With only four days (!) remaining until Christmas, some of us are still scrambling to find last-minute gifts — maybe for that one person you somehow forgot about? (Oops!) If you find yourself in that situation, we’re here to bail you out with a genius suggestion — the Sony SRS-XB100 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker is a present dang near anyone will love and it’s down to just $38 right now at Amazon. This little dynamo has a 16-hour battery life, tremendous volume and, most importantly, it’ll arrive just in time for Christmas. There are also loads of other Sony speakers and headphones deals, too.

Why is this a good deal?

Aside from the nearly 40% off discount, this is one of the lowest prices we’ve ever seen on this Bluetooth speaker.

Why do I need this?

For such a small device, it comes absolutely loaded with features. Take the speaker itself, for example: it’s built to diffuse sound over a wide area, providing a huge soundscape that belies the small size of this gadget. It’s also both waterproof and dustproof, so it’s ideal for use outdoors, in the bathroom, or pretty much anywhere else.

You can expect up to 16 hours of battery life from a single charge. An indicator tells you how much power is left, so you don’t have to worry about this dying unexpectedly halfway through your favorite banger.

Portability is key with this speaker, and that includes a carrying strap and small design. You can even connect a second speaker to this one to create a stereo effect. The SRS-XB100 is about the size of a coffee mug and weighs less than a pound, so it can go with you basically anywhere you want to take it. It’s also available in multiple colors, although at this time only four are available (orange, black, blue, and light gray).

What reviewers say

“My previous portable speaker (vintage 2008) had arrived at death’s door, so I got the Sony as a replacement. The sound quality is rich and impressive. I was surprised by how much bass comes through. It’s a snap to use, and it seems like just the right size. It fills the living room, or my car, with whatever I’m listening to. So far, the battery life has been nothing short of amazing (coming off a 15-year-old predecessor, I shouldn’t be surprised),” one reviewer said.

“Great little product! Used it all week at the beach and pool. It even got wet continuously for a few hours each day when setting it on side of infinity pool,” another said.

Another shopper wrote, “Pretty good sound. Feel like quality. Only downside are the charging cables. They could be a bit longer.”

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This little speaker makes a great gift. You can also use it around water, so jam out in the shower and take it with you to the pool once the weather gets warm again. 

$38 at Amazon

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

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