Bluetooth speakers have evolved to become almost an essential part of our daily lives. They have come a long way in terms of sound quality, size and advanced technology, among others. Bluetooth speakers are now lightweight, water resistant and have good battery life, with some being pocketable too. Bluetooth speakers are available at different price points, shapes and sizes. However, the budget ones are the most in demand as India is a budget-conscious market. We have listed the best Bluetooth speakers under Rs 5,000 from players such as Sony, JBL, Blaupunkt, Mivi, and more, which stand out from the rest of the pack.


Sony SRS-XB13


Great sound and Sony are inseparable and Sony's SRS-XB13 falls under the portable speaker category. This is a hardy and lightweight Bluetooth speaker that is fit for adventure enthusiasts and music lovers alike. The starting price of the Sony SRS-XB13 is Rs 4,000 and it is available on e-commerce sites. The device comes with 16 hours of battery backup and weighs 253 grams only. The speaker's dimensions are 76 mm x 95 mm which makes it a portable speaker. It also comes with water and dust resistance and has a strap for attachment. 


JBL Go 3


The JBL Go 3 Bluetooth speaker was launched in India for Rs 2,999 and it is one of the best portable speakers on a budget. This is a IP67 rated water-proof speaker and offers an output of 4.2W. The maximum playtime is a healthy four to five hours and there's a USB Type-C port to charge the device. Connectivity options on the JBL Go 3 include Bluetooth 5.1. An incredibly useful feature in this Bluetooth speaker is the auto-power off feature.


Mivi Fort S36 Soundbar


Homegrown Mivi has a range of consumer electronics products and its Fort S36 Soundbar falls under the mini soundbar category which comes with an external subwoofer. The soundbar delivers clear highs and lows and balanced mids. The external subwoofer also produces bass which doesn't overwhelm. The soundbar has been made of a premium fabric finish, which has been designed by Hyderabad-headquartered Mivi Design Studios. The device is retailing at a starting price of Rs 2,999 on e-commerce sites.


Blaupunkt SBW120 Soundbar


German audio and electronics manufacturer Balupunkt's SBW120 Soundbar comes with a good design and also offers 
practicality under Rs 5,000. The device has a sleek, minimalistic design that does not scream for attention. The Blaupunkt SBW120 offers 120 watts sound and even at maximum volume, the bass does not distort and remains clear. The soundbar also comes with HDMI, Optical, AUX, Bluetooth, USB and an SD card slot. It is retailing for Rs 4999 on e-commerce portals.


Ptron Fusion Party 40W


Currently available at a price of Rs 1,699, the Ptron Fusion Party 40W comes with a 6.5-mm wired karaoke microphone with a 3-metre cord. The speaker features RGB LED lights that are good enough to enliven a small house party. This Bluetooth speaker comes with six hours of music playback via TF card/media and also has a remote control for convenience. With support for Bluetooth V5.0, the speaker easily enables 10-metre wireless connectivity. The Auto-TWS function needs special mention as it lets the user connect two Ptron Fusion Party speakers for a better audio experience. The speaker's SNR reaches at least 85dB and operates at 0.5A DC 5V power voltage.