When you are like us (music lovers) and planners of vacations you tend not to leave out beach essentials like a Bluetooth speaker to bring to the beach. Mind you we haven’t replaced our beach radio in a very, very long time. How long you might ask? This is what we have been dragging to the beach up until recently.
But, there comes a time to upgrade and make use of more modern technology like Bluetooth and rechargeable batteries that give us tunes while relaxing on the beach. And that time finally came.
While shopping at the local Target a few months before vacation, I spent some time listening to the many speakers on display. There were several, perhaps a dozen of the Bluetooth, portable type. But, listening to them reduced the total number being considered to five or, six models including a line of Altec Lansing speakers. My wife joined me in the aisle and we continued to deliberate.
Ultimately we decided on the Altec Lansing Mini H2O Bluetooth Speaker for its combination of decent sound, small size and price.
Altec Lansing Mini H2O Bluetooth Speaker in the Real World
We put the speaker through its paces for the better part of a week on the beach and were impressed with it.
The Bluetooth audio confirmation of a successful pairing with our phone was a surprise. But, out in the bright sunlight it’s nice not to have to confirm a connection via some tiny, flashing LED. The speakerphone was a nice to have feature too for the occasional call from family.
And that carabineer was damn handy! Yes, handy. Clip it on a beach bag and you are out the door for the day. And the battery really hung in there. Good sound and compact size, why didn’t we upgrade sooner?
Features of Altec Lansing Mini H2O Bluetooth Speaker
The features are pretty interesting
- IP67-rated water, sand, shock, snow-proof construction and it floats!
- Allows simple wireless pairing with compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices from up to 30′ away.
- Lets you accept hands-free calls through the speaker.
- Provides up to 6 hours of battery life per full charge.
- Compatible with most Bluetooth-enabled devices including select Apple and Android devices
- Voice confirmation and an onboard microphone for clear, hands-free communication.
- Aux In
- Integrated carabineer
Altec Lansing Mini H2O Bluetooth Speaker Specifications
Model: IMW255
Mini H2O Bluetooth Speaker Dimensions: 2.25″ X 4.125″ X 1.0″
Weight: 0.25 lbs
Sound: DSP CD-quality audio
Pairing: Bluetooth with voice confirmation
Speakerphone: built-in microphone
Speakers: 2 X 1″ neodymim
Aux Input: 3.5MM
Wireless Range: 33 feet
Battery: lithium-ion, rechargeable
Included accessories: USB charging cable, aux input cable, carabineer
Altec Lansing Mini H2O Bluetooth Speaker Video
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