The Best iPad Speakers and Headphones

November 15, 2017

The built-in iPad speakers are adequate, but they aren't going to blow you away with their sound. If you are going to be watching movies, playing music or just turning on Pandora radio on a regular basis, you might want to check out some of the best speakers available for the iPad.

The Best iPad Speakers

Beats Pill. Beats by Dre have quickly become synonymous with Bose when it comes to outputting great sound in a quality package. The Pill is a moderately priced portable speaker system, You can even buy two and link them together for left-right stereo sound. The Pill costs around $200.
Bose SoundLink Bluetooth Speaker III. If you are in the market for a great speaker for your home but still want a good deal on price, the Bose SoundLink III may be the way to go. It's more costly than some of the other speakers on this list, but will it will give you a bold enough sound that you can enjoy your music in your house without sacrifice. The SoundLink III costs around $300.
Bose SoundLink Color. If you want the Bose sound in its cheapest and portable package, look no further than the SoundLink Color. This small speaker comes in multiple colors and is one of the better sounding portable speakers in its price range. The Color weighs in at about $130.

Easily one of the best accessories to pair with an iPad, a good set of headphones lets you listen to your music or watch movies without disturbing the person next to you. And with the ability to use Bluetooth to transfer the sound to your ears, you don't have to deal with a pesky wire getting in your way.

The Best iPad Headphones

Beats Studio. By now, it goes without saying that Beats by Dr. Dre gives you some of the best sound available. This top-end model skip gives you a 20-hour rechargeable battery life and a visual battery gauge, so you'll know how much music you have left. Beats Studio goes for around $300.
Beats by Dr. Dre Powerbeats. Designed for a workout, these in-ear headphones are great on the treadmill or stationary bike. The ear clip ensures they won't slip off and the remote control cord lets you pick out music without fumbling with your iPad. Powerbeats go for around $200.
Bose QuietComfort 25. The only negative with the Bose QuietComfort noise-canceling headphones is that they are not wireless. But if you are serious about your music and are willing to spend the money, they provide some of the best sound available in headphones. The QuietComfort 25 headphones are over-the-ear. If you prefer the in-ear fit, check out the QuietComfort 20. Either set will run you around $300.