Best Amazon Prime Day speaker deals for 2023

There are tons of speakers on sale for Prime Day this year — though not all of them are winners. Luckily, many of the soundbars, smart speakers, and portable options we’ve tested in our reviews and recommended in our guides are getting notable discounts today. Take advantage of discounted Bluetooth speakers so you can bring your music with you this summer, or score a deal on a soundbar and finally hear all that dialogue clearly on your TV. Naturally, Amazon’s Echo speakers are also part of the sale, so you can get Alexa help for less, too. Here are the best Prime Day speaker deals we could find.

Amazon Echo (4th generation)

Compared to the similarly priced Nest Audio or HomePod mini smart speakers, Amazon’s Echo is faster and delivers better audio. We named it the best speaker under $100 in our smart speaker guide, and right now it’s down to a low of $55 for Prime members, which is almost $5 more than the price it sold for on Black Friday. It was the lowest level ever. This is the latest generation, which came out in 2020, following a new design that puts music quality front and center. It also handles all Alexa duties well, like controlling music streaming and launching smart home routines.

amazon echo dot

The smaller version is actually Amazon’s best-selling Echo device. And right now the price of the Echo Dot is down to $23 for Prime Day, which is 54 percent off its usual $50 price and the lowest it’s been since its release last year. Engadget named it the best smart speaker under $50 in our buyer’s guide because it produces louder and clearer sound than you’d expect from such a small device. It also offers Alexa assistance, such as answering questions, setting timers, and controlling your smart home just by asking.

Echo Studio

The Echo Studio is Amazon’s biggest smart speaker and is currently on sale for $155, which is 23 percent off its regular price of $200 and matches its all-time low. The focus here is on audio quality and we’ve given it 88 points in our review, impressed by the high-resolution sound. It’s no small speaker at nearly eight pounds and no more than eight inches tall, but it manages to pack three two-inch midrange speakers, a one-inch tweeter, and a 5.25-inch bottom-facing woofer into all that space.

bose soundlink flex

Bose’s SoundLink Flex is one of our recommended Bluetooth speakers for under $200. Usually $150, it drops to $129 for Prime members, a $40 discount that matches its lowest price. It lends music a bright, dynamic beauty and delivers a significant amount of bass for its size. It is the size of a clutch bag and also has a small loop strap to further the comparison. And of course it’s IP67 rated so it can handle the elements.

Anker Soundcore Motion+

Anker’s Soundcore Motion+ is normally $100, but it’s discounted to $75 for Prime members as a Lightning deal. In our guide, we said it produced good sound for the price, which is even more true now. It’s a bit bulkier than you’d expect, and the soft-touch exterior shows fingerprints, but if these aren’t deal-breakers for you, you’ll enjoy bright and bassy output, EQ optimization and an IPX7 water resistance Connected App.

anchor soundcore 2

With over 100k positive ratings, Anker’s small but mighty Soundcore 2 is a great buy at its usual $40, but Prime Day savings bring it down to just $28 for Prime members. It has an IPX7 rating so it can handle accidental submersion in water and the battery will provide a claimed play time of 24 hours. Two Soundcore 2 can be linked for stereo sound, so if the price tempts you to pick up a set, have it.

jbl charge 5

JBL’s Charge 5 is normally $180 but it’s down to $120 for Prime members. It also made Engadget’s speaker guide, and has a separate tweeter, and dual bass radiators for big sound and can definitely handle being submerged in water. It has a long battery life of 20 hours and can even share some juice with your phone via the USB-C port.

JBL Boombox 2

JBL’s Boombox 2 is $250 for Prime Day, which is $200 off the list price. We recommend the third generation of JBL’s Boombox speaker in our guide because it’s loud and comes in a take-anywhere package. This previous model offers 24 hours of playback, has a waterproof design and can recharge your phone. At 13 pounds, it’s big but still portable.

Sony SRS-XP700

Sony’s party-sized SRS-XP700 Bluetooth speaker is down to $398 after taking a $150 discount for Prime Day. It pumps loudly, pulsates, is over two feet tall and emits lighting effects that sync with what is being played. It weighs 37 pounds, so the top and bottom grab bars make a lot of sense. It can last up to 25 hours on a single charge and offers little water-resistance for accidental splashes, but its size and build make it less rough and wobbly than other portable Bluetooth speakers.

Samsung HW-Q700B

Samsung’s HW-Q700B soundbar is currently $398 for Prime members after a massive 47 percent discount on its $698 MSRP. It’s the runner-up midrange soundbar in the Engadget guide and supports Dolby Atmos and Q-Symphony, allowing you to play sound from both the soundbar and your latest model Samsung TV. Other Samsung technologies like SpaceFit and Adaptive Sound help automatically calibrate the speaker to sound better at your location.

Vizio V21t-J8

The Vizio V21t-J8 has a list price of $160 but is currently $140 for Prime Day, which isn’t the lowest it’s ever been and is only a $20 discount, but we think it’s the best budget soundbar you can buy Even if it is full cost. It doesn’t take up much space and supports Bluetooth, HDMI ARC/eARC, 3.5mm and optical connections (but no WiFi). It also uses DTS Virtual:X, which promises a more three-dimensional sound without the need for additional speakers.

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