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Updated · ZDNet · Jun 26

ZDNET Lists 10 Top-Selling Prime Day 4 Gadgets as Amazon Sale Nears 11:59 a.m. PDT End

Updated

Updated · ZDNet · Jun 26

ZDNET Lists 10 Top-Selling Prime Day 4 Gadgets as Amazon Sale Nears 11:59 a.m. PDT End

Q: Your new speaker is IP68 waterproof, but does the warranty actually cover water damage from the pool?

Probably not. An IP68 rating means the speaker is tested to survive dust and water ingress under controlled lab conditions, but that does not usually mean the warranty covers water damage from pool use. For the JBL Charge 6 highlighted in the Prime Day coverage, IP68 indicates full dust protection and water resistance beyond 1 meter for at least 30 minutes, with exact limits set by the manufacturer. But those tests are typically done in fresh water, not chlorinated pool water, and without the added pressure of movement, splashing, or repeated submersion. Chlorine, salt, wear on seals, or a cracked housing can all reduce real-world protection. The broader guidance in the supporting material is clear: water damage is typically excluded from most product warranties even when a device carries an IP67 or IP68 rating. In other words, the rating is best treated as protection against accidental exposure, not a promise that intentional pool use is risk-free or warranty-backed. If you want a definitive answer, check the exact warranty for your speaker model and brand. Look for exclusions covering “liquid damage,” “misuse,” or “use outside tested conditions.” If the speaker has been in chlorinated or salt water, rinse it with fresh water and dry it thoroughly, since some manufacturers specifically recommend that after exposure.

3 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Jun 26

10 products led ZDNET readers' Prime Day 4 purchases, with Bose SoundLink Plus speakers, Garmin Fenix 8 Pro watches, Heat It bug-bite devices and JBL Charge 6 speakers among the top sellers.
11:59 a.m. PDT marks the sale's end, and ZDNET said most of those best-selling items were still discounted in the event's final hours.
Garmin's Fenix 8 Pro carried momentum into Day 4 after ranking as ZDNET's top seller on Prime Day 1 and a top-five seller on Day 2.
JBL's Charge 6 stood out partly on price and features, with a 20% discount, 28-hour battery life, IP68 durability and USB-C reverse charging.