This Portable Bluetooth Sony Speaker Is 46% Off Right Now

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The Sony LinkBuds Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker is now down to $98 (originally $179.99), which is the lowest price it has hit so far, according to price trackers. This is not a party speaker or a smart assistant hub—it's built as a simple, portable option for home use, especially if you already use Sony’s LinkBuds headphones, and the design reflects that. It's compact, light, and comes with a built-in strap, so you can move it from your desk to the kitchen or bedroom without much trouble. It also supports multipoint pairing, so you can stay connected to two devices at once, like a phone and a laptop.

Where this speaker stands out is in how it handles everyday listening. Voices come through clearly, which makes podcasts, YouTube videos, and casual playlists easy to follow. You can walk around a room and still hear dialogue without it sounding muffled or distant. If you also own the Sony LinkBuds S Truly Wireless, you get automatic audio handoff—you can start a podcast on your commute, walk in the door, and have it continue through the speaker without digging through settings to reconnect. That said, if you are not using LinkBuds headphones, that advantage disappears.

The speaker does not get very loud, so it struggles in larger rooms or outdoor spaces, and is better suited for personal listening or small gatherings. There is also no built-in voice assistant, which makes it feel basic compared to options like the Sonos Roam 2 or the Amazon Echo Pop. The Sonos model adds voice control and a more flexible ecosystem, though its battery life is shorter, while the Echo Pop offers strong voice recognition but needs to stay plugged in. In comparison, the LinkBuds Speaker focuses on portability and battery life over extra features, and if you want something simple that fits into a Sony setup, the current price makes it easier to justify.