Do you love hosting karaoke? Whether it's a casual sing-along with friends or an all-out competition, finding the right speaker for your needs can make belting out the classics even more fun. You'll want to look for a speaker that can get loud enough for the type of event you're hosting, and, of course, an input for at least one microphone is essential. Having separate controls for the mic and overall speaker volumes is also handy for balancing vocals and music. Beyond that, a whole range of added features can take your karaoke get-together to the next level. Some karaoke speakers feature voice effects, RGB light shows, key transposition, and even automatic performance ratings, so you can compete with your friends. You may also want a speaker that's easily portable or resistant to water and dust so you can take the party on the road.
If you're looking for a versatile speaker for karaoke, other events, or just listening to your favorite tunes, we've got you covered. That said, we haven't reviewed any dedicated karaoke systems with specialized equipment, such as a screen for displaying lyrics, so if you're setting up a tailor-made karaoke corner, you might want to look for something more purpose-built.
We've tested over 200 speakers, and below you'll find our recommendations for the best speakers for karaoke. If you want more to consider, see also our recommendations for the best party speakers, the loudest Bluetooth speakers, and the best Bluetooth speakers.
All of our recommendations start with the products we've tested. And, they're backed by in-house experts who ensure unbiased, objective data to help you choose the right speaker.
Want to see how we've tested more than 200 speakers? Our How We Test Speakers article walks you through the entire process: from selecting and purchasing products to testing, reviewing, and publishing our results.
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Best Karaoke Speaker
MusicOutdoorsBattery PoweredYesSpeakerphoneNoVoice AssistantNoBluetoothYesSee all our test resultsWi-FiNoThe best karaoke speaker we've tested is the JBL PartyBox 520. It has two mic inputs, each with its own volume and gain knobs, so you can sing solo or invite a friend for a duet. If you want to adjust the mic's sound, you'll also find dials to tweak the bass, treble, and echo on top of the speaker, along with three buttons underneath for special effects. This speaker is compatible with a well-featured companion app that offers even more features to enhance sing-along sessions. You can control DJ effects, set up an RGB light show, and control karaoke EQ settings. There's even a groove on the top to hold a phone or tablet, so you can keep the lyrics on hand for your big performance.
Aside from its karaoke functionality, this speaker is also a top-tier choice for parties, whether it's just you and a few friends or an epic blowout. It gets extremely loud, though there's some loss of clarity as you crank it up. It has a boomy sound profile with a good amount of low bass and a balanced mid-range, so your vocals come through clearly. You can also add some extra thump and rumble with a dedicated bass feature. Plus, it's rated for protection against water splashes, so if spills happen, there's no need to worry. You get over 12 hours of battery life off a single charge, too, in case the festivities take you well into the night, and the replaceable battery design means you can buy a replacement battery if the first one degrades over time.
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Best Upper Mid-Range Speaker For Karaoke
MusicOutdoorsBattery PoweredYesSpeakerphoneNoVoice AssistantNoBluetoothYesSee all our test resultsWi-FiNoIf you don't need as much low-end thump as our top pick, the JBL PartyBox 520, the Sony SRS-XP700 is another premium party speaker that's worth checking out. Like our top pick, this speaker has input ports for two mics, so you can harmonize the night away with your singing partner or take the lead on your own. You can adjust mic levels right on the speaker or use the companion app to control echo, change the key to suit your voice, or alter the level of vocals in a track to sing with your favorite pop star. With the app, you can even automatically rate your friends' performances and vote for your favorite.
When you're ready to start the party, you can customize the RGB lights to set the mood before turning up the volume. While this speaker doesn't get as loud as our top pick, it has more than enough power to fill a large room or an outdoor event. It struggles to reproduce as much low bass as the JBL, and its sound isn't as balanced, but you can adjust its output with a graphic EQ and presets in the companion app or hit the Mega Bass button to add an extra boom to your favorite tracks. This speaker lets you pair up two devices simultaneously so you can take turns as the karaoke host. It's also rated for protection against water splashes, so you can take the competition outdoors when the mood strikes. While it's fairly large and not the easiest speaker to move around, it's battery-powered. With nearly 17 hours of battery life on a single charge, you can sing your heart out late into the night.
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Best Mid-Range Speaker For Karaoke
MusicOutdoorsBattery PoweredYesSpeakerphoneNoVoice AssistantNoBluetoothYesSee all our test resultsWi-FiNoIf you're looking for a more portable karaoke speaker, check out the JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2. Since it's part of the same lineup as our top pick, it shares a few of the same karaoke features, though it can't get as loud. It has two input ports for mics, each with its own volume and gain knobs, so you can sing on your own or with a friend. You won't find dedicated karaoke EQ settings, but there's a graphic EQ in the companion app, so you can adjust the speaker's overall sound. You'll also find programmable DJ effects and a customizable light show to add some excitement to your next karaoke bash.
This speaker has a few advantages over the Sony SRS-XP700, including a more balanced default sound and a more portable design that is easy to carry. Its mid-range is relatively flat, so whatever you choose to sing, your vocals will come through with detail and definition. If you want to share hosting duties with a friend, you can connect up to two devices with Bluetooth. The speaker is protected against water splashes, so the show can go on even if the weather shifts. Still, it lasts a little over 12 hours off a single charge, which isn't quite as long as the Sony, so you'll find yourself recharging more often.
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Best Budget Speaker For Karaoke
MusicOutdoorsBattery PoweredYesSpeakerphoneNoVoice AssistantNoBluetoothYesSee all our test resultsWi-FiNoThe Klipsch GIG XXL is a solid choice for your next karaoke bash if you're shopping on a budget. While it doesn't come with as many features as the more premium picks on this list, it offers great performance for the price. Unlike the JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2, it's not rated for water or dust resistance and has a relatively short battery life of just under six hours, so you'll want to keep it indoors and close to an outlet. Still, this speaker has all the essentials for your next karaoke sing-off. You can fine-tune the mic volume and echo using the speaker's dials, or enable an LED light show with a click of a button. It even includes an external mic, so you won't need to pick one up separately. That said, there's only one mic input on this party speaker, so you won't be able to connect a second microphone for duets.
This speaker has a slightly bass-heavy sound with fairly balanced mids, ensuring voices come through accurately. While it doesn't get quite as loud as the more premium picks on this list, it can still fill a large living room with sound. If you want more oomph in the mix, there's a button to boost the bass, but unfortunately, this speaker lacks other sound customization features and doesn't come with a companion app.
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Best Portable Speaker For Karaoke
MusicOutdoorsBattery PoweredYesSpeakerphoneNoVoice AssistantNoBluetoothYesSee all our test resultsWi-FiNoTaking the show on the road? The Sony ULT FIELD 7 is the best portable karaoke speaker we've tested. It may be heavier than most Bluetooth speakers, but it's just a fraction of the size of the JBL PartyBox 520 and offers solid performance for spontaneous sing-alongs. Unlike the JBL, you won't be able to sing a duet with this speaker, but you can plug in one mic and control its volume. It also works with a companion app, so you can adjust the echo, vocal level, and even the song key. You can also connect up to two devices to collaborate on the karaoke hosting duties.
This speaker has a higher ingress protection rating than our other picks, so it's much better suited for a round of karaoke outdoors than even the more premium speakers on this list. It can handle a trip to the beach and even a dip in the water, and the manufacturer says it's resistant to salt water. While it's quite bulky, it's still easy enough to carry with one hand. Its battery lasts more than 10 hours, which is enough for a few rounds of karaoke. Overall, the speaker has a bass-heavy sound with pretty even mids and minimal roll-off in the treble range, so it can handle a variety of genres. Plus, it gets loud enough to fill an average room, though there's some compression as you turn up the volume.
If you want a karaoke speaker to use with a professional microphone, check out the Bose S1 Pro+. It's a wireless PA system that gets louder than the Sony with less compression. It's about the same size as the other speaker, but it's not rated for dust or water resistance, so you'll want to be careful where you take it.
Notable Mentions
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JBL PartyBox 310:
The JBL PartyBox 310 is a premium speaker that gets louder than the Sony SRS-XP700. However, it lacks low-bass extension and has worse directivity than the Sony, so music sounds less immersive as you move around the speaker.
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Sony SRS-XV500:
The Sony SRS-XV500 is a mid-range speaker that offers key transposition and karaoke song scoring. It isn't as portable as the JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 and has much narrower directivity, so music sounds less immersive from wider listening angles, but you can adjust the key of any song and rate your friends' performances.
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Recent Updates
Oct 09, 2026:
We've replaced the JBL PartyBox Club 120 with the JBL Encore Essential 2 because the Encore offers better performance at a lower price. This has also meant that we've removed the lower mid-range pick from this article, as the JBL Encore Essential 2 is priced competitively enough to bridge the gap between the mid-range and budget picks. We've also rewritten sections of the article to make trade-offs clearer and improve clarity.
Jun 01, 2026:
We've checked that all our picks are still accurate and in stock.
Apr 27, 2026:
We've checked that all our picks are in stock and accurate but haven't changed them.
Apr 03, 2026:
We haven't tested any new karaoke speakers since the last update, but we've double-checked the pricing of all the products listed in this article and edited the text slightly for clarity.
Mar 04, 2026:
We've added a mention of the JBL PartyBox 720, comparing it to our top pick, and removed the loudest pick because our top pick is also the loudest. We've also adapted the text throughout to make it clearer and more concise.
All Reviews
Our recommendations above are what we think are currently the best karaoke speakers for most people, depending on their needs. We factor in the price (cheaper speakers win over pricier ones if the difference isn't worth it), feedback from our visitors, and availability (no speakers that are difficult to find or almost out of stock everywhere).
If you'd like to see more products, here's the list of all our reviews for speakers with additional input ports, sorted by their music performance. Be careful not to get caught up in the details. There are no perfect speakers. Personal taste and listening habits will matter more in your selection.