I test Bluetooth speakers for a living — and these are the early Black Friday deals I'm recommending to music lovers
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Ashley Thieme is a staff writer on the Reviews team at Tom’s Guide where she tests out the latest tech so you can know what’s going to be worth your time and money. She has a master’s degree in Magazine Journalism and a bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Media and Sociology from Cardiff University. She has bylines in titles including Women’s Health UK, sharing the latest health and wellness news stories, and Virgin Radio UK, providing the latest entertainment news and working on celebrity interviews. She has experience reporting on a variety of topics including music, literature, motorsport, entertainment and health. In previously published work, she has reviewed live music events, books, and wellness products. She values the importance of tech enhancing your life rather than taking over, and as a music fanatic, she is always looking for the best way to listen to new music releases. Discovering the top audio equipment that enhances sound quality and provides optimum comfort is what Ashley does best. In her spare time, Ashley enjoys hitting her reading goals on Goodreads by getting into the latest novels with a cup of tea as well as getting out in the Welsh mountains for a good hike on the weekend.
With Black Friday just around the corner, it's only natural to want to wait until then to purchase gifts for Christmas, or simply treat yourself. But if you look at some of your favorite brands on Amazon right now, you'll see they already have some incredible deals ahead of the Thanksgiving sales event.
I'm a reviews writer here at Tom's Guide, meaning I get to go hands-on with the newest tech gadgets, so you know whether to buy or skip. Over the past two years, I've had the chance to test out dozens of the best Bluetooth speakers , and I found out that you don't need to spend loads of money to get great sound.
I've tested and listened to some of the finest Bluetooth speakers that don't break the bank, and some of them have major price reductions before Black Friday.
The Soundcore 2 speaker by Anker has been one of my most reliable speakers for many years. Originally released in 2017, this speaker still holds up and remains a firm favorite with my friends and me on trips. It's the speaker we use in the bathroom while getting ready as well as poolside since its IPX7 durability rating means it can withstand being submerged in water for 30 minutes. The battery life also lasts 24 hours, so it's always enough for two to three days of listening for me. It may be a dated model, but for $29, you really can't go wrong for reliability. View Deal
The Ultimate Ears Miniroll is super small, but it's a force to be reckoned with. It's about the same size as a Google Nest Mini 2, so it's portable, and the rugged design makes it suited to almost any adventure. It also gets really loud, making it an ideal choice if you want to play some music at the park with friends, or just use it for an at-home dance party. It has 12 hours of battery life, so it's good for a day of listening, and with an IP67 durability rating, you can take it with you anywhere, whatever the weather. View Deal
Now this is a dose of nostalgia. I remember when the first Beats Pill came out, and everyone had to have them in the funkiest color. Well, the 2024 version of the speaker comes in five colors, and with an IP67 durability rating, it's ready for anything. The small 'pill' size makes it highly portable, with a handy wrist strap for security. The 24-hour battery life is a major win here too, so you can have multiple listening sessions without needing to charge up. At $50 off, this is a great pre-Black Friday deal. View Deal
The Tozo PE1 is already a budget wonder, but with this price reduction, it's a total no-brainer. After testing it over a year ago, it quickly became one of my favorite ultra-budget speakers. It's waterproof, compact and has a user-friendly companion app to perfect the sound — what more do you need? View Deal
Speaker M: was $109 now $89 We recently tested this speaker in our labs and were totally blown away, not only by the look, but also by the great sound. It looks just like a milk carton, and the moo-sic (I'm so sorry) sounds crisp, with a refined mid-range. It has an IP68 durability rating, making it dustproof and waterproof. The coolest function is the NFC tag for instant pairing with a tap of your phone — just a totally cool gadget. View Deal