A few weeks ago, word got out that Woot was practically giving away the JBL Flip 6. They slashed the price by a massive 46 percent, bringing this stellar Bluetooth speaker down to just $69.95. Keeping an extra $60 in your pocket is always a win. Shockingly, that deal is still live. Woot promotions are notoriously unpredictable. Sometimes they vanish in hours. Other times they stick around for weeks, giving you one last chance to upgrade your audio setup without emptying your wallet.
You might be assuming this steep discount means you are getting a refurbished or open-box unit. Nope. Woot is shipping these out brand new. You will literally be the first person to break the factory seal. There is one catch, though. Because of the heavy markdown, the device does not come with the standard one-year manufacturer warranty. You do get Woot’s 90-day limited guarantee instead. Honestly, it is a fair trade-off for the asking price.
Outdoor Power Meets Rugged Design
The Flip 6 easily holds its own out in the wild. Sure, it doesn’t pack the earth-shattering wallop of the massive JBL Boombox 3, which happens to have a rare $177 discount over at Walmart right now. But it delivers plenty of volume for solo listening or a backyard hangout. Need even more sound? Just link it up with other JBL speakers using the PartyBoost feature. It is also built entirely for the elements. Boasting an IP67 rating, the speaker shrugs off dust and easily survives a 30-minute dunk in three feet of water. Throw in a solid 12-hour battery life, and you have the perfect grab-and-go speaker for the beach or the park.
Expanding the Lineup with the Quantum 250
JBL clearly isn’t just focusing on portable outdoor speakers this season. They are also heavily targeting budget-conscious gamers with their latest release. Enter the JBL Quantum 250. Positioned as the brand’s newest entry-level wired gaming headset, it hits the market at a very reasonable 60 euros. Relying on a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, the headset keeps things exceptionally simple and guarantees compatibility across pretty much any mobile or desktop device you own.
Pro Features in a Playful Package
Under the hood, this budget headset packs a surprising punch. It features the exact same 50mm dynamic carbon transducers found in JBL’s more expensive gaming models. It also fully integrates with the JBL QuantumENGINE app for deeper audio customization. What really stands out, however, is the brand’s major push for repairability. If something eventually breaks, you don’t have to trash the whole unit. The headband, ear cushions, microphone, internal battery, and cable are all designed to be easily swappable.
Visually, JBL took some major risks. The Quantum 250 is undeniably bold. We got our hands on the white model, which features striking purple accents and splashes of bright orange. It is definitely an eye-catcher. That being said, the vibrant colors combined with the all-plastic, 282-gram chassis do give it a slightly toy-like vibe. If you prefer your gaming gear to have a more premium, subdued aesthetic, you will definitely want to track down the all-black version instead.