For those who've been eyeing the perfect speaker to elevate their music or podcast listening experience, now is the time. This Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the best speakers on the market are up for grabs at their lowest prices of the year. Whether you're looking for a compact, portable option like the Soundcore Select 4 Go or a behemoth soundbar like the UE Hyperboom, there's something here to suit every taste.
The Soundcore Select 4 Go is an affordable and impressive speaker that can withstand being submerged in water while still delivering decent sound. With a 5W output, it's not going to blow your ears off, but it gets loud enough to make every dollar worth it. The battery lasts for around 20 hours on a single charge – continuous play.
Amazon Echo Pop is an exciting entry in the Amazon Echo lineup that was initially priced too high for many budgets. Now's your chance to snag this smart speaker at a 45% discount. Perfect for listening to music or podcasts in a bedroom, office, or small kitchen, it still packs a punch with Alexa+ early access.
For those who want an absolute cheapest option, look no further than the Anker Soundcore 2, which is the latest effort from Anker to expand into portable audio. With 24 hours of battery life and 12 watts of output, it boasts heavy bass ports designed to heavily boost low frequencies. Simple set-up with tactile buttons on top makes this speaker easy to use.
If you're looking for something a bit bigger but still compact, the JBL Go 3 is JBL's most affordable Bluetooth speaker but comes packed with ruggedness like its pricier counterparts. It's waterproof, dustproof and can easily clip onto a bag, bike or belt. With a five-hour battery life, it may not last all day, but for a portable speaker, that's impressive.
For larger rooms, Amazon Echo Dot 5th Gen is cheaper than ever at just $32 (36% off), still a great smart speaker with early access to the Alexa+ AI upgrade. Though not as filling as a whole house, it works great in smaller spaces like bedrooms or offices.
A different perspective comes from JBL Go 4 for $40 (20% off). Despite being small and portable, this model sounds surprisingly great at both ranges of frequencies – bass, mid-range, treble - unlike some other small speakers. Weighing under half a pound, made partly from recycled materials and including a convenient carabiner hoop, it's perfect to take on hikes.
Lastly, for those willing to splurge, we have the Bose SoundLink Home for $179 (18% off), which is small but packs big audio punch thanks to two passive radiators. While the sound quality isn't diminished with smaller size compared to other models in its lineup, it still delivers a great listening experience.
If you're set on spending even more money, JBL Xtreme 4 for $280 (26% off) and Bose SoundLink Max for $299 (25% off) are massive speakers that pack immense sound quality. The Xreme is the largest speaker from JBL but still manages to deliver heavy bass while still delivering clear treble – perfect for large parties or gaming sessions.
Bose's flagship, Sonos Arc Ultra for $879 (20% off), comes with a host of great features including spatial audio support and more mid-range drivers and tweeters to make dialogue sound incredible. Its software also includes features like Trueplay sound tuning, Speech Enhancement and Night Sound mode – useful for those who need some peace.
Lastly, JBL Bar 1300XMK2 is the ultimate premium soundbar at $1200 (29% off), with detachable rechargeable speakers that can spend up to 10 hours unplugged. It delivers an excellent audioscape by separating and clarifying details – perfect for a home theater setup.
This Black Friday, whether you're on a tight budget or ready to splurge, there's something for everyone when it comes to finding the best speaker for your needs.
The Soundcore Select 4 Go is an affordable and impressive speaker that can withstand being submerged in water while still delivering decent sound. With a 5W output, it's not going to blow your ears off, but it gets loud enough to make every dollar worth it. The battery lasts for around 20 hours on a single charge – continuous play.
Amazon Echo Pop is an exciting entry in the Amazon Echo lineup that was initially priced too high for many budgets. Now's your chance to snag this smart speaker at a 45% discount. Perfect for listening to music or podcasts in a bedroom, office, or small kitchen, it still packs a punch with Alexa+ early access.
For those who want an absolute cheapest option, look no further than the Anker Soundcore 2, which is the latest effort from Anker to expand into portable audio. With 24 hours of battery life and 12 watts of output, it boasts heavy bass ports designed to heavily boost low frequencies. Simple set-up with tactile buttons on top makes this speaker easy to use.
If you're looking for something a bit bigger but still compact, the JBL Go 3 is JBL's most affordable Bluetooth speaker but comes packed with ruggedness like its pricier counterparts. It's waterproof, dustproof and can easily clip onto a bag, bike or belt. With a five-hour battery life, it may not last all day, but for a portable speaker, that's impressive.
For larger rooms, Amazon Echo Dot 5th Gen is cheaper than ever at just $32 (36% off), still a great smart speaker with early access to the Alexa+ AI upgrade. Though not as filling as a whole house, it works great in smaller spaces like bedrooms or offices.
A different perspective comes from JBL Go 4 for $40 (20% off). Despite being small and portable, this model sounds surprisingly great at both ranges of frequencies – bass, mid-range, treble - unlike some other small speakers. Weighing under half a pound, made partly from recycled materials and including a convenient carabiner hoop, it's perfect to take on hikes.
Lastly, for those willing to splurge, we have the Bose SoundLink Home for $179 (18% off), which is small but packs big audio punch thanks to two passive radiators. While the sound quality isn't diminished with smaller size compared to other models in its lineup, it still delivers a great listening experience.
If you're set on spending even more money, JBL Xtreme 4 for $280 (26% off) and Bose SoundLink Max for $299 (25% off) are massive speakers that pack immense sound quality. The Xreme is the largest speaker from JBL but still manages to deliver heavy bass while still delivering clear treble – perfect for large parties or gaming sessions.
Bose's flagship, Sonos Arc Ultra for $879 (20% off), comes with a host of great features including spatial audio support and more mid-range drivers and tweeters to make dialogue sound incredible. Its software also includes features like Trueplay sound tuning, Speech Enhancement and Night Sound mode – useful for those who need some peace.
Lastly, JBL Bar 1300XMK2 is the ultimate premium soundbar at $1200 (29% off), with detachable rechargeable speakers that can spend up to 10 hours unplugged. It delivers an excellent audioscape by separating and clarifying details – perfect for a home theater setup.
This Black Friday, whether you're on a tight budget or ready to splurge, there's something for everyone when it comes to finding the best speaker for your needs.