The technology news site The Verge has reported a retail deal on the Anker Soundcore Boom 2, a waterproof Bluetooth speaker. Through 10 July, the online retailer Woot is selling the speaker for $69.99 — around half its original $129.99 price and roughly $20 less than the discounted price at other retailers such as Amazon. The article matters chiefly as a consumer shopping tip, highlighting a well-specified speaker available for under $100.

The Boom 2 combines a 50W subwoofer with a pair of 15W tweeters for loud, bass-forward sound, and carries an IPX7 rating meaning it is fully waterproof and can float while playing music or taking calls via a built-in microphone. Battery life runs up to 24 hours per charge. Additional features include app-based equaliser and lighting controls, a 5W USB-A port for charging other devices, and Anker PartyCast 2.0 for syncing with other Anker speakers. Notably, there is no 3.5mm aux input, so playback is Bluetooth-only — though the article notes this is not unusual for waterproof speakers.