We haven’t heard from Altec Lansing in a while. Known more for creating computer speakers, the brand is reintroducing itself this time in the rugged Bluetooth speaker space with its “Everything Proof” line of Bluetooth speakers. The new products meet IP67 rating for being waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof.
Lifejacket 2 and Mini Lifejacket 2
With angular, rugged looks that scream “adventure ready,” the Lifejacket 2 and its smaller brother, the Mini Lifejacket 2, pack in some similar features. These Bluetooth speakers offer hands-free speakerphone capabilities (you can even control the device using just your voice) and can act as power bank for your other gadgets.
What sets these apart though is the Mini’s rated with a 10-hour battery life while the Lifejacket 2 has a 16-hour battery life. The Lifejacket 2 also has NFC capability and comes with a universal mount. The Mini Lifejacket 2, on the other hand, features an integrated carabiner.
The Lifejacket 2 is priced at P7,250, while the Mini Lifejacket 2 comes in at P4,850.
Jacket H2O
A more compact speaker, the Jacket H2O doesn’t have the rugged looks of the Lifejacket but it’s still “everything proof” as Altec Lansing calls it. It also offers hands-free speakerphone capability and promises up to eight hours of battery life. This retails for P3,995.
Mini H2O
If you want something more portable, the Mini H2O packs in a lot of the features of the other rugged Bluetooth speakers from Altec Lansing. But this one is small enough to be clipped onto your bag or your person. It was demoed to us that it can be submerged in water for up to 3ft. for up to 30 minutes. Battery life for the Mini H2O is rated up to six hours. This speaker will cost you P1,995.
Orbit
The circular Orbit revamps itself for this fifth generation version. Altec Lansing boasts it packs in great audio. It offers hands-free communication and up to six hours of battery life. With a carabiner included, it makes this P1,425 speaker more portable.
