Amazon is selling a $100 portable Bluetooth speaker for $30, and shoppers say it's better than 'fancy brands'

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Why we love this deal

Summer is a perfect time for weekend getaways, whether it's to a beach or camping in the great outdoors. And nothing amplifies basking in nature like blasting your favorite tunes.

The $100 Taopodo Portable Bluetooth Speaker is on sale at Amazon for only $30, and it's perfect for pumping out the jams at home or wherever the party takes you. Despite not having a name you recognize, one shopper touts, “I bought other fancy brands before; however, this one is better.”

Taopodo Portable Bluetooth Speaker, $30 (was $100) at Amazon

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Why shoppers love it

This Bluetooth 5.4-enabled portable speaker is no larger than a can of your favorite energy drink but packs enough power to keep dance parties going all night. Its 4,000 milliampere-hour battery provides up to a whopping 30 hours of runtime. It even has a standby time of up to a year, in case you charge it up and forget about it for a few months (happens to the best of us). Aside from amplifying tunes, audiobooks, and podcasts from any Bluetooth device, the speaker also has built-in dynamic lighting effects to turn any dance floor into a full-blown disco.

What shoppers should know

Dimensions: 2.5 inches deep by 1.9 inches wide by 2.5 inches high.
Speaker Size: 60 millimeters.
Battery: 4,000 milliampere-hour, with up to 30 hours of runtime.
Additional Features: Built-in microphone, dustproof, dynamic LED lights, lightweight, shockproof, stereo pairing, and IPX7 waterproof.

The 60-millimeter speakers on this device are no joke and are powerful enough to provide sound in an area as big as 328 square feet. You can pick between three built-in equalization modes to either provide deeper bass, crisp treble, or satisfying mids. With handy on-device buttons, you can skip songs, adjust volume, or even take a call from your phone. The built-in microphone ensures clear speech, even if you're nowhere near your phone. And because it's dust, shock, and waterproof, you can take it anywhere in the world.

What shoppers are saying

“The sound is surprisingly powerful for the size, and the bass really kicks in when I want it.”
“I dropped it in mud during a shower last week, wiped it off, and it still worked.”
“If you’re looking for a high-quality, reliable speaker that won’t break the bank, this is it.”

The Taopodo Portable Bluetooth Speaker retails for $100, but you can shop it at Amazon for only $30 for a limited time.