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JBL Charge 6
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Sony ULT Field 1
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Labor Day is nearly here, and the weather is ripe for cookouts, park dates, or poolside fun for the three-day weekend. If any of your plans are outdoors, a reliable Bluetooth speaker is a must-have. If you have an older speaker, you may be noticing battery degradation, spotty connectivity, weak sound, and poor durability. If that sounds like you, it’s time for an upgrade.
Also: The best Labor Day deals to shop now: Save on TVs, Apple devices, and more
I’ve found the best Bluetooth speaker deals for Labor Day, including brands like JBL, Bose, Beats, and more. I’ve tested and recommended all the speakers you’ll find below, and I’ve taken several of them to the beach, used them by the pool, or had them at a family cookout.
Best Labor Day speaker deals 2026
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for $150 (save $50)
JBL Charge 6
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- Current price: $150 (25% off)
- Original price: $200
The JBL Charge 6 is ideal for portable power users, as it features Bluetooth Auracast, lossless audio over a USB-C connection, reverse USB-C charging, 28 hours of playtime, and an IP68 dust and waterproof rating. The Charge 6 is slightly more durable than its counterparts, as it can survive being submerged in water for longer periods than IP67-rated speakers, which is ideal if your outdoor activities include being around water.
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for $199 (save $70)
Bose SoundLink Plus
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Expert Take
- Current price: $199 (26% off)
- Original price: $269
The SoundLink Plus is my favorite speaker in the SoundLink family, thanks to its portable design, boomy bass powered by four passive radiators, reverse USB-C charging, and buoyant design for easy retrieval when accidentally dropped in water. Additionally, the SoundLink Plus follows a stylish design, making it a solid choice for people turned off by the rugged designs of competing speakers.
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for $130 (save $20)
Beats Pill
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Expert Take
- Current price: $130 (13% off)
- Original price: $150
Beats’ Pill speaker offers a stylish design, 24 hours of playtime, an IP67 durability rating, USB-C reverse charging, and lossless audio over a USB-C connection. The Beats Pill’s shape makes it slightly easier to carry than Bose’s and JBL’s speakers, and you can take calls with the Pill’s built-in microphone, a feature Bose’s and JBL’s speakers don’t offer. Beats Pill also offers native Find My support for iOS and native Find my Device support for Android.
To get more bass out of your songs on the Ult Field 1 you can press the Ult button on the right. / Nina Raemont/ZDNET
for $90 (save $50)
Sony ULT Field 1
Expert Take
- Current price: $90 (36% off)
- Original price: $140
Sony’s Ult Field 1’s sale price is lower than the other options on this list, but that doesn’t mean it’s a poor speaker. The Ult Field 1 features one passive radiator to deliver big bass in a small body, 12 hours of playtime, a built-in microphone for phone calls, an IP67 durability rating, and compatibility with Sony’s stereo pairing feature.
FAQs
When is Labor Day?
Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. Many holiday sales began days ago, and some will end on Sept. 7, while others will run as late as Sept. 13.
Are speakers really cheaper for Labor Day sales?
Though you can certainly find deals on Bluetooth speakers during Labor Day sales, the best sales were earlier this summer when manufacturers released the latest models and discounted earlier ones. As we enter the fall product release season, you’ll find more deals on headphones, earbuds, and home theater products, as those devices usually follow a fall release schedule.
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