Black Friday speaker deals still live: best portable speakers, soundbars and smart speakers

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are prime times to upgrade your audio — and this year the deals span tiny portable Bluetooth speakers to room‑filling soundbars. We sifted through discounts to highlight the best value buys across price ranges so you can pick the right speaker for travel, a bedroom, or a full living‑room setup.

Below are standout picks, what each category is best for, and quick buying tips to make sure you get a deal that actually sounds great in your space.

Top picks under $50

• Amazon Echo Pop — $22: Budget smart speaker with Alexa+, compact for bedrooms or desks.
• Anker Soundcore 2 — $28: 24‑hour battery and solid bass for the price — great for outdoor use.
• JBL Go 3 / Go 4 — $30–$40: Rugged, waterproof micro‑speakers that clip to bags for travel.

$50–$100: compact upgrades

• Roku Streambar SE — $75: Simple TV sound upgrade — beats built‑in TV speakers and adds streaming features.
• Marshall Emberton II — $90: 360‑degree sound, IP67 and long battery — stylish and portable.
• Bose SoundLink Micro — $99: Tiny but punchy, very rugged.

$100–$200: serious portable & smart speakers

• JBL Charge 6 — $130: Excellent balance of battery, volume and durability for parties.
• Sonos Era 100 — $169: Smart speaker with great sound and multiroom Sonos support.
• Bose SoundLink Home — $179: Compact, room‑filling sound with Bose tuning.

High-end & soundbars (>$200)

• Sonos Era 300 / Move 2 — $378 / $399: Spatial audio and premium portability for serious listeners.
• Sonos Arc Ultra — $879: The top premium soundbar — best for home theater with rich bass and dialogue clarity.
• JBL Bar 1300XMK2 — $1,200: High‑end soundbar with detachable satellite speakers for large rooms.

Buying tips

• Match speaker to room: Small portables are great for travel/bedrooms; look for soundbars or larger smart speakers for living rooms.
• Check connectivity: Bluetooth for casual use; Wi‑Fi/Apple AirPlay/Chromecast for multiroom and higher‑quality streaming.
• Consider features: Waterproofing for outdoor use, battery life for portability, and voice assistant support if you want smart controls.
• Watch for true lows: Use price trackers and compare retailers — some colors or bundles can be cheaper than the headline model.

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Discussion: Looking for portability, party volume, or home theater? Tell us your room size and budget and we’ll recommend the best picks for your setup.