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Gift-worthy speakers under ₹5,000
Passing the AUX is so 2010! Bluetooth speakers today are more powerful than ever before, while still being small enough to carry with you wherever you go. If you’re looking for some new speakers that boast incredible audio quality, while being reliable, stylish, and compact, the ₹3,000 to ₹5,000 price range is an excellent budget to have. With some tried-and-tested models from leading audio brands, here are some of our favourite picks that make incredible presents.Croma CREMP1103sBTSPBoasting 15-hours of playtime, few Bluetooth speakers have the battery-life required to pull of an all-nighter quite like this model by Croma. Its IP67 water-resistance rating makes it hardy enough to endure poolside parties, and the fact that it’s 25W means that its sound output is incredibly powerful. With Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, its range is superb, and stuttering is a non-issue.
Zebronics Soundfeast 400While it may be on the bigger side, the Zebronics Soundfeast 400 more than makes up this with its incredible 60W of power and incredible audio quality. With 76mm drivers, the sound fidelity of the speakers is phenomenal, as is the 11-hour battery life. It also has voice assistant support, making controlling it easy and intuitive.
Sony SRS-XB13Compact, stylish, and bearing the Sony brand name, it’s hard to go wrong with this speaker. Its 16-hours of battery life is superb, and paired with its fast-charging capability, ensures it’ll never let you down. Sound quality too is unparalleled thanks to its “Extra Bass Sound Diffusion Processor.” With an IP67 certification, you’ll never have to worry about it getting damaged by a little dust or splash.
JBL Go 3There’s portable, and then there’s the JBL Go 3. Not only can these tiny speakers comfortably fit in your pocket, the convenient strap even lets you attach them on your cycle, letting you listen to music on-the-go. With 5-hours of battery life, they’re sufficient for most parties, while their IP67 rating gives them exception water and dust resistance, making them ideal for beach and pool parties.
Portronics Breeze PlusGreat sound with an equally exciting light show, this 20W speaker by Portronics has LED lighting that makes quite an intriguing sight at any party. Its 2000mAh battery gives it up to 7 hours of playtime, while its Bluetooth, AUX, microSD, and USB compatibility makes it incredibly versatile. Its True Wireless Stereo feature allows you connect it to another speaker with this feature, to create an even better stereo system.
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