Aldi Is Selling Mini Retro Speakers for Only $8 (They’re Perfect for Gifting!)

It almost feels strange to be a person in the world and not own a Bluetooth speaker at this point. You see them on bikes, at the beach, clipped to backpacks, and even set up in showers. It’s easy to see why: They’re very portable, pretty affordable, and generally sound decent. However, they’re not usually very exciting to look at. Most Bluetooth speakers are some sort of geometric shape, maybe in a fun color if you’re lucky. But this little retro-inspired speaker at Aldi isn’t just practical and (super) affordable, it’s also super cute and definitely giftable.

With its metallic accents and sleek, nostalgic design, Aldi’s Bauhn Mini Retro Speaker is adorably eye-catching — and only $7.99. It comes in four colors: black, lavender, light pink, and bright blue. Even if you or the people on your gift list already have a Bluetooth speaker or two, it’s never a bad idea to have one more, even if it’s just to keep in your beach bag in anticipation for summer. Plus, it’s much nicer-looking than the average speaker and has a little carrying handle. If you brought it to the park with your friends, I almost guarantee that at least a few people will ask where you got it. I know I would!

Old-school boom boxes and other actual retro speakers usually required batteries or a wall plug to operate, but this little Aldi speaker is rechargeable. It’s also an FM radio (which, to be honest, almost feels retro at this point) and has a simple interface consisting of on, back, forward, and play/pause buttons. In a world of countless apps and devices, there’s something refreshing about that.

If you don’t live near an Aldi (or don’t have time to stop by one, since you can’t shop Aldi products online), note that Amazon has a mini speaker for sale that looks almost identical, right down to the handy handle. There are 10 different colors to choose from, but not every color has the same exact design, so expect subtle variations in things like the texture of the finish and the speaker grill style. It’s also rechargeable, has an FM radio, and connects to Bluetooth.

At $16.99, it’s about twice the price of Aldi’s speaker, but still very affordable. One reviewer sums it up well: “It’s actually really tiny, fitting easily in my hand, but has a pretty good sound for something so small. Very lightweight and easy to tote around with the little strap. I’m so glad I got it!”