Product Comparison: Bose SoundLink Mini II vs Altec Lansing Life Jacket iMW575


General Specifications
Brand
Bose
Altec Lansing
Model
SoundLink
Life Jacket 3
Origin
China
China
About the product
The SoundLink Mini Bluetooth speaker II delivers full sound with deeper lows than you’d expect from a speaker that fits in the palm of your hand. And because it’s wireless and ultra-compact, it’s easy to take Bose sound anywhere.
The Altec Lansing iMW575 Life Jacket Bluetooth Wireless Speaker features great stereo sound with Voice Confirmation and an onboard microphone for clear, hands-free communication. This portable speaker includes two powerful 2.5 inch drivers with Altec DSP Audio Enhancement technology for optimum music playback and APT-X for CD-quality wireless audio--as well as a 3.5mm AUX-in cable for added device compatibility. The rechargeable Lithium-ion battery offers up to 16 hours of battery life on a full charge. The rubberized jacket has an IPX 67 Water/Dust/Shock-proof rating, durable enough to carry with you anywhere.
Key Specs
Power output
50 W
Connection Type
Bluetooth
IP67 waterproof, built-in smartphone charger, on-board microphone, hands-free operation
Range
30 ft.
30 ft.
Battery Life
10 hour(s)
16 hour(s)
Dynamic Configuration
3 drivers
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Bose SoundLink Mini II Portable Bluetooth Speakers
  • I am very disappointed in the battery life of Bose products. In the 1 1/2 years I have had this Speaker I have taken very good care of it and used it very little. At this point, it will not charge over 50 percent.
  • This is my first BOSE product - I love the sound clarity and battery life.
  • The battery life is awesome. The unit itself cosmetically looks a little dated, but the sound makes it worth it.
  • The Bluetooth connects immediately upon turning on the device. Most take at least a couple seconds, but not the SoundLink.
  • Good battery life - charge level was still 100% after watching the first movie.
Size & Weight
Color
Black
Blue
Height
2 in.
3.2 in.
Width
7.1 in.
8 in.
Depth
2.3 in.
3.2 in.
Weight
1.5 lbs.
1.5 lbs.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Bose SoundLink Mini II Portable Bluetooth Speakers
  • I wanted a well made, good sounding, small portable speaker for the home and I don't think I could have made a better choice.
  • The sound from this small speaker is spectacular. It produces great bass with well balances treble and is made with precision quality- it is surprisingly heavy.
  • I enjoy the excellent battery life, sounds, tones, and volume range from this small speaker.
  • The bass is absolutely astounding from such a small unit.
  • Great little speaker; very big sound for its size. I'm also really surprised by the BT range - much better than the JBL flip I've used in the past.
Features
Controls
Buttons
Touch control
Material
Plastic
Display Type
No
No
Battery Type
Lithium-ion polymer
April 30, 2014
Supported Systems
Smartphones / Tablets, PC
Hand Strap
No
Protection
Water-resistant
Yes
Accessories Included
Charging cradle, Power adaptor
Cables, adapter, mount
Extras
Built-in speakerphone, allows you to enjoy hands-free calling, Easy pairing, Charges easily
Waterproof, shockproof, snowproof
What customers say about "Features"
Bose SoundLink Mini II Portable Bluetooth Speakers
  • The ability to use it as a speakerphone is a handy feature. Callers have noted that my voice sounds clear. An incoming call can be answered (or refused) with a tap of a button on top of the unit.
  • Just push the button on the speaker and you can speak through it. I can hear others well through it, and they tell me they hear me normally.
  • Connecting is also a breeze, after your initial set up. Its as easy as pushing a button.
  • The action button is a really cool way to let you pause and change tracks without fussing with your phone.
  • I like the multifunction button to pause and skip songs.
Interfaces
AUX In
Yes
Yes
Ethernet Port
No
Micro USB
Yes
Yes
USB
No
Yes
Lightning Port
No
NFC
No
Yes
Card Slot
No
What customers say about "Interfaces"
Bose SoundLink Mini II Portable Bluetooth Speakers
  • They have also increased the battery life and changed from a proprietary charging connector to a standard mini-USB port.
  • I really appreciate that it can charge through the included proprietary base or through micro-USB.
  • I use it with phone and desktop computer via bluetooth and now have it working via the aux input as sound system for my TV.
  • Everything great except it buzz really loud connecting with aux when nothing is played.
  • The AUX jack, thru which music plays fine, shuts off after 15 minutes.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
FCC, CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
Manual
MSRP
Closed
Site of manufacturer
Product manuals
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1208116/Altec-Imw575.html?page=17#manual
Ebay
4.4
Number of speakers
2
Reviews
Bestbuy
Amazon
3.9
Other reviews