Best 2025 Speakers for AirPlay compatibility

#1 Bluesound Pulse Flex P130
5.0

AirPlay 2 works especially well for iPhone users, with easy operation and good sound quality.

Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, AirPlay compatibility

Cons: Chromecast compatibility, Google

#2 Yamaha True X Surround 90A
4.7

AirPlay 2 integration is straightforward and works within a solid wireless streaming setup. Apple users can send music directly to the bar without relying solely on MusicCast.

Pros: Distortion at high volume, Wi-Fi streaming reliability

Cons: Included HDMI cable, AI Room Calibration

#3 JBL Bar 500 MK2 Soundbar
4.7

AirPlay support was treated as part of a broad, convenient casting package that helped the bar work as a wireless music system.

Pros: Spotify Connect reliability, Setup simplicity

Cons: On-device controls, HDMI 2.1 gaming

#4 Samsung HW-Q990F Soundbar
4.5

AirPlay is supported with positive reviewer comments around fast, reliable, or Atmos-compatible wireless playback.

Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Gaming HDMI passthrough

Cons: Google, Cabinet construction / bracing

#5 Bluesound Pulse Cinema Soundbar
4.3

AirPlay was treated as useful and broadly supported, though one review noted the Apple Music lossless path still needs a workaround.

Pros: Distortion at high volume, Voice clarity

Cons: Spotify Connect reliability, Chromecast compatibility

#6 Bluesound Pulse Cinema Mini
4.2

AirPlay works well in the one hands-on account that tried it with multiple speakers. The reviewer said casting across different brands sounded great and stayed usable.

Pros: Distortion at high volume, Loudness / maximum volume

Cons: Chromecast compatibility, Google

#7 Edifier ES60
3.0

AirPlay is absent, but one reviewer said that omission was not a dealbreaker given the speaker’s other connection options.

Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Control button responsiveness

Cons: Power reliability, Bluetooth codec support

#8 Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 Speaker 3rd Gen
2.0

AirPlay compatibility was a clear omission in the Macworld review, which said the lack of Wi-Fi or AirPlay kept it from being perfect for Apple users.

Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Handle or strap quality

Cons: Wi-Fi streaming reliability, AirPlay compatibility