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Hisense just launched this portable Bluetooth speaker — it’s less than $100

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Dhawan, N. (2026, September 24). Hisense just launched this portable Bluetooth speaker — it’s less than $100. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/24/shopping/the-new-hisense-flexboom-is-on-sale-for-under-100-ahead-of-october-prime/

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-24 · by Nishka Dhawan

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Hisense has released a new portable Bluetooth speaker called the FlexBoom priced at $99.99, making it an affordable option ahead of Amazon's upcoming October Prime Day sale starting October 6th. The FlexBoom features IP67 water and dust resistance, up to 20 hours of battery life, and supports both Auracast broadcasting technology and TWS pairing for stereo sound or multiple speaker synchronization.
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Hisense recently launched a series of portable Bluetooth speakers including the FlexBoom, which is now available on Amazon for less than $100 ahead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, starting October 6th. The FlexBoom features an IP67 rating, making it water and dust resistant, suitable for use at the pool or beach. It offers up to 20 hours of battery life and includes a carry handle for easy transport. Additionally, it supports Auracast and TWS pairing, allowing users to pair multiple speakers for stereo sound or create a larger audio experience. With these features and its competitive pricing, the FlexBoom could be a strong contender in the portable speaker market.

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Amazon FlexBoom Hisense Prime Prime Big Deal Days

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Amazon ORG · 9× Hisense ORG · 6× Nishka PERSON · 2× Prime ORG · 2× ConnectLife ORG · 1× Nishka Dhawan PERSON · 1× Post Wanted’s ORG · 1× the New York Post ORG · 1×

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The most budget-friendly pick from the list is the new Hisense FlexBoom, and it’s somehow already on sale on Amazon, ahead of October Prime Day, which kicks off Oct. 6. The Hisense FlexBoom has all the makings of a great Bluetooth speaker: It has an IP67 water- and dust-resistant rating, so you can take it with you to the pool or beach.
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🔮 For a speaker that delivers big sound in a tiny, portable package, Hisense’s new FlexBoom could be a big win for the brand, especially at its current price of just $99.99 — in comparison, many of its competitors start at over $100.

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Just a few weeks ago, Hisense launched a lineup of new speakers, including the FlexBoom, WeBoom, VoyageBoom and Party Thunder Pro, each ranging in size and power. asserted
each → launch → size
The most budget-friendly pick from the list is the new Hisense FlexBoom, and it’s somehow already on sale on Amazon, ahead of October Prime Day, which kicks off Oct. 6. The Hisense FlexBoom has all the makings of a great Bluetooth speaker: It has an IP67 water- and dust-resistant rating, so you can take it with you to the pool or beach. asserted
you → ’ → pool
It offers up to 20 hours of battery life per charge, while its carry handle makes it easy to transport. asserted
it → offer → charge
Smart EQ modes allow the speaker to be enjoyed outdoors, as well as from the privacy of your home, and if you want further customization, just connect to the ConnectLife app. asserted
you → allow → app
Best of all, this Hisense speaker also supports both Auracast and TWS pairing, which means you can pair two speakers for stereo sound or sync compatible speakers together for a bigger listening experience. asserted
you → support → experience
For a speaker that delivers big sound in a tiny, portable package, Hisense’s new FlexBoom could be a big win for the brand, especially at its current price of just $99.99 — in comparison, many of its competitors start at over $100. uncertain
many → deliver → 100
Can I pair multiple Hisense FlexBoom speakers together? asserted
I → pair → speakers
Yes, you can pair two units for wireless stereo sound or use Auracast to sync with as many compatible speakers as you want. asserted
you → pair → speakers
How fast does it charge and does it support fast charging? asserted
it → charge → charging
It charges fully in about three hours via USB-C, and a quick 10-minute charge provides up to two hours of playback. asserted
charge → charge → playback
Yes, its IP67 rating allows the speaker to withstand submersion in up to 1 meter of freshwater for 30 minutes. asserted
speaker → allow → minutes
Your Prime Big Deal Days FAQs, answered What is Prime Big Deal Days and when is it? asserted
it → answer → ?
Prime Big Deal Days — fondly known as October Prime Day — is Amazon’s biggest fall sale, offering massive discounts before the holiday rush of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. asserted
Days → know → Friday
October Prime Day runs from Tuesday, Oct. 6 to Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. asserted
Day → run → Wednesday
Prime Day vs. Prime Big Deal Days Prime Day and Prime Big Deal Days are both Prime member-exclusive seasonal sales with massive discounts on rotating bestsellers. asserted
Day → rotate → bestsellers
Unlike July’s Prime Day, Prime Big Deal Days runs every October as a precursor to the busy holiday season, allowing shoppers to start saving on gift shopping early. asserted
shoppers → run → shopping
Do you have to be an Amazon Prime member to shop? asserted
you → have → ?
However interested shoppers can grab a 30-day free trial to try Prime, and its many benefits with no strings attached, and gain access to exclusive deals and the convenience of fast, free shipping. asserted
shoppers → grab → shipping
From reporting on Amazon sales for years, we can tell you for certain that Amazon’s October Prime Day is the ideal time to save on big-ticket tech, Amazon devices, gift-worthy clothing and beauty and skincare staples, household essentials and many more Amazon best-sellers. asserted
Day → report → tech
Every Prime Day sale is a great chance to score deals on thousands of best-sellers, top tech and appliances and every day essentials, but Amazon’s October event also has great pre-holiday discounts on gifts. asserted
event → score → gifts
Our team diligently sorts through all the offers to find the very best items to grab on sale. asserted
team → sort → sale
Already wondering when Amazon’s next Prime Day is? asserted
Day → wonder → ?
We expect Prime Day to return in summer 2027, but anticipate just-as-good (if not better) deals coming this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. asserted
Day → expect → deals
Follow Post Wanted’s around-the-clock coverage, and you’ll be the first to know about headline-worthy sales. asserted
you → follow → sales
This article was written by Nishka Dhawan, Commerce Reporter for the New York Post. asserted
article → write → Post
Nishka reports on the latest tech launches, innovations and trends to separate the best new products from the “AI slop.” asserted
Nishka → report → slop
Taking the latest technology for a spin, Nishka tests home appliances and tech products that actually improve your life, from vacuums to headphones to gaming gadgets and more – all while finding the best deals and lowest prices. asserted
that → take → deals
Before joining The Post in 2026, her work appeared in Rolling Stone, ABC, NBC Select, Reviewed and Digital Trends. asserted
work → join → Stone
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