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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 619 reviews

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92%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are positive about the Mini LifeJacket Jolt IMW479L Portable Bluetooth Speaker's sound quality, ease of use, and battery life. Many appreciate its compact size and waterproof design, along with the added features like lights. However, some customers reported issues with the power button. Overall, the positive feedback on sound and usability outweighs the negative comments regarding a specific component.

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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good unit but the sound quality is poor

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The mini life jacket is a nice little unit but if you’re looking for a good portable sound your better off with the Altec life jacket unit. This unit doesn’t hav the clarity or big sound like the regular life jacket.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for the price, sound is good for the size

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works good have yet to test the waterproof portion

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is OK but it could sound with a better quality and colors mode are fantastic

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Faulty Battery

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this 2 Christmas ago. Sounds ok but when you try to put to put it loud it gets very distorted. But my biggest problem with it is that the battery is dying. I only use it in the bathroom when Im taking a shower so maybe 10 15 minutes a day. I will try to charge it but it takes forever to charge and thats if it does charge. I had it on charge for three weeks and it just stood at 70%. I tried all different chargers I have in the house and its still the same. If I dissconnect the charging cable the battery dies real fast. Now its been stuck on 10% for 4 days now. You know whats sad is that Altec knows about their faulty batteries that they have instructions online how to take this thing apart and try and repair it yourself. I will definitely not buy another one of their products again.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from AltecLansingCustomerServ
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      Hi there - Thank you for your feedback. We are so sorry you're experiencing this with our Mini LifeJacket Jolt (IMW479L). Please reach out to us on our social media channels (Facebook: @alteclansing, Instagram: @alteclansingoffical), by phone at 1-855-292-4087 or by e-mail at alsupport@sakar.com. We'd be happy to assist you! AltecLansing

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Its good for now

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far so good its not as loud as i wanted it but its close enough

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    WORKS FINE

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    ENJOY WHEN LISTENING TO ANYTHING FROM MY LAPTOP ORDERED ONE FOR MY DAUGHTER

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good quality. I would definitely recommend this speaker.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for the beach

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a really good item love it. Definitely buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Ok Bluetooth speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice typical small speaker sound. Reasonable on sale price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s really amazing and it’s a very good looking speaker plus it’s sounds clear

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It's a'ight

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My husband enjoyed it very much. Thanks y'all . I will be back.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice reasonable priced speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good Bluetooth speaker for indoor and outdoor use!!!!?!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Okspeaker

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Even though i got it at a discount point.. i most of say it volume is too low i was expecting power volume... ohwell its a nice overal speaker

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Broke after a month. Poor compatibilty, zero apps

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Broken after a month. ZERO apps to support it. Can not be easily paired with another speaker. Reception spotty even when inches from cell phone. Altec is a pain to work with, my only option is waiting 6 weeks to 2 months for a replacement. Bestbuy unwilling to send another, and I am trying not to go out during pandemic. I won't buy another Altec product, it seems they have fallen way behind on their app support.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from AltecLansingCustomerServ
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      Hi there - Thank you for your feedback. We are so sorry you're experiencing this with our Mini LifeJacket Jolt (IMW479L). Please reach out to us on our social media channels (Facebook: @alteclansing, Instagram: @alteclansingoffical), by phone at 1-855-292-4087 or by e-mail at alsupport@sakar.com. We'd be happy to assist you! AltecLansing

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Bad pricing

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very small not very loud. Paid 70 at best buy, then saw they sell the same at Walmart for 50. Still not worth imo

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Built tough, but sound quality not up to par.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Feels very heavy duty but the sound doesn't compare to everything else in that price point.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    works

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Couldn't get anyone to help me try this out. Took a chance and it works ok.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Too loud!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The volume was too loud.I wasn’t looking for something as loud, but it works.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from AltecLansingCustomerServ
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      Hi there - We're sorry you've experienced this with our IMW479L Mini LifeJacket Jolt. Please contact us by phone at 1-855-292-4087, by our social media channels (Facebook: @alteclansing, Instagram: @alteclansingoffical), or by e-mail at alsupport@sakar.com. We'd be happy to assist you! AltecLansing

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    upgraded

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had the mini h20 speaker and upgraded to this. Hooe the battery works better than the mini

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    To confusing for a non techi to set up. Did not have a plug as i was told it did

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend