These waterproof wonders can crank out serious sound — and there's a bonus light show when it's dark. (Amazon)(Amazon)
Pool days might feel like a distant dream, but now's the perfect time to snag summer gear on the cheap. Top of the list? A water-resistant speaker that won’t flinch at a little splash. Enter the BolaButty Bluetooth Speaker, which is currently just $20 on Amazon. Compact, portable, and packing long battery life with built-in lighting effects, it’s a steal. Bonus: It makes a great shower sidekick for your morning karaoke sessions until the sun’s out again.
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"The number one item I'd pack is noise-cancelling headphones. Few things are more irritating than listening to loud conversations or baby screams on a flight," says Armitage. "This doesn't have to break the bank, as you can find a quality pair for $50 to $100."
Earbuds are more portable than headphones, and these wireless noise-cancelling buds from Beats are among the most popular, with more than 57,000 five-star ratings on Amazon. They come with tips in three sizes for a snug fit. Transparency mode lets you switch off noise-cancelling to hear in-flight announcements or order a ginger ale. Choose from black, white or red to suit your jet-setting style.
You know that issue of never having batteries when you need them? Well, your future self will thank you for stocking up with this 32-pack. Better yet? This is the lowest price they've ever been, so there's never been a better time to add these to cart.
"I ordered four packs for my daughter's wedding," shared a customer. "We used a lot of flameless candles, so [we] needed a lot of batteries that would hold up for hours. And these did an awesome job."
The mercury hit 90 for the third day in a row where I live, which means after work, it is time to hit the pool. Want to listen to some tunes while waterside? This speaker is a great pick for multiple reasons, starting with sound quality. Two drivers produce sound with next to no distortion, even at higher volumes, and you can connect two of these speakers for a stereo effect. It's also weather-resistant, which means you don't have to worry about taking it out and about.
This model, powered by Apple's ultrafast M3 chip, was released this year, so we're surprised to find it on sale — especially at a $200 discount (one of its lowest prices ever). In fact, the only time it's ever been lower was during Black Friday/Cyber Monday.
It's also one of the thinnest and lightest laptops you'll find, so can you really go wrong?
With the Lightning Deal, this speaker drops to just $20 — on par with the lowest price we've ever seen. Compared with similar models from brands including Anker or JBL, this is a steal. Demand for Bluetooth speakers goes up the closer we get to beach and pool season, which means now's the time to buy.
The BolaButty is a great pick for multiple reasons, starting with sound quality. Two drivers produce sound with next to no distortion, even at higher volumes, and you can connect two of these speakers for a stereo effect. It's also weather-resistant, which means you don't have to worry about taking it out and about. If someone splashes it with pool water or it's rained on because you left it out in a sudden downpour, no worries.
It delivers around 24 hours of playback per charge, plus it can connect up to 100 feet away from your device. There's also the fun bonus: lighting effects. You can't see them as well during the daytime, but at night, you can make your own light show by pressing a button on the speaker. There's also a built-in microphone for hands-free calling.
This little speaker has more than 14,000 five-star reviews. That's a lot of people singing its praises, including folks who rave about the value for the money.
"Great bang for the buck!" wrote a fan. "I was looking for a smallish Bluetooth speaker with satisfying bass. ... I researched and bought five different brands and types of speakers to audition, with the intent of returning the four that weren't up to snuff. Bottom line, coming from someone who has a discerning ear for overall sound quality, this speaker is great!"
"It's compact but puts out some power. I love to listen to music on my phone when I shower, but the water pretty much drowns out the sound. This speaker amplifies it loud and clear. The best part is how long it holds a charge," said one shower singer.
One user traded bad TV speakers for this. "My TV has awful built-in speakers, and my previous Bluetooth soundbar stopped playing the sound on Hulu for some reason. This speaker is much smaller and cheaper, but it sounds just as good!"
"I bought this last May and took it to the pool every day until the end of September," shared another fan. "I live in Texas and this little speaker was unphased in 110°F temps and definitely got wet many times! Since summer ended, I have adopted it as my bathroom speaker and use it every single day. No issues at all."
"It's a great little speaker for a small(ish) area. I brought it to the beach and had a group of 12 people all able to hear it well. Easy to connect to your phone as well. [The] only downside is that you can't really see the power light when you're in the sun," wrote one beachgoer.
This reviewer had another light-related gripe: "Extremely long battery life. That being said, I deducted one star because it doesn't have a battery condition indicator. You know when to charge it when it quits working. It does have a red LED that goes out when recharge is complete."
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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