JBL Flip 7 drops to $89.95 in limited Woot sale
Woot is selling JBL’s compact waterproof speaker for $70 off through July 17, alongside discounts on earbuds, smart buttons and outdoor lights.
By Maya Lindqvist · Senior Technology Correspondent
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JBL’s Flip 7 portable Bluetooth speaker is selling for $89.95 at Woot, $70 below its $149.99 list price, in a deal scheduled to run through July 17. The sale matters for shoppers looking for a small outdoor-ready speaker, with Woot offering multiple colors and a 90-day warranty.
The Verge reported that the Woot price marks a new all-time low for the Flip 7. Woot’s listing describes the unit as new, portable, waterproof and drop-proof.
What the Flip 7 offers
JBL’s Flip 7 is roughly the size of a water bottle, according to The Verge, but is designed to deliver full and clear audio for portable use. JBL rates the speaker IP68 for resistance to dust and water, and The Verge says it can withstand drops of up to one meter onto concrete.
JBL includes two carry options with the speaker: an interchangeable strap and a carabiner attachment. Those accessories let users clip it to a bag or carry it by hand.
The Flip 7 is rated for up to 14 hours of battery life, according to the details cited by The Verge. JBL’s Playtime Boost mode can add another two hours when users need more time away from a charger.
The speaker also supports pairing with multiple compatible JBL speakers for a larger setup. JBL’s AI Sound Boost feature is meant to limit distortion when the speaker is played at higher volumes, according to The Verge.
For users who want better quality than standard Bluetooth can provide, the Flip 7 supports lossless audio over USB-C with compatible devices and services. The Verge says that connection can provide clearer and more detailed playback than Bluetooth.
Other current discounts
Nothing’s CMF Buds Pro 2 earbuds are selling for $39, or $10 off, at Amazon, Walmart and Nothing. The Verge says that price is $2 above their best price to date. The earbuds include active noise cancellation, multipoint Bluetooth, an IP55 dust and water resistance rating, Google Fast Pair, a low-latency gaming mode and a Find My Earbuds feature in Nothing’s app. Their charging case has a customizable Smart Dial for volume and listening-mode controls, and Android users can use LDAC for higher-resolution audio; The Verge notes that iPhones do not support LDAC natively.
The SwitchBot Bot is listed at $20.99 at Amazon, $9 off, while a USB-C rechargeable version is listed at $25.99. The adhesive device sits next to a button or switch and presses it for the user, adding remote-style control to items such as lights, coffee makers and garage doors. The Verge says pairing it with a separately sold SwitchBot hub adds voice control, remote access, schedules and automations.
Amazon has the 16-foot Philips Hue Flux Outdoor Lightstrip for $119.99, a $30 discount. The Verge says that matches the all-time low it briefly reached during Prime Day. The weatherproof strip supports millions of colors, customizable scenes, lighting effects and Amazon Alexa voice control.
This story draws on original reporting from The Verge.