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CNET
09-07-2025
- Business
- CNET
Prime Day Anker Deals: Pay Less on Over 30+ of Our Favorite Anker Power Banks, Projectors, Home Security and More
Amazon's Prime Day sale is in its second day, and we've already helped many people secure discounts from their favorite brands, including Anker. Currently, Anker offers numerous discounts on the prices of many of its best appliances, ranging from mobile accessories to audio technology and everything else in between. If you've been hesitating about nabbing yourself some tech or compatible accessories, we recommend not pausing this time around — especially with the upcoming rise in prices and tariffs. A recent CNET survey found that 64% of shoppers are taking advantage of events like Prime Day to dodge potential price increases on tech gear. Sounds pretty clever to us, so why not take advantage of the Prime Day deals and grab something for yourself? If tariffs concern you, read on to discover the top Anker deals -- all picked out by our top CNET experts. However, before you jump straight in, be aware that some Anker power banks were part of a recent recall. That means you'll need to return them if you happen to own one of the affected devices sold between 2016 and 2022. But don't fret, you can claim a free replacement or gift card. It is also worth noting that Prime Day offers some of the biggest discounts of the year. It slashes prices on everything from headphones to projectors to vacuums. You name it, there's probably a discount on it. That's why you should return and check out this page and others regularly, as new deals will be available as the event continues. Best Prime Day Anker deals Best Anker audio and video deals Anker Nebula Capsule 3 GTV: $360 This compact Nebula projector allows you to enjoy shows and movies on a massive screen practically anywhere. It's roughly the size of a 16-ounce can so it can be easily carried in your backpack. However, it still projects a maximum screen size of up to 120 inches. The device also has 1080p HD resolution and 200 lumens of brightness and a built-in battery for up to 2.5 hours of playback on a single charge. Details Save $170 $360 at Amazon Close Anker Soundcore Boom 2: $90 The Anker Soundcore Boom 2 is an excellent value according to our experts. It's compact, IPX7 waterproof and has an impressive sound. It also has cool LED lighting and a solid battery life. The speaker even won an Editors' Choice Award and is our favorite Bluetooth speaker overall this year. Details Save $50 $90 at Amazon Close Anker Soundcore Life Q30 headphones: $56 These headphones feature 40mm drivers that deliver high-resolution sound, and thanks to their active noise cancellation technology, you can hear every little detail. It supports up to 50 hours of listening time on a single charge with noise cancellation active. This makes it perfect for daily use on your commute, in the gym or wherever you feel you need headphones. Also, remember, if you choose the navy color, you'll save more than 30%. Details Save $24 $56 at Amazon Close More audio and video deals: Best Anker mobile deals Anker Eufy SmartTrack Link (2-pack): $19 These tiny Bluetooth tiles make it easy to track down your keys, backpack or other everyday essentials. They're compatible with Apple's FindMy app so you can easily see the location on your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch or MacBook and even have a built-in siren so you can locate them when you're nearby. They also have a replaceable battery with a one-year lifespan. Just note that these are not compatible with Android devices. Details Save $17 $19 at Amazon Close Anker MagGo UFO: $63 This tiny three-in-one charging station is a must-have for frequent travelers. It has three wireless charging pads for your phone, smartwatch and earbuds and can deliver up to 15W of power. Plus, it's just 2.3 inches when folded up, so it hardly takes up any room in your bag. Details Save $27 $63 at Amazon Close Anker MagGo 622: $30 This MagSafe power bank is one of our favorites of 2025, thanks to the integrated phone stand. It has a 5,000 mAh capacity and delivers 7.5W of power wirelessly or via USB-C. Plus, the strong 9N magnet keeps your phone securely in place. Details Save $18 $30 at Amazon Close More mobile deals: Best Anker home deals Anker Eufy C10: $230 With a 3-liter base station, this Eufy robot vacuum can run for up to 60 days maintenance-free. It also boasts 4,000 Pa of powerful suction and with a slim 2.8-inch design it can easily fit underneath beds, couches and other furniture. It can also map multiple floors of your home, which makes it easy to set custom cleaning schedules and no-go zones. Details Save $250 $230 at Amazon Close Anker Eufy P3 smart scale: $60 There's more to your health than just body weight, and this advanced Eufy smart scale can help you see the big picture. It also tracks loads of other biometrics, including body fat, muscle mass, and water weight. Plus, it even gives recommendations to help you stay on track to meet your fitness goals. Details Save $40 $60 at Amazon Close Anker Eufy E10 indoor lamp: $50 This unique floor lamp makes adding some atmosphere to your living room easy. It boasts 1,700 lumens of brightness and more than 16 million possible colors so you can find the perfect hue for your mood. There are more than 80 preset lighting modes, and you can set custom schedules and patterns. It's also compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for hands-free control. Details Save $50 $50 at Amazon Close More Anker home deals: Best Anker security deals Anker Eufy C34 smart lock: $80 Keep your front door secure with this easy-to-install smart lock. With this lock, you have a variety of methods to choose from to securely unlock your door, including keypad entry, a physical key, in-app controls or voice commands with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. It is also compatible with the Apple Home app. The smart lock offers eight months of battery life with two AA batteries. Details Save $60 $80 at Amazon Close Anker Eufy S120 solar wall light cam: $130 See clearly day or night with this two-in-one wall light and camera. It features a 2K camera with HD resolution and color night vision, as well as a 300-lumen light with motion activation. The light is also solar-powered so you won't have to worry about a complicated installation or remembering to change the batteries. Keep in mind that this price is for the 2-pack. Details Save $60 $130 at Amazon Close Anker Eufy SoloCam S220 (2-pack): $120 With a built-in solar panel that fully recharges the battery in just three hours, you can easily install this Eufy security camera practically anywhere on your property. It boasts 2K video resolution as well as an f/1.6 aperture for excellent low-light performance and AI detection to distinguish humans, vehicles and animals. The camera is also durable with an IP67 weather-resistance rating. Details Save $110 $120 at Amazon Close More security deals: When is Amazon's Prime Day event? The online retailer's massive sale started July 8 and will run through July 11. We've seen plenty of deals already come and go, thanks to the Independence Day sales. So, if you've been holding on to your wallet, now's the time to go looking for deals. Are Amazon Prime Day deals worth buying? Depending on what you are after, the short answer is yes. We've seen thousands of items to go on sale, including some deals that match or exceed the previous all-time low prices. Just note that Amazon stock can fluctuate wildly, which means there's no telling how long the item will remain on sale or available. If you see a deal you don't want to miss, we'd recommend taking advantage of those savings sooner rather than later. Will other retailers be offering Prime Day deals? While the official Prime Day sale is exclusive to Amazon, other retailers will absolutely be getting in on the action. Walmart has already announced that it will be having its own summer sale event that runs from July 8 to July 13 and it's likely that at least a few other competitors will follow suit. For example, last year at this time we saw Best Buy launch a "Black Friday in July" sales event. How we choose the best Amazon Prime Day deals Many of us here at CNET have covered shopping events for several years, including Black Friday, Prime Day, Memorial Day and countless other sales. In that time, we've learned how to spot the best deals among a sea of thousands of superficial offers and scams and we only surface the best offers from trusted retailers. We look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing the best deals to show you. Real discounts mean genuine savings. We check pricing history for products listed as on sale so we know when it's a case of an inflated list price rather than an actual discount. Quality reviews and testing are super important for any product. A discount isn't worthwhile if it results in a subpar product experience, no matter how much you saved. Remaining sale time is important, too. Some deals are only around for a short time or may be limited in supply. If that's the case, we'll let you know upfront so you don't come back to the deal later only to be disappointed.
CNET
08-07-2025
- Business
- CNET
My Favorite Bluetooth Speaker Is the Cheapest I've Ever Seen for Amazon's Prime Day Sale
With many us worried about tariffs raising prices on electronics, Amazon Prime Day seems like the perfect time to scoop up a deal on Anker electronics. That includes the Anker Soundcore Boom 2, which is now available in the black model on sale for $90, or 36% off, at Amazon for Prime members. I awarded the Soundcore Boom 2 a CNET Editors' Choice among the list of best Bluetooth speakers because it's well-priced and delivers impressive sound, making it an excellent value. There are plenty of Bluetooth speakers to choose from but the Soundcore Boom 2 stands out for its compact, waterproof design and great value for the money. Compared with its competitors, this mini boom box speaker is already a good deal at its list price of $140. But for under $100, this is an excellent Prime Day deal. However, we suggest acting fast, as Amazon deals like this one tend to go quickly. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. I liked the original Soundcore Motion Boom, which made our list of the best Bluetooth speakers and was one of the better mini boom box Bluetooth speaker values in the past few years. It's also on sale for $70 for Prime Day. The 3.66-pound Boom 2 is priced a little higher but sounds substantially better, with more than double the power rating of the original, so it not only plays louder but kicks out more bass and offers better clarity at higher volumes (it's equipped with two tweeters and one subwoofer). It also has a couple of built-in LED lights to help create that party vibe. Anker Soundcore Boom 2 speaker specs Here are the details about this mini boom box Bluetooth speaker. Drivers: 50-watt, 4-inch racetrack subwoofer and dual 15-watt tweeters 50-watt, 4-inch racetrack subwoofer and dual 15-watt tweeters Dimensions: 11.65 x 7.28 x 3.98 inches 11.65 x 7.28 x 3.98 inches Weight: 3.66 pounds 3.66 pounds Battery life: Up to 24 hours at moderate volume levels Up to 24 hours at moderate volume levels Bluetooth version: 5.3 (100-foot or 30-meter wireless range) 5.3 (100-foot or 30-meter wireless range) Water-resistance rating: IPX7 (fully waterproof and floatable) IPX7 (fully waterproof and floatable) Additional features : Built-in light show, customizable EQ, PartyCast 2.0 (link additional Anker speakers) : Built-in light show, customizable EQ, PartyCast 2.0 (link additional Anker speakers) Universal remote: Included Roku remote controls most TVs Why I like this Anker speaker The speaker's design isn't sleek or eye-catching but it's attractive enough and just the right size -- neither too big nor too small -- and you can choose among three colors, although only the black model is available for the Prime Day deal. It also seems pretty durable, although it doesn't have a dust-resistance rating. The Boom 2 is fully waterproof (IPX7-rated) and floats should it fall into a body of water. Additionally, there's a USB-out port to charge your devices. Battery life is also good. The speaker's rated for up to 24 hours of playback at moderate volume levels (it charges via USB-C, which is good) and you can tweak the sound and customize the lighting with the Soundcore app for iOS and Android. Battery life does dip if you engage the bass boost or activate the LED lighting. Read more: Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Review Another Anker speaker to consider If you're looking for even more powerful sound, Anker makes the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus. A bigger speaker, it puts out more sound with similar features to the Boom 2. However, it costs around $250 (on sale for $175), and I don't think it sounds twice as good as the Boom 2 (more like 25% to 30% better). Still, it's also a good value. Read more: Best Tech Gifts Under $100 Want to check out the competition? We've tested and reviewed the best Bluetooth speakers this year, with Bose, Beats and Soundcore all featured on our list. And just in case you're on the hunt for more discounts, our dedicated shopping team at CNET has compiled the best Prime Day deals. Why this deal matters The Anker Soundcore Boom 2 is already a great deal as one of our top choices for a compact Bluetooth speaker. Summer is the perfect time to pick one up for all your get-togethers, and the Soundcore Boom 2's waterproof design makes it ideal for the beach or pool. With electronics prices likely to rise with the looming tariffs, the Prime Day deal maybe your best chance to score this speaker for under $100.
CNET
12-05-2025
- CNET
This Affordable Bluetooth Speaker Is My Go-To for Outdoor Gatherings
With longer days and warmer weather kicking in, folks have started asking me for Bluetooth speaker recommendations because they're great for bringing to BBQs and the beach. I like to point them to our list of the best Bluetooth speakers, but I also mention that I awarded a CNET Editors' Choice to the Anker Soundcore Boom 2 because it sounds exceptional for its affordable price, making it an excellent value. I've tested more portable Bluetooth speakers than I can count here at CNET, and there are plenty on the market to choose from. But Anker's Soundcore Boom 2 stands out for its impressive sound and great value for the money, which is why I awarded it an Editors' Choice last year. Compared to its competitors, this mini boom box speaker is already a good deal at its list price of $140. And right now, the black model is on sale for $120, or 14% off. I liked the original Soundcore Motion Boom, which made our list of the best Bluetooth speakers and was one of the better mini boom box Bluetooth speaker values over the last few years, selling for around $80. The 3.66-pound Boom 2 is priced a little higher but sounds substantially better, with more than double the power rating of the original, so it not only plays louder but kicks out more bass and offers better clarity at higher volumes (it's equipped with two tweeters and one subwoofer). It also has a couple of built-in LED lights to help create that party vibe. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. Anker Soundcore Boom 2 speaker specs Here are the details about this mini boom box Bluetooth speaker. Drivers: 50W 4-inch racetrack subwoofer and dual 15W tweeters 50W 4-inch racetrack subwoofer and dual 15W tweeters Dimensions: 11.65x7.28x3.98 inches 11.65x7.28x3.98 inches Weight: 3.66 pounds 3.66 pounds Battery life: Up to 24 hours at moderate volume levels Up to 24 hours at moderate volume levels Bluetooth version: 5.3 (100-foot or 30-meter wireless range) 5.3 (100-foot or 30-meter wireless range) Water-resistance rating: IPX7 (fully waterproof and floatable) IPX7 (fully waterproof and floatable) Additional features : Built-in light show, customizable EQ, PartyCast 2.0 (link additional Anker speakers) : Built-in light show, customizable EQ, PartyCast 2.0 (link additional Anker speakers) Universal remote: Included Roku remote controls most TVs Why I like this Anker speaker The speaker's design isn't terribly sleek or eye-catching, but it's attractive enough and just the right size -- neither too big nor too small -- and you can choose between three color options. It also seems pretty durable, though it doesn't have a dust-resistance rating. The Boom 2 is fully waterproof (IPX7-rated) and floats should it fall into a body of water. Additionally, there's a USB-out port to charge your devices. Enlarge Image The speaker has built-in LED lights that pulsate to your music and change colors. David Carnoy/CNET Battery life is also good. The speaker's rated for up to 24 hours of playback at moderate volume levels (it charges via USB-C, which is good), and you can tweak the sound and customize the lighting with the Soundcore app for iOS and Android. Battery life does dip if you engage the bass boost or activate the LED lighting. Read more: Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Review Another Anker speaker to consider If you're looking for even more powerful sound, Anker makes the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus. A bigger speaker, it puts out more sound with similar features to the Boom 2. However, it costs around $180, and I don't think it sounds twice as good as the Boom 2 (more like 25% to 30% better). Still, it's also a good value and would also make a decent gift. Read more: Best Tech Gifts Under $100 Want to check out the competition? We've tested and reviewed the best Bluetooth speakers for 2025 with Bose, Beats and Soundcore all featuring on our list. And if you happen to be shopping for a soon-to-be-graduate in your life, check out our list of the best gifts for grads.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Our Top Bluetooth Speaker of 2025 Is on Sale for Just $100
Looking to take your tunes with you anywhere you go? The Anker Soundcore Boom 2 is our favorite Bluetooth speaker of 2025, and right now you can pick it up on sale for just $100 at Amazon. That's a $30 discount, and only $10 more than the record-low price we saw during last year's holiday sales. That's a great bargain, but there's no telling how long it will last so you may want to get your order in soon. CNET's resident audio expert David Carnoy commended this 2024 speaker for its durability, compact size and extremely reasonable price. It's equipped with a 50W subwoofer as well as dual 15W tweeters for crisp highs and deep, rich lows. You can also fine-tune the sound with a customizable EQ in the companion app. It weighs in at just 3.7 pounds, is fully waterproof and it can float, which makes it perfect for pool parties and beach days. It has an impressive 24-hour battery life and doubles as a power bank. It also has built-in LED lighting effects and can pair with up to 100 compatible speakers for an instant party. Looking for a more private audio experience? We've found plenty of excellent headphone and earbud deals, too. CNET already named this model as one of the absolute best Bluetooth speakers of 2025 thanks to its impressive features and low price tag, which means it's a solid value even at full price. So this $30 discount makes it a serious bargain. Plus, this is the best price we've seen outside of major shopping events, so it's unlikely we'll see a better deal anytime soon.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Amazon Deals of the Day: Dell Inspiron 16 Plus Is Back to Its All-Time Low Price
Amazon constantly has tons of products on sale, from big-ticket items like TVs and laptops to smaller everyday items like water bottles and headphones. We're here to give you the top Amazon deals happening today. A quick rundown of the highlights: We found the Dell Inspiration 16 Plus laptop back down to its all-time low price. We're also seeing our favorite Bluetooth speaker of the year, the Anker Soundcore Boom 2, for over 20% off. Plus there's a DeWalt power tools combo at almost half off. Dell Inspiron 16 Plus laptop: $700 (save $250) See at Amazon The Dell Inspiration 16 Plus laptop was loved by our reviewers. It gives a well-rounded performance because of its Core Ultra chip and RTX graphics. CNET's Matt Elliot said, "The Inspiron 16 Plus remains a good budget option for creators needing a roomy, 16-inch workspace backed by discrete RTX graphics power." This laptop has 16GB of RAM and 1TB of solid-state storage, a pretty good amount. And it operates on Windows 11. Normally retailing for $950, you can pick one up for just $700 now. But hurry, this limited time deal won't last long. Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Bluetooth speaker: $100 (save $30) See at Amazon The Anker Soundcore Boom 2 is our favorite Bluetooth speaker of the year. You can keep the party going all day and night with up to 24 hours of battery life. And it's waterproof, so you can take it on every adventure. It even earned a CNET Editors' Choice award for 2024. CNET's audio expert David Carnoy says it "plays louder but kicks out more bass and offers better clarity at higher volumes (it's equipped with two tweeters and one subwoofer)." Right now, you can score this $130 speaker for just $100. This limited-time deal won't last long, so grab one now if you're interested. DeWalt 20V Max cordless drill and impact driver power tool combo kit: $124 (save $115) See at Amazon This DeWalt bundle not only comes with a cordless drill and an impact driver but also two batteries and a charger. The cordless drill has two speed transmissions, 0-450 and 0-1,500 RPM. Both tools have an ergonomic handle to help with comfort and control. It even features three LED light rings with a 20-second delay, which helps give you visibility wherever you're working. Best of all, this bundle is 48% off right now. It retails for $239, but you can snag one now for only $124. With so many different deals, it can be tricky trying to decide which ones are worth shopping and which ones you can pass on. That's why CNET searches everything the world's biggest online retailer has to offer before gathering the deals worth taking advantage of.
