Will the Marshall Acton III be cheaper on Black Friday 2026?
Last year it fell hard. Expect another big cut at four years old.
HappenedBlack Friday 2025
Two fifths off, reported on 21 November.
ForecastBlack Friday 2026
Likely a big drop
- Out since 2022, the oldest speaker on this page
- Last year it fell further than the newer Era 100 or Roam 2
Should you wait for Black Friday?
Yes. A cut close to last year's would take two fifths off. That's the biggest saving on this page, so holding off is worth it.
The cheaper picks: what they really did
The percentages are real Black Friday 2025 cuts, as reported that week. The right column is our 2026 forecast.
Sonos Era 100
Out since 2023
−23%Likely a moderate drop
Wi-Fi, the Sonos app and Bluetooth. Smaller cut last year.
JBL Charge 6
Out since 2025
−35%Likely a big drop
Portable and waterproof. Also fell over a third.
Sonos Roam 2
Out since 2024
−22%Likely a moderate drop
Small, portable Sonos. Last year's cut was about half as deep.
What this means: Last year the oldest speaker fell furthest. The Era 100 adds Wi-Fi; the Charge 6 goes outdoors.
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Questions people ask
Does the Marshall Acton III have Wi-Fi?
No. It's Bluetooth only, with no voice control. The Era 100 adds Wi-Fi streaming if you want that.
Is the Acton III loud enough for a living room?
Reviewers found it properly powerful for its size, with deep bass that stays clear. It's built for a shelf or side table.
Can you adjust the bass on the Acton III?
Yes. Bass and treble knobs on top let you tune it by hand, like on a Marshall guitar amp.
How we reached this
Last year's cuts are the ones named outlets reported during Black Friday week 2025, against the regular price they quoted. The forecast is our reading of each model's age, its successors and last year's cuts. We never show prices.
We haven't tested these products ourselves. Our picks weigh independent expert reviews against each maker's published specs and the prices we checked. Opinions are ours; facts link to where they come from. How we choose.
Sources: TechRadar: the 10 best Bluetooth speaker Black Friday deals, Tom's Guide: Sonos Black Friday deals, TechRadar: five-star Bluetooth speaker Black Friday deals.