Soundcore’s newest outdoor-focused Bluetooth speaker, the Increase 3i, is right for customers who need dependable audio throughout outside adventures — particularly on the water — the Anker subsidiary mentioned Wednesday. The corporate emphasised the little wi-fi speaker’s toughness and floatable design.
So don’t fear about dropping it within the pool, lake, river or ocean — actually, you would possibly wish to.
Soundcore Increase 3i speaker
It floats!
Soundcore Increase 3i outside speaker
This rugged, 50-watt outside speaker options IP68 waterproofing and a floatable design with saltwater resistance. Options contains BassUp 2.0, Bluetooth 5.3, 16-hour playtime and stereo pairing with a second speaker.
- Floatable design
- Totally waterproof
- 16-hour battery life
- At its compact dimension, do not count on everybody on the lake to listen to it
The $139.99 speaker combines a floating design with military-grade sturdiness, Soundcore mentioned. That positions the speaker as a direct competitor to comparable choices that Apple customers would possibly pair with their gadgets for outside leisure. However the Increase 3i appears harder than most.
Designed to remain afloat and survive tough situations
The Increase 3i’s most distinctive function is its means to drift upright in water whereas sustaining optimum sound projection, Soundcore mentioned. This floating functionality builds on earlier Soundcore fashions, guaranteeing the speaker stays steady and audible even when unintentionally dropped in swimming pools, lakes or ocean waters. And with 16 hours of battery life per cost, the speaker goals to offer all-day audio for prolonged outside actions with out requiring frequent recharging.
Sturdiness extends past water resistance with the speaker’s IP68 score, permitting it to face up to submersion as much as 1.5 meters for half-hour. The gadget contains a specialised protecting coating that provides 5 occasions the saltwater resistance of standard audio system. Soundcore mentioned it examined the speaker with 240 hours of salt spray publicity with no indicators of corrosion.
For customers involved about drops and impacts, the Increase 3i can survive falls from as much as one meter onto concrete surfaces, making it appropriate for poolside events, tenting journeys, and seaside gatherings the place accidents are probably.
Audio efficiency tailor-made for outside areas
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The speaker’s audio system facilities round a 40W, 3.7 by 2-inch woofer paired with a 10W, 0.65-inch tweeter, supplemented by twin bass radiators. This configuration goals to ship clear excessive frequencies whereas sustaining robust bass response in open outside environments the place sound sometimes dissipates shortly.
Soundcore’s BassUp 2.0 know-how supplies a further 3dB bass enhance when activated. That may double the bass output in comparison with equally sized competing fashions, in line with Soundcore. For customers wanting expanded soundstage, the Increase 3i helps True Wi-fi Stereo pairing. That permits two items to create devoted left and proper channels for stereo separation.
Sensible options accessible by way of cell app
The Soundcore cell app unlocks a number of sensible options for outside use. Customers can customise EQ settings to match their listening preferences and management the speaker’s programmable LED gentle present. The lights synchronize with music playback by way of bass radiators on each side of the unit.
Three specialised capabilities add utility past customary audio playback. The Emergency Alarm function generates a 96-decibel alert by holding the BassUp button for 5 seconds. That might be helpful for outside security. Voice Amplifier mode lets customers document and broadcast voice messages by way of the speaker. And Buzz Clear prompts inside vibrations to take away amassed mud and particles from the gadget.
Availability and pricing choices
It floats!
Soundcore Increase 3i outside speaker
This rugged, 50-watt outside speaker options IP68 waterproofing and a floatable design with saltwater resistance. Options contains BassUp 2.0, Bluetooth 5.3, 16-hour playtime and stereo pairing with a second speaker.
- Floatable design
- Totally waterproof
- 16-hour battery life
- At its compact dimension, do not count on everybody on the lake to listen to it
The Increase 3i launches at $139.99 on Amazon and Soundcore, with preliminary availability restricted to adventurer black and deep ocean blue coloration choices. Two further colours — jungle inexperienced and desert rose brown — will develop into out there in late June or early July.
And what’s extra, a premium bundle that includes a carry deal with and magnetic case will arrive later this summer time for $149.99 in blue or black colours.
