Will the Marshall Acton III drop on Black Friday 2026?
Marshall cut it hard last year. At four years old, expect another big drop.
HappenedBlack Friday 2025
Almost a third off, reported on 1 December.
ForecastBlack Friday 2026
Likely a big drop
- Out since 2022, the oldest speaker on this page
- Last year it fell more than the Roam 2 and close to the Era 100
Should you wait for Black Friday?
Yes. Its age and last year's near-third cut both point to another deep discount. Waiting a few weeks costs little.
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
−33%Likely a big drop
Wi-Fi and the Sonos app on a shelf. A third off last year.
Sonos Roam 2
Out since 2024
−23%Likely a moderate drop
Portable Sonos with a smaller cut. No knobs, but Wi-Fi.
JBL Charge 6
Out since 2025
−41%Likely a big drop
Waterproof and portable. Two fifths off last year.
What this means: Last year the Charge 6 fell most and the Roam 2 least. The Acton III is the one with retro knobs.
Questions people ask
Does the Acton III have Wi-Fi or voice control?
Neither. It's a Bluetooth speaker with bass and treble knobs; the Era 100 adds Wi-Fi.
Is the Marshall Acton III powerful?
Reviewers call it properly powerful for its size, with deep, rich sound.
Does the Marshall Acton III have a battery?
No. It runs from the mains, so it stays on a shelf. The Roam 2 and Charge 6 both have batteries.
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: five-star Bluetooth speaker Black Friday deals, What Hi-Fi?: the best wireless speaker deals this Black Friday.