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When it comes to speakers, you often get what you pay for which makes Amazons second Prime Day of the year a very good time to pick up highly rated (and otherwise pricey) Bluetooth or smart speakers while theyre cheaper than usual. Of course, there are thousands of speakers in Amazons inventory, and not all of them are winners. Here, weve rounded up all the Prime Day speaker deals on the best speakers weve tested, reviewed and currently recommend. Best October Prime Day Bluetooth speaker deals Photo by Jon Turi / Engadget Theres a portable speaker for just about every situation in our guide to Bluetooth speakers. Whether you just want some tunes as you horbgorble around at home or need to entertain some coworkers at a music dance experience, theres something for you here and best of all, these are on sale. Tribit StormBox Micro 2 for $48 ($32 off): This is the smallest music box on our list, and we like it because it packs serious sound for its size. The audio isnt the highest fidelity, but the rubbery strap is perfect for strapping onto a pack, bike handlebar or elsewhere. JBL Flip 6 for $80 ($50 off): After reading our guide, this is the speaker I bought, and I can confirm this crowler-sized device has great sound quality, is durable as heck and I love that it sounds great on its side or stood on end. Marshall Emberton II for $100 ($70 off): This clutchable model has two 10-watt drivers and passive radiators for 360-degree sound. While its not super loud, we found the output to be nicely balanced. Youll get up to 30 hours of play on a charge and it has a IP67 water- and dust-resistance rating. Marshall Middleton for $250 ($50 off): This is the flagship in Marshalls waterproof/portable line. We like the top-notch sound quality and impressive output from the dual woofers, tweeters for the front and back, and passive radiators along each side. Ultimate Ears Hyperboom for $320 ($130 off): At 13 pounds, this UE speaker pushes the boundaries of portable, verging into shelf speaker territory. It made the cut in our guide thanks to its good looks, loud output and ample port options. Itll play for 24 hours on a charge, too. Best October Prime Day smart speaker deals Photo by Amy Skorheim / Engadget I never thought Id own a smart speaker, but now I ask Alexa for everything turn on the smart lights, set a noodle timer, remind me about Saturdays group FaceTime and, most importantly, tell me the weather today. Its always a good idea to get these devices on sale, so take advantage of these Prime Day prices while you can. Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) for $23 ($27 off): The Dot is the most popular model in Amazons smart speaker family. Though its small, it puts out decent volume and music sounds pretty good from its speakers. But where it really shines is acting as your daily smart home assistant. Amazon Echo (4th Gen) for $50 ($50 off):The full-sized model is probably a better option if you plan to use your Echo as a music source regularly not surprisingly, its bigger size makes for bigger sound, plus you can pair two together. Its our recommendation for a smart speaker under $100. Amazon Echo Spot (2nd gen) for $45 ($35 off): The half-a-softball Spot with its tiny display went away for a time, but came back with a new look and a half-moon screen that can display the time, weather and the song thats playing. Amazon Echo Pop for $18 ($22 off): The tiniest Echo device is best suited to a small space where it would be helpful to have Alexas assistance. Its not built for high fidelity music playing, but will bop out a song as you get ready or make some dinner. Best October Prime Day soundbar deals Nathan Ingraham / Engadget Its not just you. The dialogue in TV shows is getting tougher to suss out. In my house, a soundbar has made a world of difference. Of course, these long speakers and sets also make movies more immersive. Engadgets Billy Steele tested out a bunch, putting his favorites in our soundbar guide and, in good news for anyone ready to turn off the subtitles, Prime Day deals extend to a number of these things. Sennheiser Ambeo Mini for $600 ($200 off): The Ambeo Mini got a favorable review from us when it came out last year. Just note that it needs the Ambeo subwoofer or else the bass just gets lost in large, or even medium, rooms. Sonos Beam for $399 ($100 off): The Sonos Beam is our favorite midrange soundbar. It has solid sound quality, support for Dolby Atmos and is easy to set up. Just note that it only has one HDMI port, so you cant hook up a console directly to the speaker. Sonos Ray for $234 ($45 off): Unfortunately, this isnt the deepest discount weve seen this year on the Ray; it was $20 cheaper at the end of August. But this is one of the recommendations in our guide, because it puts out excellent sound in a compact bar with easy setup. Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter for the latest tech deals and buying advice, and stay tuned to Engadget.com for all of the best tech deals coming out of October Prime Day 2024.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-best-prime-day-speaker-deals-during-amazons-big-deal-days-sale-073606635.html?src=rss
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We could all use a little help keeping track of our stuff, and Bluetooth trackers can do just that. Apple's AirTags are some of the most popular available and you can pick them up for less right now thanks to Prime Day deals. A four-pack of AirTags is 19 percent off and down to $80, bringing the price per tag down to just $20 each. If you only need one, you can get a single AirTag for $25. These are our top pick for the best Bluetooth trackers for iPhone users, thanks to their seamless connection with the iOS device and their integration with Apple's Find My network. It takes mere seconds to pair and AirTag to your iPhone, assign it to your stuff and start monitoring its location via the Find My app. We found AirTags to be quite accurate when locating lost things out in the while, and those with newer iPhones can take advantage of their ultra-wideband (UWB) wireless compatibility. When you're close enough to your lost stuff, your iPhone can show you on-screen directions to lead you right to it. AirTags also have solid separation alerts, which will notify you if you, say, leave a coffee shop without your bag or leave your jacket behind at a restaurant. In our testing, we got roughly 1,200 feet away before getting most separation alerts, which isn't too far and should mean you cna easily (and quickly) return to grab your things before anything nefarious happens to them. The main thing to know about AirTags, aside from their iOS exclusivity, is the fact that you don't have a built in keyring hole. That means you'll need an AirTag holder or case if you plan on attaching the small disk to your keys. If you want to use it to monitor a wallet or a backpack, you could more easily get away with just slipping it into an interior pocket. Also, AirTags run on coin-cell batteries; you shouldn't have to replace it for a couple of years, though, and battery replacement is quite simple. Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter for the latest tech deals and buying advice, and stay tuned to Engadget.com for all of the best tech deals coming out of October Prime Day 2024.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apple-airtags-are-nearly-20-percent-off-for-prime-day-072900571.html?src=rss
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Last Prime Day (way back in July), Amazon dropped the price of Apple's current-model iPad mini to $380. October has now brought us a shiny new Prime Day sale and a new low price on the smallest Apple tablet, making it just $350. That's a hefty $149 discount off the $499 sticker price. It's important to note that a new iPad mini may be announced soon possibly during a yet-to-be announced October Apple event. But that new tablet isn't likely to be discounted. Plus, what you buy now should get years of support, considering the 4th generation of the iPad mini got five years of OS and security updates after it was discontinued in 2019, and the 5th-gen iPad model is still supported after getting dropped from the official lineup in 2019. We name the mini the best (and only) compact option in our guide to the best iPads. As far as where the model lands on Apple's tablet continuum, on one end there's the massive, 13-inch, M4-equipped, professionals-only, computer-replacing iPad Pro. Over at the other end is the mini. It's good at things like showing cooking videos, handling FaceTime calls and playing games almost like a giant iPhone. The diminutive slab has an 8.3-inch screen that's pretty easy to hold in one hand, thanks to bezels that split the difference between screen real estate and giving your fingers a comfortable place to grip. It's equipped with Apples A15 Bionic system on a chip (SoC), which makes it technically faster than the standard 10th-gen iPad. And It's compatible with the 2nd-gen Apple Pencil and the Apple Pencil USB-C. When it came out back in 2021, Engadget's Valentina Palladino gave it a respectable review score of 89, praising the portability, that lead her to use it more often that she thought she would. She also found the updated 12MP front camera to be particularly nice for FaceTime calls, particularly with the Center Stage feature that keeps you in focus as you move about your space. Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter for the latest tech deals and buying advice, and stay tuned to Engadget.com for all of the best tech deals coming out of October Prime Day 2024.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-latest-apple-ipad-mini-falls-to-a-new-low-of-350-for-prime-day-072832244.html?src=rss
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