Altec Lansing - SoundBucket XL Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Qi Wireless Charging Pad - Black

We have needed a portable bluetooth speaker for a while. We are huge lovers of outdoor activities like beach days (Florida natives) and camping. With that, comes a need for a rugged speaker that can safely be used outside without worry of rain or the elements messing it up. The fact that the Altec Lansing SoundBucket XL is waterproof made it an ideal choice for us. We don't have to worry about the rain or some water getting on it and ruining it. It also holds up really well to sand and dirt too. My favorite feature about this sturdy speaker is that it can charge your phone while you are using it. This kept our device charged all day for other things like selfies and photos of our trips, while also providing us with plenty of tunes to keep us entertained. The sound quality is great, and rarely did we have issues with interference. The bluetooth distance is pretty darn decent too. If you like the outdoors, and need a portable speaker for your fun, then this one is a great choice!

We have a lot of tech gadget in our home since my SO is in the tech industry. This speaker is hands down our favorites. It's waterproof, so there's no worry about taking it outside for a pool party when my son has his friends over. The sound is crisp and there's speakers all around the "bucket" so there's no dead spot. The subwoofer gives a nice "boom" so you can feel the music as well. Battery life is really good and lasts all day, plus the added benefit of a phone charging doc or plug in makes it multitask.

I received this speaker to share my honest review. I was a little nervous when I took the speaker out of the box for the first time because the metal cover was detached from the speaker as I lifted it up. Without an issue I was able to snap it back in and it looks like it is actually removable, although I wouldn't recommend trying to remove without a reason. Once I turned the speaker on and hooked it up to my phone, setup was very easy and quick. The speaker sound was great and my favorite feature was the wireless charging. I think this speaker would be the perfect party speaker or even assembly speaker if you hold meetings or assemblies at work. The lights are fun to watch change with the music and entertaining for the family!

I'm the tech guy in the family, always expected to bring the latest gear whenever we get together. Summertime means picnics and backyard parties... which means I have to supply the sound. I may have found my favorite outdoor party speaker yet in the Altec Sound Bucket XL. It has all the features I thought I wanted, and then a few more. One more thing: I thought the Qi charging pad was a gimmick, until I realized I was using it at every single BBQ we went to.

Impressive sound kinda heavy and bulky but sound makes up for any awkwardness

The Altec Lansing SoundBucket XL Waterproof Bluetooth Portable Speaker is so cool! It has 20 hours of battery life, and a 60 Watt – 360 degree music listening experience. It has a down firing subwoofer for bass booming sound, as well as QI wireless charging and USB smartphone charging. There are FIVE LED illuminating light modes, which is super fun, and the speaker is IP67 waterproof. It is VERY cool. Just because summer is almost over doesn’t mean parties are.

In the past, I’ve mostly used my phone to play music around the house and in the backyard. But now that I have an Altec Lansing SoundBucket XL Waterproof Bluetooth Portable Speaker, I realize how unsuited my phone was for the job. Whether we are dancing in the living room, swimming at the pool or playing in the backyard, the SoundBucket takes the experience to another level. The music is so much more clear, crisp, strong and resonant. The SoundBucket plays our favorite songs straight from any Bluetooth device while pumping an amazing sound through its 50 watt RMS speaker. My kids also enjoy the glowing LED and strobe lights. The battery power is also very impressive. If music gets you moving, the Altec Lansing SoundBucket XL Waterproof Bluetooth Portable Speaker will help get you moving however and wherever you want to go.

I received the Altec Lansing Soundbucket XL from the Best Buy Bloggers Program. I love the versatility of the Soundbucket. It has fantastic sound! The big plus is that it is waterproof (what!?) and rugged, which means my husband can use it on his work bench and we don't have to worry about dust or a spill. The speaker is protected! The wireless charging means you don't have to worry about your phone pooping out mid playlist Overall, it's a great speaker, a bit heavy, but that is to be expected with how it performs. What bummed me out was not being able to get Alexa/Amazon music to sync, which means I couldn't access my music subscription. Other than that, it's pretty awesome!