This floating speaker has 'big, clear sound,' and it's back to its all-time low

Music is meant to be shared, especially during summer shindigs, but that's not always possible — or preferable — with a tinny little phone speaker. Well, we're here to cure your audio woes. The folks at Wonderboom have perfected the art of portable speakers, and Amazon is offering $40 off the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3.

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Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3

$60$100Save $40

This Bluetooth speaker features 360-degree sound. It's also waterproof — it even floats — and has an impressive 131-foot range. 

$60 at Amazon

Why is it a good deal? ??

At $60 in blue, this is the lowest price we've seen this powerful little speaker drop to all year — and it's equal to the lowest we've seen it ever on Amazon. And while there are cheaper Bluetooth speakers out there, most aren't this fully featured, let alone from a trusted name brand like Wonderboom.

Why do I need this? ??

This speaker is a must-have accessory for hanging with friends. It's only 4 inches high and 1.2 pounds, so you can easily toss the Wonderboom 3 in your bag and keep it ready for when the mood strikes. Oversize buttons make it simple to skip songs or pause the music. It connects to your phone or tablet wirelessly, and it pumps out up to 14 hours of tunes before it needs a recharge. Better yet, it's waterproof and dustproof — it can even float alongside you while you take a dip. The speaker comes in four colors, all of 'em on sale.

What reviewers say ??

With over 2,300 five-star reviews, this powerful handheld speaker has attracted a devoted fan base.

Pros ??

"Very nice," said a happy customer. "A perfect small speaker to move around when working outside (or inside). A nice break from earbuds."

A fellow shopper even called the Wonderboom 3 the "best all-around portable speaker ever." They continued, "What's not to like here? Waterproof, highly durable, sleek design and big, clear sound in a small speaker that surprises everyone that hears it. We take it on picnics, outside when we work, we take it to the pool and sometimes drop it in the pool, which it handles without a single issue as it is highly waterproofed."

"Sometimes, big things do come in small packages," said another reviewer. "I bought this for my daughter for her birthday. She loves it. Incredible sound for such a small speaker. 360 projection is very impressive and the boost feature is great for outdoors. She loves its portability. She has taken it to the beach and to the pool and says it sounds great."

"At first, I thought it was a little pricey for a shower speaker, but I find myself using this constantly!" another fan said. "I carry it with me to listen to podcasts and music at my desk, in the kitchen, while cleaning the basement, etc. I have only had it for a few months, so I can't really speak to corrosion on the charging port or other common shower speaker problems. But so far, so good. ... I'd buy it again if I lost this one."

Cons ??

A shopper said there's one design flaw: "There's no visual way to see the battery level," the reviewer wrote. "You have to push in the volume up and volume down buttons and you'll hear a different indicator tone that represents full, medium and low battery."

A few reviewers also took issue with the outdated USB port: "The only negative I see is the charging cable (USB-A to micro), but it's not enough of an issue for me to knock off any stars," a final buyer noted.

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Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3

$73$100Save $27

Especially in hot pink, this speaker is more than just a way to jam out — it's a conversation starter.

$73 at Amazon

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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