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

Really impressed with this speaker. Easy to carry, wireless charging for your cell phone, good battery life, and the sound quality is quite good....We’ll see how long the battery last while stuck indoors with all this virus stuff going on

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.

This is the best speaker ever. The sound is awesome and it’s great to have out by the pool. I also love the fact that wirelessly charges my phone while it’s playing. Best value ever.

Best speaker I have ever purchased. I love that it will charge your phone while playing with no interruptions. The sound is great. Love taking this to the sports fields or just outside while doing yard work. It’s very loud (even had neighbors come ask to turn it down and I live out in the country with acreage) I have never had any issues with it. Charges and lasts a great amount of time.

Speaker is definitely on the large side, but it's easy to carry with the built-in handle. I love the wireless charging Qi pad for your cell phone so you can stream music and stay charged. I haven't test how rugged it is in the elements, but it's nice to not have to be worried about rain, light water splashes or dirt/dust while using it. Battery life seems to be good and even while charging your phone wirelessly. Sound quality is quite good and so is the volume. My only nitpick is that it's difficult to change bluetooth sources if your paired device won't automatically disconnect. In other words, putting the speaker in pairing mode won't always allow you to connect to a another device until the 1st one disconnects.