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The article highlights the week's notable tech releases including Nothing’s first over-ear headphones and flagship smartphone, Orange Amps' first turntable, a new portable cassette player from Maxell, and upgraded portable speakers from Marshall and Ikarao, showcasing innovative designs and features across various categories.
The JBL Xtreme 4 portable speaker is available at a record low price of $249 on Amazon, a 34% discount from its original $379, just in time for Prime Day. It offers exceptional sound quality with dual woofers, drivers, and JBL Bass Radiators, up to 24 hours of battery life with an extra 6 hours via Playtime Boost, and is waterproof and dustproof with an IP67 rating, making it ideal for outdoor adventures.
Marshall has upgraded its Kilburn Bluetooth speaker to the Kilburn III, offering an impressive 50-hour battery life, improved water and dust resistance, and maintaining its signature sound and design, with a retail price of $379.99.
The Sonos Roam 2 portable speaker, launched earlier this year, is now available at its lowest price of £127.62 on Amazon UK for Black Friday, down from its original price of £179. The speaker features a new Bluetooth button, IP67 water resistance, and supports AirPlay 2, Amazon Alexa, and Sonos Voice Control. Despite minor design changes from the original, it offers consistent sound quality and the ability to stereo pair with another Roam 2 or the original model.
The Beats Pill has been revived with a new $150 model featuring improved sound quality, doubled battery life, lossless audio over USB-C, and a more rugged build. While it struggles with audio clarity at maximum volume and inconsistent bass tones on some tracks, it competes well with other popular models like those from JBL and Ultimate Ears. The new design includes a single tweeter and woofer setup, IP67 dust and water resistance, and enhanced speakerphone capabilities.
Sony's new Ult Field 1 portable Bluetooth speaker offers powerful bass in a compact, durable, and waterproof design, making it suitable for outdoor use. The speaker's 360-degree sound and adjustable paracord strap enhance its portability, and it comes in four different colors. While the speaker's bass emphasis is noticeable when Ult mode is turned on, it feels lacking when the mode is off, and the USB-C port is not bi-directional for charging other devices. Priced at $129, it competes with other portable speakers like the UE Boom 3, offering solid sound quality but falling short in some features.
Sonos is set to release the Roam 2 portable speaker in June, just in time for summer outdoor activities. The new speaker is expected to feature a touch-sensitive control panel and will be accompanied by a new app for pairing with Sonos devices. Additionally, Sonos is also working on premium headphones, priced at $450, which are slated for release around the same time.
The newly-released Sonos Move 2 portable speaker is currently on sale for 20 percent off, marking the first discount on the product and bringing the price down to $360 from $450. The speaker boasts improved battery life, quick-charging capabilities, and enhanced sound quality, although it is relatively large and heavy for a portable speaker. The sale also includes the Beam 2 soundbar, which is $100 off, and both discounts are available until March 25 as part of a larger Sonos sale to celebrate the NCAA March Madness tournament.
Walmart is offering a 25% discount on the JBL Flip 6, a compact Bluetooth speaker known for its impressive sound quality and IP67 rating for water and dust protection. With enhanced sound performance compared to its predecessor, the JBL Flip 6 also features JBL PartyBoost for wireless connectivity with up to 100 speakers and a decent battery life. This deal makes it a great addition for tech enthusiasts looking for a portable speaker with solid construction and great sound, available in various colors at Walmart.
JBL's new Clip 5 portable speaker, set to launch in June for $79.95, boasts a wider carabiner for increased versatility and improved sound, offering 15% more volume and 10% more bass than its predecessor. It supports Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio and Auracast, allowing connection to multiple speakers. The lineup also includes the Xtreme 4 and Go 4 models, with the Xtreme 4 offering up to 24 hours of battery life. The Clip 5 features 12 hours of playtime, IP67 water and dustproofing, and a 40% increase in driver power, and will be available in six color options.
The Marshall Emberton, a popular festival-friendly Bluetooth speaker, is currently on sale at Amazon with discounts of up to 40% off ahead of Black Friday. With its compact size, impressive sound quality, and over 20 hours of battery life, the Emberton is highly rated and a favorite among portable speakers. It features 360-degree sound, True Stereophonic multi-directional sound technology, and an IPX7 rating for outdoor use. If you're in the market for a portable Bluetooth speaker, this discounted Marshall speaker is worth considering.
Amazon is offering a 44% discount on the JBL Clip 4 portable speaker, reducing its price by $35 to $79.95. The Clip 4, which has a built-in battery and can last up to 10 hours on a single charge, offers slightly more powerful sound than its predecessor, the JBL Go 3. The deal is available in multiple colors and does not require an Amazon Prime membership.
The Sonos Move 2 is a sequel that improves upon the original portable speaker with better, broader sound, stereo audio output, and longer battery life. It is more versatile with the inclusion of line-in and the ability to reverse charge devices. However, it does not come with Google Assistant due to an ongoing legal dispute between Sonos and Google. The Move 2 maintains a similar design to its predecessor and offers optional voice controls with Sonos Voice Control and Amazon Alexa. While it lacks certain features like speakerphone capabilities, it introduces new capabilities such as synchronized Bluetooth audio and charging external devices. The Move 2's sound quality is faithful to the original, with the option to adjust the EQ settings. Overall, the Move 2 is a solid upgrade for those seeking a portable speaker with enhanced features and good sound quality.
Sonos has announced the upcoming release of the Move 2, a portable speaker with stereo sound and a 24-hour battery life. The second-generation Move offers improvements over its predecessor, including stereo audio output, redesigned controls, and the ability to sync audio across other Sonos speakers. It also features a longer battery life, a built-in handle for portability, and support for line-in and charging other devices. The Move 2 will be available in black, white, and olive green.
Sonos is set to release the Sonos Move 2 portable speaker in late September, featuring stereo sound with dual angled tweeters, improved battery life of up to 24 hours, and enhanced connectivity. The Move 2 will support Bluetooth audio across the Sonos system, have line-in audio capabilities, and the ability to charge mobile devices. It will retain its IP56 dust and water resistance and shock-absorbent materials for outdoor use. The speaker will come in three colors and be priced at $449.