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Title: Black Friday speaker deals for 2024 include up to 55 percent off JBL,
Marshall, Sonos, Echo and more

Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:08:57 +0000
Link: https://www.engadget.com/deals/black-friday-s...

According to my imprecise calculations, there are approximately a zillion
speakers on sale for Black Friday. So how can a mere human know which ones
are worthy and which will make music sound like it's emanating from a tin
can? WeΓÇÖve done our part by testing and reviewing dozens of different
options and putting the best of the lot into handy buying guides for smart
speakers, soundbars and portable Bluetooth speakers.

This is an even more rarefied list, made up of the speakers we recommend ΓÇö
that are also seeing notable discounts. If you need a new way to listen to
music, a soundbar to help suss out the dialogue on your TV or a smart speaker
to fulfill your demands, read on for the best Black Friday speaker deals.

The best Bluetooth speaker Black Friday deals JBL

Portable Bluetooth speakers make it easy for you to bring the music where
plugs donΓÇÖt reach ΓÇö a picnic, the front stoop, an aimless wander along
the North Country Trail. And right now for Black Friday, weΓÇÖre seeing
plenty of Bluetooth speaker black Friday deals. Below is the best of whatΓÇÖs
on sale, all pulled from our Bluetooth speaker guide as well as our reviews
and news coverage.

The best JBL speaker Black Friday deals

JBL Clip 5 for $50 ($30 off): ItΓÇÖs tiny, portable and brings its own clip
along with it. YouΓÇÖll get 12 hours of listening from its waterproof body
and the whole thing weighs just over half a pound.

JBL Flip 6 for $80 ($50 off): This is the one I bought after reading our
guide and I love it. The crowler-sized speaker has great sound quality, is
durable as heck and can either sit on its end or on its side. Plus itΓÇÖs
waterproof, dustproof and packs 12 hours of playtime. Also at Amazon and
Walmart.

JBL Xtreme 3 for $250 ($80 off): We compare the size of the Xtreme 3 to a
football, but since it weighs over four pounds JBL includes a strap for
easier carrying. Like most portable speakers itΓÇÖs waterproof and dust-
proof. The lively highs and hefty lows sound great outside, but really the
speaker really shines when it can resonate indoors. Also at JBL.

JBL Xtreme 4 for $300 ($80 off): The latest generation of our recommended JBL
Xtreme adds around nine hours of battery life and a replaceable battery.
ItΓÇÖs also made from more recycled content and throws in some AI-powered
tuning. Also at Target.

JBL Go 4 for $40 ($10 off): JBLΓÇÖs smallest portable speaker has up to seven
hours of battery life on a charge, has an IP67 waterproof rating and has a
tiny built-in carry strap so you can bring it wherever you go. Also at JBL
and Best Buy.

The best Marshall Black Friday deals

Marshall Emberton II for $100 ($70 off): This is the smallest Marshall
speaker in our guide. Its dual 10-watt drivers and passive radiators create
an impressive, 360-degree sound. While itΓÇÖs not super loud, we think the
output is nicely balanced. YouΓÇÖll get up to 30 hours of play on a charge.
Also at Best Buy and directly from Marshall.

Marshall Middleton for $200 ($100 off): The aptly named Middleton is the mid-
range Marshall speaker in our guide. The four-pound box puts out excellent
sound from the dual woofers and tweeters located at the front and back, and
passive radiators along each side. And the classic Marshall look is pretty
stylish. Also at Best Buy and directly from Marshall.

Marshall Willen for $70 ($50 or 42 percent off): This is close to an all-time
low price on a tiny music box that we named one of our favorite gadgets from
last year. EngadgetΓÇÖs Sara Fielding thinks itΓÇÖs perfect, saying, ΓÇ£The
sound quality is great and it stays connected to my phone regardless of where
I go in my little house (the range is 30 feet). Plus, the battery is great,
with a playtime of over 15 hours.ΓÇ¥

The best Bose Black Friday deals

Bose SoundLink Home for $199 ($20 off): ItΓÇÖs a smaller speaker at just two
pounds but Bose promises premium sound from the SoundLink Home. We haven't
had the chance to test it ourselves just yet, but if the sleek good looks are
calling to you, this discount might be a good time to invest. Just note that
itΓÇÖs not waterproof as the ΓÇ£HomeΓÇ¥ moniker suggests.

Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd gen) for $119 ($30 off): When Bose announced the
release of the SoundLink Home, the company also introduced this revamped
Flex. The first generation is one of the picks from our Bluetooth speaker
guide. This newer generation works with the Bose app and has a new
programmable button. Also at Bose and Best Buy. The first generation model is
on sale for the same price.

Bose SoundLink Max for $299 ($100 off): The largest portable speaker Bose
makes is part of the new SoundLink lineup which Bose announced in May. Also
at Amazon and Target.

Bose Smart Soundbar for $399 ($100 off): The latest Bose soundbar came out
just a couple months ago and is already on sale. ItΓÇÖs a smaller model that
supports Dolby Atmos and has an AI Dialogue Mode as well as a Personal
Surround feature if you happen to own a pair of the Ultra Open Earbuds. Bose
says the AI smarts make voices easier to hear while retaining the audioΓÇÖs
immersive qualities. Also at Amazon.

The best Ultimate Ears speaker Black Friday deals

Ultimate Ears Everboom for $200 ($50 off): The Everboom is a new speaker in
the lineup, which UE announced back in June. We reviewed it shortly after and
deemed it worthy of inclusion in our guide. Not only does it float, it puts
out loud, 360 degree audio and packs 20 hours of listening in a unit thatΓÇÖs
just over two pounds. Also at Best Buy.

Ultimate Ears Mini Roll for $50 ($30 off): This less-than-a-pound sound maker
came out at the same time as the Everboom. It supplanted the Wonderboom as
the smallest speaker in UEΓÇÖs lineup and even sports a built-in, flexible
strap to attach to just about anything. ItΓÇÖs IP67 rated to be dust- and
waterproof and can crank out 85 decibels of volume ΓÇö impressive for
something so small. Also at Amazon and B&H Photo.

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 for $79 ($21 off): We put the Wonderboom 3 on our
guide to the best speakers and this next-gen model includes a new podcast
mode EQ for crisp vocals and is made from more recycled plastics. Like its
predecessor, itΓÇÖll go for 14 hours on a charge and packs a waterproof build
into its mini barrel-like shape. Also at Ultimate Ears for $1 more.

Other Black Friday Bluetooth speaker deals

Beats Pill for $100 ($50 off): Beats came back to the Bluetooth speaker
market with the completely redesigned Pill ΓÇö and we think it was worth the
wait. The durable unit earned a spot on our Bluetooth speaker guide and an 83
in our review. It offers much improved sound quality with impressive bass and
full mids. You also get a long, 24-hour battery life and lossless audio over
USB-C. Also at Walmart.

Sony ULT Field 1 for $98 ($32 off): Earlier this year, Sony waved goodbye to
the Extra Bass and XE-Series products, folding them into the new ULT Power
Series branding. This 1.4-pound unit has a 12-hour battery life and IP67
rating. This matches the all-time low. It's two dollars more at Best Buy and
direct from Sony.

Anker Soundcore Motion 300 for $60 ($20 off with coupon): Weighing in at less
than two pounds, AnkerΓÇÖs speaker has a bright, punchy output with a crisp
high end and thumpy bass. Plus itΓÇÖs waterproof and goes for 13 hours on a
charge. No wonder it made our list of the best speakers. Also direct from
Soundcore.

Anker Soundcore Motion+ for $69 ($30 off): A few Anker Soundcore speakers
made our best list and this one weighs just over two pounds. It delivers a
bright and bassy output, can play for around 12 hours on a charge and the
build is solid with an attractive metal grille.

Tribit StormBox Micro 2 for $48 ($32 off): This is the smallest speaker in
our guide and it can go with you anywhere with the built-in strap. It pumps
out impressive volume for its size and can go for 12 hours on a charge. The
audio isnΓÇÖt the highest fidelity, but this is more about bringing the vibes
than emitting flawless musical clarity. Also directly from Tribit.

The best Black Friday smart speaker deals Nathan Ingraham / Engadget

The first thing to decide before you buy a smart speaker is who you prefer to
do your smart home-related bidding: Do you want AlexaΓÇÖs wry yet efficient
manner, GoogleΓÇÖs info-packed know-how, or SiriΓÇÖs dreamy presence? Then
check out these Black Friday deals so you can get that smart home help at a
discount.

The Best Sonos smart speaker Black Friday deals

Sonos Era 100 for $199 ($50 off): The Sonos Era 100 is our pick for the best
midrange smart speaker. We like the excellent sound quality plus it pairs
well with other Sonos devices. It has Alexa built-in, so it can handle
regular smart home duties, but itΓÇÖll also make your music sound far better
than any spherical Echo can.

Sonos Roam 2 for $139 ($40 off): Sonos also makes the best portable smart
speaker, according to our guide. We like the good sound quality and strong
bass, as well as the fact that it connects via both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Also
at Sonos.

Sonos Move 2 for $359 ($90 off): The Move is an upgrade on the Roam in every
way (including the price). It earned an 80 in our review. We like that itΓÇÖs
a nice upgrade over the previous Move, with two tweeters for more detailed
sound. The battery lasts a full 24 hours on a charge and the touch controls
up top are very nice. It also has a line-in jack via USB-C, so you can hook
up a turntable. Also at Sonos.

The best Amazon Echo smart speaker Black Friday deals

Amazon Echo Dot (5th gen) for $23 ($27 off): The Dot is AmazonΓÇÖs most
popular Echo speaker, delivering AlexaΓÇÖs helpful assistance in a softball-
sized package that puts out surprisingly decent music for its size. It gets
our vote for the best smart speaker under $50. It also has an internal sensor
that can tell you the temp in the room as well as trigger connected smart
thermostat functions.

Amazon Echo Dot Kids for $28 ($32 off): The kids version is basically the
same smart speaker but comes in a cute dragon or own skin and includes a
yearΓÇÖs subscription to Amazon Kids+.

Amazon Echo (4th Gen) for for $50 ($50 off): If you plan to listen to a lot
of music through your Echo, you may want to go with the larger model. The
Echo has an upward-firing woofer and dual tweeters for sound that we said
delivers ΓÇ£impressive bass thump and powerful mid-range frequencies.ΓÇ¥ It
can add stuff to your shopping list and set a timer but is also capable of
producing room-filling sound.

Amazon Echo Pop for $18 ($22 off): The smallest Echo speaker is the Pop, a
half sphere thatΓÇÖs probably best suited to small rooms where itΓÇÖll
primarily be used as a smart assistant, as opposed to a dedicated music
maker. The money you save here could be used for the compatible wall mount if
you want to save some counter space.

Amazon Echo Pop Kids for $23 ($27 off): The kids version is basically the
same smart speaker but comes in a Disney princess or Marvel hero skin and
includes a six-month subscription to Amazon Kids+.

Amazon Echo Spot for $45 ($35 off): The Spot is technically still a speaker,
though half of it is a display. Amazon discontinued this model for a few
years, but brought it back in July. The half-moon screen can display the
time, weather and the song thatΓÇÖs playing.

Other Black Friday smart speaker deals

Samsung Music Frame for $248 ($150 off): Samsung first announced its Music
Frame back in January at CES 2024. It takes its cue from the Frame TV that
disguises itself as art. This wireless speaker has room for your own
(physical) photo within its frame, along with two woofers, two tweeters and
two mid-range drivers to spit out sound from your favorite streaming
services. Also at Best Buy and directly from Samsung for $2 more.

Google Nest Audio for $50 ($50 off): ItΓÇÖs more than four years old at this
point, but the Nest Audio offers a decent ratio of sound quality to price,
according to our review, and itΓÇÖll put the best of the Google AssistantΓÇÖs
assistance at your service. Also at Google.

Black Friday soundbar deals Devindra Hardawar for Engadget

For our guide to the best soundbars, our audio expert Billy Steele picked six
winners out of the dozens of home theater speakers he and other Engadget
staffers have tested over the years ΓÇö and one of them is on sale for Black
Friday (we expect more sales to pop up closer to Black Friday so check this
post again). This is a great chance to improve greatly upon the audio from
your (probably thin) TV.

Sonos Ray for $169 ($110 off): A soundbar doesnΓÇÖt have to be huge to make a
big difference in the sound quality coming from the direction of your TV.
Billy recommends this one for smaller rooms and for people who want an easy
setup. I personally got one of these last year and immediately noticed a
difference in dialogue clarity. Also at Amazon.

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Mini for $500 ($300 off): We billed the Ambeo Mini
as another premium option if the Samsung option doesnΓÇÖt work for you. It
requires a subwoofer to maximize the speakerΓÇÖs potential, but once you do
the immersive sound is truly impressive ΓÇö especially for the size.

Sonos Beam for $369 ($130 off): It only has one HDMI port and no upward-
firing drivers, but the Beam delivers solid sound quality with support for
Dolby Atmos, and of course, it pairs nicely with other Sonos speakers. Plus
itΓÇÖs relatively compact. Also at Amazon and Adorama.

Samsung HW-Q990C for $1,100 ($898 off): The top spot in our soundbar guide
isnΓÇÖt cheap, but this Black Friday deal helps. And, for the price, you get
a complete home theater audio setup complete with soundbar, subwoofer and two
rear surround speakers. SamsungΓÇÖs HW-Q990C may not have the prettiest name,
but the sound quality is a thing of beauty, earning it an 89 in our review.

Check out all of the latest Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals here.

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