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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£120
  • Avg. price in US: ~$150
  • Audio output power: 10.00 W
  • Battery life: ?
  • IP rating: IP67
  • Bluetooth version: 4.2
  • Weight: ?

Altec XL Jacket review. Compare 130 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Speakers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.5

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.

Score components:

80.0%

7.5

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Very good
7.5

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

32.0%

6.4

Audio

20.0%

8.3

Battery

18.0%

9.5

Durability

16.0%

5.8

Connectivity

8.0%

8.4

Controls

3.0%

9.1

Design

3.0%

6.5

Smart features

Very good
?

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 9.2
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    9.7

    IP rating

    20.0%

    ?

    Weight

    15.0%

    ?

    Battery life

  • 5.5
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.9

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    ?

    Battery life

    15.0%

    ?

    Weight

    15.0%

    10

    Party mode

  • 5.6
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    ?

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    1.9

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    ?

    Weight

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £120

Best rankings

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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Altec Lansing LifeJacket XL is an ultra-rugged portable Bluetooth speaker featuring an IP67 rating that makes it waterproof, sandproof, shockproof, and capable of floating in water. Weighing approximately 1.28 pounds and measuring 7.1 x 2.9 x 4.2 inches, it delivers clear stereo sound through its 1.5-inch dual dynamic drivers with 10 watts of maximum output power, all while boasting an impressive 100-foot wireless range, built-in NFC pairing, voice assistant compatibility, and an extensive battery life of up to 40 hours that doubles as a power bank via its USB output port. Main pros include its near-indestructible design, built-in universal tripod mount, exceptional battery endurance, and dependable speakerphone functionality. However, notable cons include its bulkier 2148.75 cubic centimeter body volume compared to rivals, lack of a physical battery level indicator, and mushy rubberized buttons that can make volume adjustments sluggish.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Altec XL Jacket

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

32.0%

?

Audio

20.0%

?

Battery

18.0%

?

Durability

16.0%

?

Connectivity

8.0%

?

Controls

3.0%

?

Design

3.0%

?

Smart features

7.5
Altec XL Jacket has a technical score of 7.51 points, which is higher than 87.5% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

?
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters: When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
1.0
Altec XL Jacket has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 58.2% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.

When it matters: When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.5

Overall score

40.0%

9.9

Price

8.2
Altec XL Jacket has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.2 points, which is higher than 83.4% of products in this category.
Audio output power
What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 W

10.00 W
Altec XL Jacket has an audio output power of 10.00 W which is lower than that of 66.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 10.00 W.
Driver unit size
What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 50 mm

40.00 mm
Altec XL Jacket has a driver unit size of 40.00 mm which is smaller than that of 76.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 13.2% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 40.00 mm.
Number of drivers
What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 2

2
Altec XL Jacket has 2 drivers, which is more than 24.5% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 45.5% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 2.
Frequency response tolerance
What it is: The allowed deviation around the stated frequency response curve.
When it matters: When a flatter and more accurate frequency response matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 3 dB

?
Lowest frequency
What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <= 60 Hz

20.00 Hz
Altec XL Jacket has a lowest frequency of 20.00 Hz which is lower than that of 84.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 14% of portable speakers.
Lower frequency-response endpoint: 20.00 Hz.
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Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive audio over Bluetooth.
When it matters: When wireless playback from phones, tablets, or computers matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Altec XL Jacket supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 5.0

4.2
Altec XL Jacket supports Bluetooth version 4.2 which is older than that of 53.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.8% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 4.2.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 10 m

9.00 m
Altec XL Jacket has a maximum Bluetooth range of 9.00 m which is shorter than that of 95.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.5% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range: 9.00 m.
Bluetooth profiles supported
What it is: The Bluetooth operating profiles available for playback, control, or calls.
When it matters: When Bluetooth playback, control, and call compatibility depend on specific profiles.

Importance: LOW

?
Bluetooth LE Audio
What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports the low-energy Bluetooth audio standard.
When it matters: When newer low-power Bluetooth audio features matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Altec XL Jacket does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 h

?
Battery capacity
What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 5000 mAh

10,200 mAh
Altec XL Jacket has a battery capacity of 10,200 mAh which is larger than that of 97.3% of portable speakers.
Charging time
What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 4 h

4 hours
Altec XL Jacket has a charging time of 4 hours which is longer than that of 67% of portable speakers and equal to that of 19.3% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 20 W

?
Built-in rechargeable battery
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Altec XL Jacket has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: IP67+

IP67
Altec XL Jacket has an IP rating of IP67 which provides better ingress protection than 80% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 19.1% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Altec XL Jacket is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Altec XL Jacket is dust resistant. 48.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 1 m

1 m
Altec XL Jacket has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m which is deeper than that of 52.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 47.4% of portable speakers.
Drop resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the housing is designed to survive accidental drops.
When it matters: When the speaker may be bumped or suffer an accidental fall during outdoor or travel use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Altec XL Jacket resists accidental impacts. 67.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
What it is: The physical area of the speaker where its controls are located.
When it matters: When you want controls that are easy to reach in the speaker intended placement.

Importance: LOW

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Touchscreen
What it is: Indicates whether a touch-sensitive screen is integrated.
When it matters: When direct visual control is more convenient than buttons or an app.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Altec XL Jacket does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
The speaker does not have an integrated touchscreen.
Smartphone app control
What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

?
Remote control
What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated remote control is supplied or supported.
When it matters: When you want to control playback from across the room.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Altec XL Jacket includes a remote control. 85.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
A dedicated remote-control option is documented.
Fast pairing
What it is: Shows whether setup with compatible devices can be completed more quickly.
When it matters: When quick setup with compatible devices matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Altec XL Jacket supports fast pairing. 77.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports documented one-tap or quick device pairing.
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Weight
What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 1000 g

?
Height
What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 20 cm

9 cm
Altec XL Jacket has a height of 9 cm which is shorter than that of 67.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Width
What it is: The side-to-side external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit a narrow shelf, bag, or tabletop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 25 cm

?
Depth
What it is: The front-to-back depth of the speaker housing.
When it matters: When the speaker should take up less front-to-back space.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 10 cm

?
Carry options
What it is: The available ways to carry, hang, or attach the speaker.
When it matters: When a handle, strap, or attachment point changes how you carry the speaker.

Importance: LOW

?
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Companion app name
What it is: The official app used to control settings and functions of the speaker.
When it matters: When app compatibility and the available control features depend on the official app.

Importance: LOW

?
Firmware updates
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive firmware revisions after purchase.
When it matters: When post-purchase fixes and feature improvements matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Altec XL Jacket does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No supported user-accessible firmware update path.
Firmware update method
What it is: The path used to install firmware updates on the speaker.
When it matters: When the convenience and reliability of installing updates matters.

Importance: LOW

?
Voice assistant support
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can work with supported voice assistants.
When it matters: When hands-free control through a compatible assistant matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Altec XL Jacket supports voice assistants. 73.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
What it is: Shows whether Spotify can stream directly to the speaker over the network.
When it matters: When Spotify should stream directly without keeping phone audio active.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Altec XL Jacket does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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Altec XL Jacket vs the average portable speaker

  • Better ingress protection
    Altec XL Jacket has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP67 vs IPX5).
    What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
    When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: IP67+

    Altec XL Jacket has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP67 vs IPX5).IP67 vs IPX5
  • 7,600 mAh more battery capacity
    Altec XL Jacket has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (10,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
    When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 5000 mAh

    Altec XL Jacket has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (10,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).10200 mAh vs 2600 mAh
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    Altec XL Jacket has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
    When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 1 m

    Altec XL Jacket has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).1 m vs 0 m
  • 40 Hz deeper bass extension
    Altec XL Jacket has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
    Lower frequency-response endpoint: 20.00 Hz.
    What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <= 60 Hz

    Altec XL Jacket has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).20.00 Hz vs 60.00 Hz
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Altec XL Jacket has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
    What it is: Shows whether the device uses separate left and right audio channels.
    When it matters: When true left-and-right channel playback matters without pairing a second speaker.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Altec XL Jacket has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • Has an equalizer
    Altec XL Jacket has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
    What it is: Shows whether the sound balance can be adjusted across frequency ranges.
    When it matters: When you want to adjust bass, midrange, or treble balance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Altec XL Jacket has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • Resists accidental impacts
    Altec XL Jacket resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
    What it is: Indicates whether the housing is designed to survive accidental drops.
    When it matters: When the speaker may be bumped or suffer an accidental fall during outdoor or travel use.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Altec XL Jacket resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
  • Floats in water
    Altec XL Jacket floats in water, while the average portable speaker does not float in water.
    What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can float if dropped into water.
    When it matters: When the speaker may be used around pools, boats, or open water.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Altec XL Jacket floats in water, while the average portable speaker does not float in water.
  • 40 Hz deeper bass extension
    Altec XL Jacket has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Altec XL Jacket has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • 3 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    Altec XL Jacket has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (95 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    Altec XL Jacket supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • 7,600 mAh more battery capacity
    Altec XL Jacket has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (10,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • Has a power bank function
    Altec XL Jacket has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Better ingress protection
    Altec XL Jacket has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP67 vs IPX5).
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    Altec XL Jacket has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
  • Resists accidental impacts
    Altec XL Jacket resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
  • Floats in water
    Altec XL Jacket floats in water, while the average portable speaker does not float in water.
  • Has an equalizer
    Altec XL Jacket has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • Supports fast pairing
    Altec XL Jacket supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Supports party mode
    Altec XL Jacket supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • Includes a remote control
    Altec XL Jacket includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • Supports playback mute
    Altec XL Jacket supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
  • Supports voice assistants
    Altec XL Jacket supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.

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Smart features
  • 10 mm smaller main driver
    Altec XL Jacket has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (40 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 40.00 mm.
  • 10 W less audio output power
    Altec XL Jacket has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (10 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 10.00 W.
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    Altec XL Jacket has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.2.
  • 1 m shorter Bluetooth range
    Altec XL Jacket has a shorter Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (9 m vs 10 m).
    Maximum Bluetooth range: 9.00 m.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Altec XL Jacket has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    Altec XL Jacket does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Altec XL Jacket has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).
    What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
    When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <= 4 h

    Altec XL Jacket has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).4 hours vs 3 hours
  • 10 mm smaller main driver
    Altec XL Jacket has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (40 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 40.00 mm.
    What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
    When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 50 mm

    Altec XL Jacket has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (40 mm vs 50.00 mm).40.00 mm vs 50.00 mm
  • 10 W less audio output power
    Altec XL Jacket has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (10 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 10.00 W.
    What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
    When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 20 W

    Altec XL Jacket has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (10 W vs 20.00 W).10.00 W vs 20.00 W
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    Altec XL Jacket does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
    What it is: Shows whether the remaining battery level can be displayed clearly.
    When it matters: When you want to know the remaining charge before or during use.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Altec XL Jacket does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    Altec XL Jacket has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.2.
    What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
    When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 5.0

    Altec XL Jacket has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).4.2 vs 5.0
  • 3.69x less popular
    Altec XL Jacket is less popular than the average portable speaker (1.00 vs 3.688).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
    When it matters: When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
    Altec XL Jacket is less popular than the average portable speaker (1.00 vs 3.688).1 vs 3.69
  • 1 m shorter Bluetooth range
    Altec XL Jacket has a shorter Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (9 m vs 10 m).
    Maximum Bluetooth range: 9.00 m.
    What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
    When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 10 m

    Altec XL Jacket has a shorter Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (9 m vs 10 m).9.00 m vs 10 m
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What customers like about Altec XL Jacket?

  • Extremely rugged, shockproof, and durable exterior shell
  • Excellent waterproofing with an IP67 rating and the ability to float
  • Exceptional battery life, lasting up to 40 hours on a full charge
  • Functions as a built-in power bank to charge smartphones via USB
  • Includes a universal tripod mount and physical handlebar mounting options
  • Clear, crisp mid and high-frequency sound performance

What customers dislike about Altec XL Jacket?

  • Audio can distort or crackle at the highest volume levels
  • Lacks deep or powerful low-end bass response
  • Heavy and bulky design makes it less ideal for casual portability
  • Voice prompts and status announcements are loud and cannot be muted
  • Built-in microphone provides poor call quality on speakerphone

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