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Speakers

Speakers are foundational to the way we enjoy music from Spotify, Apple Music, and other services — and our own music collections. And increasingly, they’re also a convenient way of controlling smart home devices compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, or Siri. Companies like Sonos offer multiroom audio platforms capable of synchronizing music across speakers of all different sizes. Whether you’re looking for a smart speaker or a simple Bluetooth speaker to take everywhere, The Verge covers the best of what’s out there in 2025.

What’s on your desk, Brandon Widder?

Some great tech, along with a mood light and a bobcat skull

Barbara Krasnoff
Sonos Roam review: portable potential

The tiny, lightweight speaker has a ton of functionality, but don’t expect sound quality miracles

Chris Welch
Google countersues Sonos for patent infringementGoogle countersues Sonos for patent infringement
Zoë Schiffer and Nilay Patel
Sonos Arc review: an immersive soundbar that home theater enthusiasts can love

One of the best soundbars you can buy — if your TV supports Dolby Atmos

Chris Welch