Best overall speaker dealJBL Charge 5$129.95 at Amazon (save $50)
Best runner-up speaker dealBose SoundLink Micro$94.99 at Best Buy (save $25)
Best budget speaker dealSony SRS-XB100$48 at Amazon (save $11.99)
Portable speakers are a convenient way to bring your favorite music to life, no matter where you are. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, going on a camping trip, or want to jam out on the go, a Bluetooth speaker can help you create a soundtrack for your adventures (or, you know, Target runs or whatever).
SEE ALSO:The best portable Bluetooth speakers for 2023Right now, you can get up to 28% off select portable speakers at Best Buy and Amazon, including the JBL Charge 5. Here are a few of our favorite deals:
Best overall speaker deal
Opens in a new windowCredit: JBLJBL Charge 5Why we like it
The JBL Charge 5 is Mashable's top pick for the best portable speaker of 2023, and it's not just because we like the color options (but that does help). The JBL Charge 5 features a powerful sound with deep bass and long battery life (up to 20 hours on one charge), and it's waterproof, making it ideal for outdoor gatherings or pool parties.
Best runner-up speaker deal
Opens in a new windowCredit: Bose Bose SoundLink MicroWhy we like it
If $129.95 is more than you're willing to spend on a portable speaker, the Bose SoundLink Micro might be a better fit for your budget. This compact speaker made our list of top portable speakers for its durability. It's built to be pretty much indestructible and can handle extreme temperatures, liquid, dust, and anything else you throw at it. We might even go as far as to say it's the best portable speaker for your apocalyptic survival kit (you never know).
SEE ALSO:Bose reveals QuietComfort Ultra headphones and earbuds with 'immersive audio' techIt has a short battery life (only six hours), and the sound doesn't compare to the JBL Charge 5. But if you're looking for something budget-friendly and sturdy, the Bose SoundLink Micro gets the job done.
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Best budget speaker deal
Opens in a new windowCredit: Sony Sony SRS-XB100Why we like it
If you're on a tight budget, the Sony SRS-XB100 is just under $50 and offers surprisingly good sound quality for its price point. With a sound diffusion processor and up to 16 hours of battery life, you can keep your tunes going without losing charge or compromising audio quality. It also has a built-in microphone so you can call your friends hands-free.
Even more deals on portable speakers:
Sony XG300 — $199.99
$349.99(save $150)JBL PartyBox On-The-Go — $229.99
$349.99(save $120)JBL XTREME3 — $279.99
$379.99(save $100)Sony XP500 — $299.99
$399.99(save $100)
TopicsBluetooth