JBL’s Flip 7 speaker is small, versatile, and 40 percent off
Sure, Bluetooth speakers are awesome to have for picturesque beach trips, camping weekends, and other outdoor adventures. But they’re just as good to have for some sprinkler time in the yard with the kiddo, or for blasting some tunes or a podcast while you make food. No matter the use cases you have in mind, now’s a good time to pick up one of the best compact Bluetooth speakers. Now through July 17th, JBL’s Flip 7 is on sale for $89.95 ($70 off) at Woot with a 90-day warranty, marking a new all-time low.
Despite being about the size of a water bottle, the portable speaker delivers full, clear sound. It’s also built for just about anywhere, with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance and the ability to survive drops from up to a meter onto concrete. Plus, JBL includes an interchangeable carrying strap and carabiner attachment, making it easy to clip onto a backpack or carry with a finger. Rounding things out, the speaker lasts up to 14 hours on a charge, with Playtime Boost mode extending battery life by another two hours when you need it.
It also includes a few extras for a better listening experience. You can pair the Flip 7 with multiple compatible JBL speakers for bigger sound, while JBL’s AI Sound Boost feature is designed to reduce distortion at higher volumes. It also supports lossless audio over USB-C with compatible devices and services, allowing for clearer, more detailed playback than Bluetooth.
Some more ways to save:
- The Nothing CMF Buds Pro 2 are on sale for $39 ($10 off) at Amazon, Walmart, and directly from Nothing, which is just $2 shy of their best price to date. The affordable wireless earbuds boast active noise cancellation along with multipoint Bluetooth connectivity and an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance. The charging case also features a customizable “Smart Dial,” which lets you adjust volume or switch listening modes without pulling out your phone. Other perks include Google’s Fast Pair, a low-latency gaming mode, and a Find My Earbuds feature in Nothing’s companion app. Android users can also take advantage of LDAC for higher-resolution audio, though the codec isn’t natively supported on iPhones.
- The SwitchBot Bot is on sale for $20.99 ($9 off) at Amazon, which is just a few cents shy of its best price of the year. Amazon is also offering the USB-C rechargeable version for $25.99, if you’d prefer not to rely on disposable batteries. The gadget attaches via adhesive next to a button or switch and can press it on your behalf, letting you add smarts to traditional devices ranging from light switches to coffee makers, garage doors, and more. When paired with one of SwitchBot’s hubs (a separate purchase), you can add voice commands, control the Bot from anywhere, create schedules, and automations. Read our review of the SwitchBot Bot Rechargeable.
- The 16-foot Philips Hue Flux Outdoor Lightstrip is back down to $119.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, matching the all-time low it briefly hit during Prime Day last month. The weatherproof strip can brighten up your patio, porch, or backyard with millions of colors with support for customizable scenes, lighting effects, and voice control via Amazon Alexa.
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