Our favourite Bluetooth speaker is discounted for Prime Day – but don't buy the JBL Flip 6 yet

JBL Flip 6 side by side with Sony ULT Field 1

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If you're scouring the web for Prime Day deals, you may have stumbled across the excellent, five-star JBL Flip 6 and thought that now is the time to strike. The Flip 6 is down to £99 at Amazon from its original £130 price tag, and while that £30ish discount sounds like a lot, this isn't the lowest we've ever seen the Flip fall. It's been at £75 before, so that's possibly the benchmark you should be looking at.

Not that we'd necessarily steer you away from the Flip 6. It's still a very fine speaker, but it's worth considering that you could get a better deal if you're patient. JBL's slimline wonder continues to dazzle us with its musicality and breadth of sound, making it a class-leading performer in a very tough field. If you want to snaffle a deal, the block below will give you all the info you need in order to make an informed, rational decision.

JBL Flip 6 alternative deals

If you're not convinced by this discount, though, there are alternatives that we could recommend. If you're still in the market for a Bluetooth speaker with similar dimensions and capabilities to the Flip 6, and at a similarly low price, we'd direct you to two alternatives with a lot going for them.

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The Sony ULT Field 1 is a direct rival to the Flip 6, offering that same cylindrical form with a sound that, while it doesn't quite have the same sense of cohesion and tightness, still packs in plenty of sonic firepower. Plus, it's wonderfully well-made, stacked with features and, thanks to a £30 discount at Amazon, it's great value for money.

If you're more into multi-room, might we also suggest the original Sonos Roam? Slim, subtle and a pleasure to use, it's the smart choice for anyone already embedded within the excellent Sonos ecosystem. Plus, it stands on its own two (metaphorical) feet as a model that offers some proper sonic chops, with detail and refinement to go with a healthy amount of depth. Down from £179 to £119 at Amazon, it's dropped by a tasty £60. Check out the Sonos Roam and the Sony ULT Field 1 in the deal blocks below if you're keen on a very capable Flip 6 alternative.

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Harry McKerrell is a senior staff writer at What Hi-Fi?. During his time at the publication, he has written countless news stories alongside features, advice and reviews of products ranging from floorstanding speakers and music streamers to over-ear headphones, wireless earbuds and portable DACs. He has covered launches from hi-fi and consumer tech brands, and major industry events including IFA, High End Munich and, of course, the Bristol Hi-Fi Show. When not at work he can be found playing hockey, practising the piano or trying to pet strangers' dogs.