Braven 105 vs. Jam Rewind: Portable speakers with good sound

Even if you're the type of music fan who looks for the best in audio equipment, small and reasonably priced gear can sometimes have its advantages. For example, if you're going to the park or leaving on a business trip, you'll want something that's easily portable, yet still offers decent audio. And if you're like me, you'll also want a device that doesn't cost too much -- because there'll be a lot less angst if you accidentally leave it in the grass or on the side table in your hotel room.

There are a lot of low-cost lightweight Bluetooth speakers out there these days. For this review, I tried out two examples: The Jam Rewind, which retails starting at $31 (Amazon price) and the Braven 105, which sells for $50 (Amazon price). Both are small enough to stick into a pack, a bag or even a commodious pocket; both can act as speakerphones; and both offer reasonably good audio. But they're also different in some interesting ways.

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