Anker's new outdoor wireless speaker vibrates to shake off dust and sand
The Soundcore Boom 3i is currently available for purchase through the brand's Canadian online store for $189.99, which is about $139 when converted to US currency. The speaker isn't yet listed on the US version of the Soundcore website.
The Boom 3i is not only completely waterproof, it also floats, but not just for the sake of making it easier to recover should it fall off a boat or dock. The Boom 3i is engineered so that its speakers are always pointing upwards and are fully functional while floating, so you can use it directly in the pool or while having a swim at the lake. If you're using it in a river with a fast moving current you may want to consider attaching something heavy to the speaker's detachable carrying strap to create a makeshift anchor.
Being waterproof makes the speaker easy to clean when you get back from the beach, but for dislodging dust or sand stuck in the speaker grill, the Boom 3i has a Buzz Clean mode that makes it vibrate intensely to shake off dirt. It also includes a mode that leverages its 96db of sound output to play an emergency alarm should you find yourself in need of help, and it can double as a megaphone using Soundcore's mobile app and your phone as a mic.
Battery life is rated at up to 16 hours with the volume at 50 percent and features like boosted bass and synchronized LED accent lighting turned off. If battery life is your priority in a wireless speaker, there are better options available. But if you want a speaker you won't have to worry about babying while you're out on an adventure, the Boom 3i seems tougher than most.
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