Pros: Handy charging stand; seamless Google Assistant integration; Chromecast and AirPlay 2 support; great bass The next factor to think about is connectivity because if a speaker has bad connection, the performance of the sound is meaningless. As such we have found the best models for golf have a connection that can allow you to wander, and yet maintain its connectivity despite being more than 30 yards away.

These portable music players come in all shapes, sizes and price points, so to help you narrow down your options we’ve rounded up the best Bluetooth speakers you can buy in 2023, from top brands including Sony, Bose, Sonos, Bang & Olufsen, Anker and JBL. Depending on where you'll be using the speaker – around the house, in the garden, by the pool, camping, on the beach – you'll also be interested in the battery life on offer. The speakers on test range from 10 hours to over 30 hours, all pretty respectable but a considerable range if, say, you're taking one of these to a festival. Of course the sound on your speaker has to be good and one aspect to this is whether you go for a directional, or omni-directional model. We have found that the latter is better for golf courses because the former is more limited in terms of which direction the sound is coming from. Omni-directional models provide more consistent sound performance and we think they are more immersive, which is good when out on the golf course.

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The battery life on a golf speaker can usually last for multiple rounds. Depending on the make and model, golf speakers can last up to between 10 and 12 hours. Can I wear headphones on the golf course? Keen golfers will know Bushnell for its top-of-the-range GPS and distance measuring devices and this bluetooth speaker combines Bushnell's expertise in on-course GPS technology with a powerful and well built speaker. As a speaker, the Bushnell Wingman excels and provides a powerful sound. The Move is battery powered (about ten hours), weather-proof (rain/cold/heat/sun-proof) and voice-controlled (built-in Alexa and Google Assistant). It's also technically portable, though do bear in mind that this thing weighs 3kg. Pair two Moves for stereo or add one to your multi-room Sonos system. It offers big sound, and avoids distortion even at party-inducing volumes. The phenomenal bass tops the already impressive Go 3, providing a much wider room-filling sound – compared to the JBL’s punchier and slightly less satisfying boom.

The speakers on this list have everything you need, including rugged, durable designs to protect them from accidental drops or overzealous partying, strong batteries so you don’t have to worry about charging, waterproof coatings and voice control. It is an affordable and reliable speaker that is so easy to use. The Player is also waterproof with an IPX7 rating, and it offers an impressive battery life of over 12 hours. Also noteworthy is that there are indoor and outdoor modes available to choose from that enhance the sound for wherever you are. It also comes with a dual pairing system that can allow the user to pair two of these speakers together to enhance the sound experience.

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At 700g, there’s a little more heft to it than you might expect, but it’s more reassuring than cumbersome. It’s made out of quality materials after all, with a metal-fronted grille and tough rubber body. The answer is no for the majority of Bluetooth speakers. Bluetooth speakers tend to just transmit sound from your phone or other compatible devices. For smart assistant support, you need a microphone and, either, an onboard assistant or allowing you to communicate with the assistant on your phone.

It comes with Bushnell's Bite technology which allows the device to be magnetically secured to any appropriate surface - we found it best attached to one of the metal pillars of a buggy. Don't worry about the Wingman ever falling off a magnetic surface either as Bushnell's Bite technology is incredibly strong with its seven pounds of pulling force which means it is very strong and will stay attached even when driving on bumpy ground. The feature that sets the Wingman apart from the competition is its GPS feature that provides accurate yardages on the golf course.Here at Golf Monthly our rigorous testing procedureis built upon a comprehensive process combined with the knowledge and expertise of the Golf Monthly test team. Our team usually attend product launches and then when it comes to our actual testing, we test products over a period of time so that we can gauge the performance. Part of the Puma/Cobra marketing strategy revolves around making golf more fun, so it’s no surprise to see that the company has partnered with Speaqua Sound to create the PopTop Bluetooth speaker. It’s also no surprise given Cobra/Puma’s affinity for color that the PopTop is available in some exciting colorways, including a watermelon/lime green combination. But in our testing we found that this Bluetooth speaker offered more than just style.