Altec Lifejacket-This speaker is beating more than its capability
SUMMARY
If the sound performance of Altec's Life Jacket excelled to the level of its strong build, we'd recommend it. Unfortunately, aside from awesome battery life, the rest of the offering doesn't stack up to be a good value.
PROS
- Long battery life
CONS
- Tacky design
FEATURES
- IPX67 waterproof.
- Works with all Bluetooth compatible devices or around a 3.5mm Aux jack.
- Lets you answer phone calls with voice confirmation.
- The built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery works up to 16 hours at 50% volume with one charge.
- NFC wireless check-in creates easy pairing and easy on/off with NFC supported devices.
Design
The Altec LifeJacket is built with its focus narrowly on durability, and its design reflects that choice in ways both good and bad. The good is that the layers of silicon wrapping around the device evoke a rather playful vibe. The bad is that these materials used to boost durability lack sophistication and end up looking cheaper than its price suggests.
Performance
In terms of design, the Altec LifeJacket isn't necessarily good-looking, but it succeeds in providing durability to stand up to the elements. Similarly, when speaking on its performance capabilities, the speaker doesn't exactly sound fantastic, but the battery lasts a long time and it performs with grace under water, dust and pressure, which makes it a winner for the outdoors.
At Last
The Altec LifeJacket is a Bluetooth speaker built with misguided design choices. Sometimes, it's brilliant, especially when it comes to durability and battery life. However, its poor sound performance and tacky design are harsh reminders that this speaker is only as good as its weakest component.
