Weight convenience

At roughly 0.9 pounds and small enough for most bags, the Wonderboom 4 is easy to toss into a backpack or camping pack, offering a good balance of portability and presence even if it is a touch chunky for very slim briefcases or laptop sleeves.

Weighing around 1.3 pounds with a slim profile, the Flex 2 is widely described as easy to pack and carry for hikes, showers and small get-togethers, offering a more portable alternative to larger outdoor speakers.

Weighing about three pounds, the Charge 6 feels more substantial than ultra compact speakers yet still portable enough for beach bags, cottages and backyard BBQs, though some reviewers note it can be slightly too big and heavy for very minimalist travel.

The Mini+ remains compact and easy to stash in a bag, but reviews increasingly describe it as surprisingly heavy for its size and similar in weight to some larger models, and at least one comparison notes that it is too bulky to slip into a pocket unlike smaller rivals such as JBL's Go series, so it is portable yet not ideal for ultra light, pocketable use.

Weighing about 2 point 9 pounds with a compact pill shaped body, the Bounce is light and easy to grab or tuck into a bag, making it well suited for room to room listening and casual travel.

At just over 2.1 kilograms, the SoundLink Max is heavier than many compact Bluetooth speakers, and while the carry handle keeps short moves manageable, owners note the weight on longer carries even as many accept the heft as a trade-off for its strong sound and rugged build.

At around 6.6 pounds the Move 2 is best suited to room-to-room and patio moves rather than travel or backpack use, with several reviewers noting that its chunky size and weight push the definition of portable, especially for smaller or less strong users.

At roughly 23 pounds with a single rear handle, the Rave 3S is better suited to short moves around a yard or campsite than long walks.