Of the 10 best-selling Bluetooth speakers on Amazon, only two cost more than $45: Bose's SoundLink Mini and SoundLink Color, which come in at $199 and $129, respectively. There's a reason for that.

While it's fairly expensive at $200, the Bose SoundLink Mini is one of few standout products in the ultracompact wireless speaker category, featuring a top-notch design and very good sound for its ...