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Altec Lansing IMW257 Mini H2O Wireless Bluetooth Waterproof Speaker Black
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
509
Old Reviews
43
Unverified
151
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360 meters
SIZE
Yes
BLUETOOTH
Review Analysis - 315 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Sound Quality
121sound quality, little speaker, loud, sounds, music
+89%
-11%
" ... Now when my coworkers play trashy rap music I just whip this bad boy out and play some bagpipes! ... "
" ... This speeker has good sound to be as small as it is. ... "
" ... Really small package makes it easy to carry around and doesn’t sacrifice any sound. ... "
" ... The cutest lil speaker you’ll ever buy!! ... "
" ... It's so small and packs a punch for sound. ... "
" ... I love this speaker. ... Very compact but delivers a great sound. ... "
" ... all sizes sound better then expected . ... "
" ... At least I can enjoy the lake or river in my kayak with some pleasant music. ... "
Volume
73loud, little speaker, volume, sound quality, louder
+84%
-16%
" ... Loud, small easy to carry ... "
" ... It's so small and packs a punch for sound. ... "
" ... I love this speaker. ... "
" ... Very loud and it floats so I can use it in the pool ... "
" ... This little speaker ROCKS! ... Surprised at how good the sound quality was and the volume level. ... "
" ... Love this speaker ! ... "
" ... The sound quality is as expected for such a small speaker. ... "
" ... Great little speaker. ... Nice sound and plenty of volume. ... "
Water Resistance
49water, beach, shower, sand, river
+94%
-6%
" ... I use this for hiking. ... "
" ... They love being able to listen to their music where ever they go, especially the shower. ... "
" ... It's definitely going to be my workout, camping, beach and instant addition to any hangout little buddy. ... "
" ... We use ours while sailing, and haven’t had any troubles with sea spray hitting it ... "
" ... Very loud and it floats so I can use it in the pool ... "
" ... Perfect for biking, walking, hiking, kayaking or just hanging out at the beach or poolside. ... "
" ... At least I can enjoy the lake or river in my kayak with some pleasant music. ... "
" ... Great speaker for the beach! ... "
Size
49small, portable, speaker, compact, pocket
+98%
-2%
" ... Loud, small easy to carry ... "
" ... This little guy packs a punch. ... Really small package makes it easy to carry around and doesn’t sacrifice any sound. ... "
" ... I've had a handful of portable speakers from 15$-250$ this is by far my favorite, slips right into my purse or pocket. ... "
" ... Very compact but delivers a great sound. ... "
" ... Pocket sized and packs a punch. ... "
" ... Great little portable speaker for the money ... "
" ... amazing, this little thing, about the size of a pack of cigarettes. ... "
" ... good size for beach and traveling. ... "
Price
33speaker, worth, money, sounds, size and price
+91%
-9%
" ... Such a good little speaker for the price! ... Cheaper than anywhere we found in stores too. ... "
" ... Great for the price. ... "
" ... Great sound for the money. ... "
" ... I played with this product in the mall. ... "
" ... Great little portable speaker for the money ... "
" ... It’s the best speaker for the price out there ... "
" ... Thirty bucks well spent. ... "
" ... Nice little waterproof speaker for the price. ... "
Battery Life
27charge, lasts, last, battery life, long time
+63%
-37%
" ... Battery lasts plenty of long. ... "
" ... Battery could last longer but over all its quality and well tested durability has impressed me multiple times. ... "
" ... Easy to use, good sound and volume, and battery seems to last a fairly long time. ... "
" ... Decent battery life and good sound quality. ... "
" ... Battery life is more then enough for a days use. ... "
" ... My only con would be the battery life and charge time. ... It last for about 3-4 hours at full blast and takes about 2 hours to charge ... "
" ... Most importantly for me, the battery lasts while I'm at work. ... "
" ... Standby battery life could be better, but again, it's low cost. ... "
Product Reliability
26month, days, week, years, stopped working
+31%
-69%
" ... Product stopped working completely after 2 weeks. ... "
" ... Broken and damaged when I got it. ... "
" ... This speaker didn't last more than 3 months since I purchased it. ... "
" ... Either I got a faulty speaker or this model is poorly made. ... "
" ... Well mine must be a lemon because it does not work. ... "
" ... It worked for 2 days a quit on me ... "
" ... Dropped it and it stopped working. ... Bought the second one on Amazon and it worked for less than 7 days and it stopped working. ... "
" ... It worked fine the first few days and now it cuts out. ... I've purchased two of these speakers and the first one broke within a month. ... "
Build Quality
18speaker cover, speaker, clip, hanging, bent
+50%
-50%
" ... Broken and damaged when I got it. ... I feel ripped off ... "
" ... Not worth the material it's made of I've had two,last one very lightly used wont hold a charge or stay locked on blue tooth . ... "
" ... The speaker is so light that there can only be incredibly substandard materials inside. ... "
" ... The clip that came with it is cheap and broke within the first week. ... "
" ... There was a crack whith a piece of the container missing, thr bottom part of the case was hanging on by one side due to the other side being broken, and there was a small dent on the speaker underneath the crack where the missing plastic was. ... "
" ... Only problem is that the orange cover came off after a month or so. ... Dropped rating to two stars. ... Need a better way to keep the speaker cover attached. ... "
" ... Water/dust resistance is only a silicone case and the metal speaker cover if bent will fall off ... "
For Kids
17daughter, son, bought, kids, one
+94%
-6%
" ... This is a replacement for my daughter’s old one. ... "
" ... I have one, as do each of my three kids. ... "
" ... I bought two of these for my kids for Christmas. ... Both kids love them and love that they can use them in the bathroom or by the pool without worrying that they will get ruined. ... "
" ... kid tested, mom approved. ... "
" ... I bought this for my daughter. ... "
" ... My daughter loves this. ... "
" ... Just s expected, Granddaughter loves it and exactly what she wanted. ... "
" ... My son loves his! ... "
Bluetooth
17speaker, connects, blue tooth, pairing, paired
+88%
-12%
" ... I wanted a Bluetooth speaker so I got the same one. ... "
" ... Best Bluetooth speaker. ... "
" ... connects great to my iphone and is surprisingly LOUD for a little speaker. ... "
" ... Bluetooth connects easily ... "
" ... The color is beautiful, bluetooth easily connects. ... "
" ... I use this with my phone blue tooth when blasting tunes in the shower. ... "
" ... I was able to walk at least 15ft away with a wall in between and it still kept a good BT connection. ... "
" ... Absolutely the best tiny Bluetooth speaker I have ever heard . ... "
Charging
16charging port, hold a charge, charging, speaker, plugged
+44%
-56%
" ... BUT, I was NOT able to recharge the device when the battery's initial charge was depleted. ... "
" ... Product will not hold a charge. ... "
" ... This speaker sounds awful very staticky, it also cant hold a charge, never really used it. ... "
" ... It indicates I've a full charge, but the second I try to use it, the charge is gone. ... "
" ... I purchased on Christmas Day and by May, the charging port had pushed back into the device rendering it useless. ... "
" ... First one was dead right out of the box and wouldn't take a charge. ... "
" ... Went to charge it wouldn't charge. ... "
" ... I received this in broken plastic packaging, the device doesn't hold a charge on Bluetooth for very long before needing to be plugged in. ... "
For Travel
13trip, traveling, trips, hiking, water
+92%
-8%
" ... I use this for hiking. ... "
" ... It's definitely going to be my workout, camping, beach and instant addition to any hangout little buddy. ... "
" ... This is the perfect speaker for adventure! ... "
" ... Perfect for biking, walking, hiking, kayaking or just hanging out at the beach or poolside. ... "
" ... good size for beach and traveling. ... "
" ... Really like this model because I can easily attach it to my saddle for trail riding. ... "
" ... So portable, perfect for traveling, i mean it freaking FLOATS IN WATER and it projects loudly! ... Definitely worth it for all your adventures, girls/bros trips, traveling, this is great. ... "
" ... Took it on tube float trips on the river this summer and it worked beautifully. ... "
Marketplace
13one, 20, review, found, back
+62%
-38%
" ... Cheaper than anywhere we found in stores too. ... "
" ... Found this at a retail store for $20 more then amazon. ... "
" ... Does everything as advertised. ... "
" ... We purchased at a great price on Amazon ... "
" ... I'm glad I waited to write a review. ... "
" ... It is exactly as described. ... "
" ... Thank you for a great product. ... "
" ... On sale for 20$ . ... "
Device Compatibility
12bluetooth, portable speaker, music, voice, turning
+50%
-50%
" ... This unit doesn’t connect very well. ... "
" ... And mine was having problems connecting to my phone. ... "
" ... The speaker won't pair with my HP laptop and when it was connected by a ox cord it would only play the background music during a video. ... "
" ... I just wish it doesn't have that annoying voice and keeps disconnecting from my phone. ... "
" ... i have other bluetooth devices that don't do this wi/ my iphone so . ... "
Fit
11pocket, clip, size, hand, easily
+73%
-27%
" ... I also like the small size because it can fit into my hard hat wile at work. ... "
" ... It fits in your hand, comes with a clip so if you want to hang it from a belt loop on your pants, or from your keychain, you can! ... "
" ... Fits right in your pocket. ... "
" ... I slip my iPod in my pocket and clip the speaker to a belt loop and go about my business. ... "
" ... Nice size the fit in computer case. ... "
" ... Its 4.1x1.0x2.19 big, fits in my front pocket easily and sounds great! ... "
" ... This fits in my pocket or can be clipped onto a backpack. ... "
" ... The audi quality isnt the best but for the price is okay. ... "
As Gift
10christmas, loved, present, husband, bought
+100%
" ... I bought two of these for my kids for Christmas. ... "
" ... Christmas gift for my nephew. ... He loved it ... "
" ... Just s expected, Granddaughter loves it and exactly what she wanted. ... "
" ... purchased as gift, great reviews ... "
" ... I purchased several for Christmas gifts and picked up one for myself. ... Everyone loved them! ... "
" ... My son upgraded the stereo system in my truck as a Christmas present a few years ago (great kid!) ... "
" ... My husband loved his birthday present ... "
" ... Bought it for my husband for his birthday. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 360 meters
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
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