Bang & Olufsen Launches a Water-resistant Moveable Speaker With 27-Hour Battery Lifestyles

Final month, Bang & Olufsen launched a sensible speaker that was once designed to seem like a guide, and now the corporate is popping its consideration to the outside with a water resistant moveable speaker.

The Beosound Discover(Opens in a brand new window) seems to be extra like a type of reusable espresso cups than a transportable speaker, which will not be unhealthy factor seeing because it prices $199. Bang & Olufsen designed it to be hung off the facet of a bag the use of a carabiner, and sturdy sufficient to deal with maximum climate prerequisites whilst on the similar time providing greater than an afternoon of audio playback on a unmarried price.

Measuring simply 81 by means of 124 by means of 81mm and weighing 631 grams, the Discover is made out of a mixture of Sort 2 anodized aluminum, polymer, and upholstery. It is water resistant, dustproof, and IP67 qualified, which must be plentiful coverage for the 2 1.8-inch audio system and two 30W amplifiers housed within, providing 360 levels of sound and a most sound power of 91 decibels (59 decibels of bass capability). Energy is equipped by means of a 2,400mAh battery providing 27 hours of playtime at “standard listening ranges.” Recharging takes simply two hours.

Charging is performed the use of a USB-C cable, which can be used to circulation song to the speaker. Then again, extra generally you can be profiting from Bluetooth 5.2 to attach wirelessly, and the Discover comprises certification for Made for iPhone (MFi), Microsoft Swift Pair, and Google Rapid Pair.

The Beosound Discover is to be had in Black Anthracite or Inexperienced for $199 from lately. A Gray Mist variations is ready to turn out to be to be had in the future over the summer time.