- Portable Bluetooth guitar amplifiers are great modern alternatives to practice amps.
- Here are the 7 best portable amps for practice and small gigs!
- These amps are guaranteed to give you the best possible tone in a small package.
- Don’t forget to check out our visual story version of the 7 Best Bluetooth Guitar Amps.
Portable Bluetooth guitar amps have become quite popular in recent years and for many good reasons.
First, they are convenient because so little space is needed with portable amps – they are designed to be moved around. Secondly, most come loaded with extra features like effects, modeling, and Bluetooth. Third, they are ideal for practicing with good sound quality, at low volumes, and without spending too much money.
Today we’re going to look at the best options on the market.
What Are The 7 Best Portable Bluetooth Guitar Amps?
Our pick for the best portable Bluetooth guitar amp is the Yamaha THR30 II Wireless. It features superior quality and versatility for an amp this size and you can take it anywhere! We did a full review of its cousin – the THR3II A, which is geared more towards electric-acoustic guitars.
The best for practicing is the Positive Grid Spark Combo Amp. Our most portable pick is the Vox Adio Air GT – 50-watt Bluetooth Modeling Combo thanks to its small size.
All up, here are our candidates for the best portable Bluetooth guitar amps:
- Yamaha THR30 II Wireless (Our Pick)
- Positive Grid Spark Combo Amp (Best For Practicing)
- Vox Adio Air GT – 50-watt Bluetooth Modeling Combo (Most Portable)
- Boss Katana-Air – 20/30-watt Wireless
- Marshall Code 25 1×10″
- Blackstar ID: Core BEAM
- Joyo Jackman II Bantamp XL Series
1. Yamaha THR30 II Wireless
The Yamaha THR30 II Wireless guitar amp comes packed with useful features and offers fantastic sound for such a small amp. You can use it to practice, play along and even hold a small jam session.
Whether you play blues, rock, jazz, or even metal, the Yamaha THR30 II Wireless guitar amp is your ally when convenience and good sound is a must. This is top our pick for this roundup.
This battery-powered combo amplifier includes a full arsenal of guitar and bass amp emulations, along with mic models for your acoustic-electric and flat modes for everything else.
- Stylishly designed
- Durable
- Loaded with onboard effects
Features
- 30-watt, 1-channel 2×3.5″ portable guitar amplifier
- 15 guitar tube amplifier emulation settings
- 3 bass amplifier emulations, 3 mic models for your acoustic-electric, and flat modes for everything else
- Yamaha’s Virtual Circuitry Modeling (VCM) technology for realistic sound and feel
- Runs on internal, rechargeable battery or AC power
Review
The Yamaha THR30 II Wireless guitar amp features solid construction, stylish design, and ultimate convenience with quality, all of this in a very compact form.
Its enclosure is durable and features LEDs that glow in the dark and an aluminum handlebar for easy transportation. All the knobs feel sturdy and well built and are the right size even for an amp this small.
The THR30II features a built-in wireless receiver that combines with an optional Line 6 Relay G10T transmitter (sold separately) to offer players a completely cable-free performance.
The amp includes a USB port for direct recording and playback, made easy with the bundled Steinberg software for desktop and mobile recording. The THR30IIA Wireless can also be used with the free Yamaha Rec’n’Share app.
This app is available for iOS and Android and was designed to allow musicians to record audio and video along with songs from their music library, then easily share performances online.
Additional features include dual 3.5″ speakers for stereo audio for internal effects and Bluetooth/computer audio playback, headphone output with adjustable aux input/amplifier output control. On top of that, you also get five user settings buttons so you can instantly recall your favorite sounds.
2. Positive Grid Spark Combo Amp
The Positive Grid Spark Combo Amp is a fantastic practice amp that comes with many features. Everything from presets to voice command and even recording software is included, so you can get started with not only practicing seriously but also with recording.
The Spark offers 40 watts of power in a compact form factor and is our pick for the best amp for practicing.
This powerful app-driven smart amp delivers a bedroom-filling 40 watts of 10,000+ classic BIAS amp/pedal/cab presets through its twin 4" ported hi-fi speakers, ready for direct injection into your DAW recording session or live PA.
- Compact
- Versatile
- Sounds great
Features
- Pairs to the Spark App (iOS/Android) via Bluetooth for greater control
- Over 10,000+ Tone Engine presets for electric guitar, acoustic guitar, and bass
- 40 watts through twin 4″ ported hi-fi speakers
- Hands-on controls for traditional tone dialing
- Voice commands: “play me a funk track” or “get me Satriani’s tone”
Review
The Positive Grid Spark Combo Amp features stereo 4″ hi-speakers that are deceptively full sounding. These speakers provide a nice, round low end, and great definition right out of the box. There’s also an auxiliary output and USB port for more direct modes of amplification.
This compact Bluetooth amp is quite versatile as it comes with over 10,000 presets which make it easy to dial just about any tone you can think of. Additionally, App-based browsing and voice control make it relatively easy to find the sound you’re searching for.
For instance, you can speak commands like “Twin Reverb,” “Kirk Hammet” or “blues” into your paired mobile device to get a curated selection of tones to choose from.
The Positive Grid Spark Combo Amp can be a great tool when practicing, as it intelligently tracks guitar progressions for live bass/drums accompaniment. This is done through the Spark app as it will automatically accompany you with bass and drums.
On top of that, it also creates chord charts from songs imported via YouTube, Spotify, and your own Apple Music library. The amp is also bundled with PreSonus Studio One Prime DAW.
(For guitarists wanting to learn some challenging new chords, we’ve put together the ultimate list of advanced guitar chords.)
3. Vox Adio Air GT – 50-watt Bluetooth Modeling Combo
The Vox Adio Air GT comes from one of the premier amplifier makers in history. Not willing to rest on its laurels, Vox has released a truly portable practice amp that offers great sounds and flexibility of tones.
The Vox Adio Air GT is our pick for the most portable guitar Bluetooth amp on this list.
Guitarists, meet your new favorite practice companion — the Vox Adio Air GT modeling combo amp with Bluetooth. This compact combo is equipped with stereo 3" speakers and driven with an impressive 50 watts of power.
- Beautifully designed
- True flexibility of tones and sounds
- Great price
Features
- Dual 3″ speakers and 50 watts of power for impressively dynamic tones
- Two effects sections, with modulation effects placed before reverbs and delays
- USB audio interface for computer recording and playback
- Bluetooth MIDI allows you to control your amp remotely
- Bluetooth connectivity for music playback, plus Aux In for wired connection
- Powered with 8 x AA batteries
Review
The Vox Adio Air GT features 50 watts of power driving dual 3″ speakers, providing impressive sound at a diminutive size as well as maximum portability.
Its slick cabinet shape was tuned by Vox to maximize sonic integrity and to provide the chime and grind of the legendary AC30 amp. Additionally, this amp also offers you a beautiful midrange and the gritty aggression of modern high-gain tones.
The Vox Adio Air GT also features one of the most streamlined and simple designs of any small Bluetooth amp on the market today.
You get one knob that lets you select sound from “Texas Lead” all the way to “Brit 1959”, followed by your typical Gain, Treble, Middle, Bass, and Volume knobs. Two additional knobs provide effects: one for modulation and the other for delays.
In short, this is a great offering at a fantastic price by one of the most legendary names in amplification.
4. BOSS Katana-Air – 20/30-watt Wireless
BOSS need no introduction when it comes to guitar effects. The company is clearly aware of its reputation and jumped into the compact Bluetooth guitar amp market with a fantastic offering in the Katana-Air.
This compact amp will let you dial in a great variety of sounds, and with the quality that we’ve come to associate with the
The BOSS Katana-Air wireless guitar amplifier delivers primal tones from the Katana amplifier series, with five distinct amplifier characters and over 50 BOSS effects.
- Complete wireless versatility
- 5 amp voicings and customizable effects
- Produces fantastic guitar tones
Features
- Wireless electric guitar amp with 20W/30W stereo speaker system
- 5 amp voicings, customizable effects, and editor software
- Up to 12 hours of wireless operation, recharges by docking onto the amplifier
- Motion-activated transmitter automatically turns on when you pick your guitar up
- Powered via 8 AA batteries (20 watts) or power adapter (30 watts)
Review
The BOSS Katana-Air features a stereo speaker system that produces fantastic guitar tones for such a small amp.
These speakers are driven with 20 watts of power when running on battery power, but that increases to 30 watts when using a power adapter for wall power. Either is plenty to fill your room with sound, whether you’re playing guitar or simply using Katana-Air as a home playback system.
The Katana-Air also features Booster/Mod, Delay/FX, and Reverb controls each with streamlined 1-knob access to each effects type, with a color-coded button to switch between presets.
If you want to dial in your own custom sounds, connect your phone or tablet to the Katana-Air wirelessly and load up the Tone Studio app. In this app, you can create your own setup or download setups created by pros at the
Naturally, you can also play music from your mobile device directly to the Katana-Air, which is great for practicing along with tracks or simply listening to music. Simply said, this is a fantastic practice amp that also doubles as a general music playback device.
5. Joyo Jackman II Bantamp XL Series
The Joyo Jackman-II BanTamp XL Series is a good choice for those that prefer a head configuration instead of a combo amp, but still want Bluetooth functionality.
It is modeled after a Marshall amp and will be particularly appealing to those players that favor more traditional amps.
They might be small but they are extra mighty in sound. The Jackman BanTamP XL features a channel switching footswitch, with independent controls to adjust each channel's tone and gain settings.
- Versatile
- Practical
- Great for those who favor traditional amps
Features
- Hybrid mini amp head
- 20-watt head
- Headphone jack, Bluetooth audio, and speaker out
- 8-ohm minimum
- Bluetooth connectivity and effects loop
Review
The Joyo Jackman features a strong mid-gain drive sound that reacts to your playing and guitar volume. Since it’s modeled on a Marshall, you can push it further to get a modern tone or instead back off a bit for a classic rock sound.
This mini amp head also features a clean channel that can take pedals really well, making it flexible and practical, especially for gigs where you don’t want to haul a bigger amp.
The Joyo Jackman operates with a single 12AX7 tube in the preamp and uses a solid-state power amp. It also features an FX loop that enables you to better shape your sound. It also offers Bluetooth connectivity so you can play along with tracks.
This will be great if you already have a speaker and need a practice amp head that is truly affordable. Additionally, all BanTamp XL series amps feature a footswitch for changing between clean and distorted tones.
6. Marshall Code 25 1×10″
The Marshall Code 25 1 x 10″ offers over 100 presets to get you started, with everything from beautiful cleans to that well-known Marshall growl.
It only weighs 13.4 lbs and features Bluetooth and USB connectivity for all of your practice demands. A truly solid small amp from one of the key players in the amp game.
The Marshall Code 25 packs decades of classic Marshall sounds into a travel-friendly combo amp.
- Super-versatile
- Controlled remotely via USB or Bluetooth
Features
- 25 watts with a 10″ speaker, for small gigs and practices
- 14 preamp models include classics like the JCM800, Bluesbreaker Plexi, and Silver Jubilee
- 4 power amp models for vintage and modern British and American tones
- 8 different speaker emulations
- 24 digital FX to inspire new amp tones
Review
The Marshall Code 25 1×10″ offers several classic Marshall preamp/power amp/speaker cab combinations in one Bluetooth-enabled amp.
It features 14 preamps, 4 power amps, and 8 speaker cab emulations to dial in the exact tone that you want. This Marshall can go from sparkling clean to vintage crunch and all the way to high-gain metal on a whim.
Additionally, there are 24 digital effects like creamy reverb, shimmery chorus, and classic overdrive pedal models that you can save for instant recall.
One of the great features of the Code 25 is that you can make adjustments on the amp via USB using the included Marshall Gateway software, or over Bluetooth with the handy mobile app.
Additional features include an auxiliary input for jamming along with music and a headphone output for silent practice and direct recording.
7. Blackstar ID: Core BEAM
The Blackstar ID: Core BEAM (Bass, Electric, Acoustic, and Music) is a great desktop solution for those seeking a practice amp.
This compact Bluetooth amp will fit in most limited spaces, and features the familiar range of Blackstar clean and overdrive sounds, together with studio-quality modulation, delay, and reverb effects.
The Blackstar ID: Core BEAM portable combo amplifier has everything you need for great guitar tones in a single package, including Bluetooth playback.
- Easy-to-use
- Great for musicians on the go
Features
- 6 guitar amp voicings and built-in effects including reverb, delay, and more
- Dual 10-watt power amps for true stereo sound
- 2 x 3″ speakers
- Patented ISF tone shaping lets you capture the sound of American amps, British amps, or a blend of both
- Built-in effects
Review
The ID: Core BEAM is a solid-state amp that features 6 voices, total power of 20W, speaker configuration of 2 x 3″, reverb, effects, and more. As far as I/O it’s got 1 x 1/4″ (line), 1 x 1/8″ (MP3/line-in) inputs and 1 x 1/8″ (headphones) output.
Additional features include Blackstar’s patented ISF tone shaping and direct recording via USB.
The Blackstar ID: Core BEAM is a good option for the money and a great solution for those that want to practice along with backing tracks, or just play on top of existing recordings from their favorite musicians.