actually as big as its name might suggest, but it sounds big and offers the typical Bose warmth, smoothness, and bass.

The Tribit StormBox Blast does exactly what it’s meant to: deliver powerful, punchy, bass-oriented sound for entertainment indoors and outdoors, with the somewhat uninspired lighting effects adding their share.

The Tribit StormBox Flow is a compact, rugged “can-take-it-anywhere” speaker.

The Sonos Sub 4 impresses with deep, precise bass and integrates seamlessly into the Sonos ecosystem.

The Sonos Arc Ultra impresses with powerful, detailed sound and simple setup via the Sonos app and Trueplay. With Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and AirPlay 2, it offers versatile streaming options.

The Sonos Era 300 sets high expectations with its compact size, premium design and promise of room-filling sound.

The Sound Blaster GS5 from Creative is a versatile soundbar that should provide good sound both on your desk and in your living room.

EarFun's UBOOM X is a wireless outdoor speaker for pool and barbecue parties, with useful features such as hands-free calling, a latency-reduced video mode and an integrated power bank. Lighting effects and sound can also be customised via an app.

The Amazon Fire TV Soundbar 2.0 promises home cinema sound without breaking the bank, with a price tag of just under €140 and features such as DTS Virtual:X and Dolby Audio. But can the compact soundbar really deliver?