The weather is calling us outdoors — we’re either headed for the beach or the pool. A wireless speaker makes all the difference for summer outings. You’ll want something small that can pump out the bass and handle a splash or two. The Vanzon V40 speaker fits the bill. It’s lightweight and portable, with a range of up to 66 feet, and at this wild sale price, it’s a total bargain.

Why is this a good deal? 💰

You’re getting a very respectable 50% off, and $40 is close to the lowest price we’ve ever seen for this speaker. Combined with all the features it packs in, it’s a definite steal. There are Bluetooth speakers available for less, but you’d be hard-pressed to find one with this level of water resistance for a similar price.

Why do I need this? 🤔

Thanks to an IPX7 waterproof rating, feel free to take your speaker on that tropical vacay or use it by the pool this summer. If it falls in, no big deal — although you probably shouldn’t leave it in the rain or shower with it directly in the flow of the water.

It’s lightweight at just 1.3 pounds, so it’s great on the go, but it’s also awesome at home to boost your TV’s audio. The battery provides up to 24 hours of playback on a single charge. You can connect to it through a 3.5-millimeter auxiliary port, USB-C or Bluetooth. Even better: You can pair two speakers together for cinema-like stereo sound. There are a variety of colors, but this steep discount applies only to black.

What reviewers say 💬

More than 9,700 shoppers have turned up the music, giving this speaker a perfect five-star rating.

Pros 👍

“All I can say is wow!” cheered one user. “The setup was very easy. I had it up and going right out of the box; it came with a full charge as well. It also charges pretty quickly, usually only about two hours. The sound quality is extraordinary, with some good bass to it as well. Truly waterproof! Left it outside accidentally and it rained! Still works like new — had it for about two months now.”

“I am an audio technician, and I listen to audio tracks through a high-quality system all day every day,” said another shopper. “I gotta say, this little speaker is good quality. I was a bit surprised when I first used it. It feels well-made. Doesn’t feel cheap or chintzy. Decent bass for a little guy too. Connecting with Bluetooth is super easy.”

“I use it when I’m outside cleaning the yard,” raved a third buyer. “The range with the phone on me is good, so long you maintain an unobstructed line of sight. Inside, through walls, connectivity is not an issue, and with good sound. I like that once it’s paired, you don’t have to continually connect to it. Enable Bluetooth, turn on the speaker, and it’s ready. The battery is strong, with a lasting charge of twice that or more than the phone.”

Cons 👎

“Overall, I love these speakers,” said another fan. Their one issue: “I wish that I could use these both vertically or horizontally. There is a clip on one end (for people to attach to a bike, backpack, etc., and the charging port is on the other end. These speakers are specifically designed for horizontal use, but sometimes I want to place them vertically. So I just do it anyway, but they aren’t as stable.”

A final shopper cautioned that the microphone isn’t very sensitive. “The only sort of downside is that when I’ve used it to talk on the phone/Zoom, people have told me they hear me too quietly. No issues on my end though, I hear them all fine. Overall, I recommend it!”

Amazon

Take it to the beach or pool — this little gizmo can deal with some splashing.

$40 at Amazon

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

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