Sound Quality
Straight off the bat, we were surprised by how loud the unit is. It can easily fill a medium-sized room and doesn’t sound small in an outdoor environment either.
The quality of the sound is also pretty decent, unless you start pushing the Bluetooth speaker to its limits. It definitely has a bit of bass to it.
And while the speaker lacks a little bit of detail, it does offer clear vocals. Therefore, we found the speaker to be great for watching movies.
Durability
It didn’t take long for us to notice that Altec Lansing prioritised durability over everything. Even after rigorous testing, the unit showed no signs of weakness.
This is because it is quite literally built like a brick. It definitely has weight to it, but it’s not too heavy considering its size.
Plus, it’s covered with layers of rubberized padding. So any damage that it does take, doesn’t affect the working of the speaker.
Connectivity
The Life Jacket 2 isn’t limiting either. It offers a Bluetooth range of up to 30 feet and comes with quite a few options for connectivity.
You can always switch it up and connect the speaker to your smartphone via NFC or AUX.
One thing that we found super useful is that the Bluetooth speaker can also act as a power bank to charge other devices.
This versatility only helps its case as an outdoor speaker.
Battery Life
We found the speaker’s battery life to be one of its most impressive features.
Altec Lansing offers 16 hours of battery life. So once it’s fully charged, you’ll have nothing to worry about as it can easily last a few days.
Its large capacity makes it ideal for a full day out or even a camping trip.