Grab These 7 Black Friday Speaker Deals Before They’re Gone For Good


    

    


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    JBL Clip 4: $45


        

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    Tribit StormBox Micro: $36


        

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    JBL Flip 6: $90


        

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    Soundcore Motion Plus: $87


        

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    Tribit Stormbox Micro 2: $54


        

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    Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3: $80 (expired)


        

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    Wireless bluetooth speakers have evolved into one of the most ubiquitous listening devices around. The good ones come with the ease of portability, show off slick designs, and ofcourse serve up your favorite tunes nearly anywhere you want.
    But deals are hard to come by these days thanks to factors like supply-chain issues and inflation. Once upon a time, Bluetooth speaker prices were gradually falling as quality was steadily improving.? Black Friday is still a day away, but it’s smart to get a head start especially when it comes to the beloved wireless bluetooth speaker. Here are a handful of excellent ones worth checking out. Be sure to check back here however as we’ll update this list as we scour for more deals.
    


    

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JBL Go 3


    


    

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    The JBL Go 3’s durable design, coupled with surprisingly decent sound for its tiny size, make it one of the top micro Bluetooth speakers out there.
    Available in multiple color options, it has an IP67 water-resistance rating, meaning it can be dunked in water and is dust-proof. Battery life is rated at up to 5 hours.
    


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    Soundcore by Anker Motion Boom: $75

    


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    If you don’t want to spend the extra dough on the newer Soundcore Motion Boom Plus (see above), the original Soundcore Motion Boom remains a good option for less money. It’s a little lighter than the Motion Boom Plus and its sound isn’t as detailed or the speaker doesn’t play as loud, but for its price, it delivers very good sound, particularly compared to more compact speakers like the JBL Charge 5 that cost more.?
     Read our review of Soundcore Motion Boom.

    
    


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    JBL Clip 4: $45

    


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    For its first three generations, JBL’s Clip micro Bluetooth speaker had a circular design. But for the fourth-gen Clip 4, JBL has moved to a more oval shape, bulked up the speaker slightly and added USB-C charging. It does seem more durable, with a sturdier integrated carabiner “clip.” Also, it sounds a little better, with more volume, clearer sound and more bass. With an IP67 water-resistance rating, it’s fully waterproof, and it’s dust-proof, too. It’s one of the best wireless Bluetooth speakers for its tiny speaker size.
     Read our JBL Clip 4 review.

    
    


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    Tribit StormBox Micro: $36

    


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    Tribit now makes an upgraded version of 2020’s StormBox Micro called the StormBox Micro 2 that offers improved sound with more bass and overall volume. But the original is still a good mini Bluetooth speaker and is on sale for a good price (it usually sells for around $50). ?
     Read our review of Tribit Stormbox Micro.

    
    


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    JBL Flip 6: $90

    


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    With each new version of the Flip, JBL makes small improvements, and while the latest model, the Flip 6, doesn’t look much different from the Flip 5 on the outside, it does feature improved sound. It has two-way drivers with a woofer and tweeter and dual passive radiators that help the Flip 6 deliver much deeper bass than you think it could.?
    It’s fully waterproof and dust-proof with an IPX67 rating. Like the Flip 5, it’s rated for up to 12 hours of audio playback at moderate volume levels and charges via USB-C. Available in multiple color options, it’s one of the best-sounding speakers for its compact size.
    


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    Soundcore Motion Plus: $87

    


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    While Anker’s?Soundcore Motion Plus?came out in 2019 it remains one of best-sounding speakers for around $100. It’s larger than many mini Bluetooth speakers, but it’s still compact. It manages to sound quite a bit fuller than much of the competition in its price range, with bigger bass, more volume and better clarity. It’s also fully waterproof (IPX7-rated) and has support for the aptX streaming codec for devices that support it, which include Samsung’s Galaxy phones.
    The prices vary by color, but they’re currently on sale for around $88. The speaker’s lowest price to date is $75.?Read our Anker Soundcore Motion Plus review.
    
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    Tribit Stormbox Micro 2: $54

    


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    Back in 2020, Tribit released the StormBox Micro, a budget version of Bose’s excellent SoundLink Micro speaker that delivered surprisingly good sound for its size and modest price. Now we get the StormBox Micro 2, which offers improved sound and battery life, along with a charge-out feature that turns the speaker into a power bank for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. An integrated strap allows you to clip it to your backpack or your bike’s handlebars.
    Like the original, it’s an excellent value and easy to recommend if you’re looking for a super compact portable wireless speaker. It’s been selling for around $60 but has now dipped to $54 for Black Friday (with a clippable coupon). The lowest we’ve seen this one is $48.
    


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    Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3: $80 (expired)

    


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    We liked Ultimate Ears’?Wonderboom 2?and the third-generation model, the Wonderboom 3, offers some small improvements, including slightly better battery life (up to 14 hours instead of 13, at moderate volume levels) and a new Bluetooth chip that allows for extended wireless range of over 130 feet (40 meters). The design has not changed, though the speaker now comes in different color options.
    Like its predecessor, the Wonderboom 3 carries a list price of $100, but sometimes sells for a little less. Its IP67 rating means that it’s not only waterproof but also dust-proof (and able to float).
    This model retains the special Outdoor Boost mode that boosts treble and you can link two together (or pair a Wonderboom 3 to a Wonderboom 2) to create a stereo sound pairing by simply pressing a button on each speaker. As far as I can tell, the Wonderboom 3 sounds very similar to the Wonderboom 2 and features very good sound for its small size. That said, while there’s some punch to the bass (being short yet squat helps it produce more low end), it can only deliver so much kick.?
    Alas, Ultimate Ears, which is owned by Logitech, has not upgraded the charging port to USB-C. The speaker still charges with a Micro-USB cable, which is a bit of a bummer.
    


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    JBL Boombox 2: $300 (expired)

    


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    With the arrival of JBL’s Boombox 3 ($500), you can now pick up the Boombox 2 at a nice discount. And while the Boombox 3 does sound better, thanks to a new three-driver system (the new speaker sounds clearer and more detailed), the Boombox 2 is still a powerful portable boom box that can pump out powerful bass and is fully waterproof.
    


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Soundcore Motion Boom Plus: $134 (expired)


    


    

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    Anker’s original Soundcore Motion Boom speaker came out in 2021 and was a good value (it’s on sale for $88). But the new-for-2022 Motion Boom Plus is significantly improved, particularly in terms of sound quality. It’s easily one of the best new Bluetooth speakers of 2022.?
    Weighing 5.29 pounds (almost a pound more than the Motion Boom), it uses Bluetooth 5.3 and is equipped with upgraded dual 3.5-inch woofers and newly added dual 1-inch tweeters, delivering up to 80 watts of audio output (60W for the woofers and 20W for the tweeters). Battery life is rated for 20 hours at moderate volume levels. It’s also IP67 waterproof and dust-proof and floats if you happen to drop it in a body of water.
    I was impressed with the sound quality, which measures up well against a few more expensive — and some larger — speakers. You can tweak the sound profile (with EQ settings) and upgrade the speaker’s firmware in Anker’s Soundcore companion app for iOS and Android.?
    


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