Amazon deal of the day: The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4, our fave sub-$100 speaker, is at its best price ever
We're exactly two weeks away from Santa sliding down the chimney, so it's time to check off your shopping list. If you're on a bit of a budget this year, there's plenty of deals on gadgets and gizmos from major brands at Amazon (think Apple, Solo Stove, and Kindle). To help you on your mission, we've rounded up some of the best deals we could find on Dec. 11.
Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day. If none of these catch your eye, check out our picks from Dec. 9 and Dec. 10 as well. Many of those are still live, including a 71% price drop on the Amazon Echo Buds with active noise cancellation and a $100 Lyft gift card for only $85.
Our top pick: Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4
Last week, we featured the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 as one of our best Amazon deals of the day when it was on sale for $79.99. This week, it's $20 cheaper and our top pick. This tiny powerhouse is our favorite sub-$100 Bluetooth speaker for its well-rounded sound profile that wows for a speaker of its size. It's also got an impressive battery life of 14 hours and a rugged design that can handle drops from up to five feet and be dunked in water for up to 30 minutes. Slash 40% off as of Dec. 11 and pick up the fourth-generation speaker for only $59.99 at Amazon. That's the lowest price it's ever been.
Amazon Echo Spot
The newest gadget in the Amazon Echo lineup, the Echo Spot is a basically a fancy alarm clock designed to sit atop your nightstand. It can help you wake up and wind down with smart features. Control your smart devices with your voice, ask for the weather, play your favorite morning tunes or white noise to fall asleep, and of course, set alarms. And don't worry, there's no integrated camera watching you sleep. Usually $79.99, it's on sale for just $44.99 as of Dec. 11. That's 44% in savings and matches its best price ever.
Apple iPad, 10th generation
The 10th generation iPad may not be the fanciest iPad in the Apple ecosystem, but it's the most affordable current model — and that certainly matters for something. It offers a powerful A14 Bionic chip, a Liquid Retina display, and comes in a variety of colors. However, only the silver option is left in stock at the time of writing. In our best iPad roundup, Mashable shopping reporter Sam Mangino writes, "It's perfect for someone who wants a portable screen for streaming, playing games, and reading. It's also a nice choice if you're interested in using your tablet as a laptop but don't want to spend a ton of money." Usually $349, it's on sale for just $279 as of Dec. 11. That's 20% in savings and just $20 shy of its record-low.
Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 with Stand
Ideal for intimate hangs with friends this season, the Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 is designed with smokeless 360-degree airflow for four to six people to enjoy. Weighing in at about 22 pounds, it's also portable, making it ideal for camping trips and tailgates as well as backyard gatherings. The Bonfire 2.0 bundled with a stand is usually $299.99, but it's on sale at Amazon for just $197.99 with an on-page promotion. Just click "Redeem" next to the promo to apply it to your cart.
Kindle Paperwhite Kids
A step up from the basic Kindle Kids, the Kindle Paperwhite Kids is our favorite option for little readers. The newest version, released in October, comes in its thinnest, fastest form yet — and in a variety of new designs. The seven-inch display also packs a higher contrast ratio and 25 percent faster page turns. Otherwise, it's still the Paperwhite Kids we know and love, with a waterproof build, two-year worry-free guarantee, and six months of Amazon Kids+ included. It's usually $179.99, which we find to be a bit steep, but as of Dec. 11, it's down to $144.99 at Amazon. That's just shy of 20% in savings.
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