Acer’s Halo Swing Merges the Best Parts of Bluetooth and Smart Speakers Into a Waterproof Package

Wireless Bluetooth speakers have been around for so long that it ’s hard to get excited over novel manakin that only bid incremental improvements to battery life and profound quality year after class . That ’s why Acer ’s new Halo Swing caught our eye . Yes , it ’s yet another rainproof wireless speaker , but it ’s also a impertinent talker that does n’t demand a permanent lead to a power outlet , so you’re able to still have access to Google Assistant while party out in the backyard .

Like its predecessor , the originalAcer Halo Smart Speaker , the Halo Swing also features a low - res livid light-emitting diode display beneath its fabric wrap that ’s invisible until it turns on , expose data like the time of day , the weather , alarm , or even notifications mirrored from a connected smartphone . Using an consequent mobile app , the light-emitting diode display can also be programme with custom messages or image you could draw yourself .

Acer is promising 360 - degree sound from the Halo Swing , with bass performance from a construct - in subwoofer , and up to 10 hour of jam pump on a unmarried complaint . The shelling can be top off using the speaker ’s USB - C port , or an included receiving set charge dock that also heighten the lead spark show on the bottom . It also comes with a removable leather strap for easy carry or hang the speaker , but limited IPX5 waterproofing , which mean that it can shrug off rainfall or splashes , but not an accidental douse in a pool .

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Connectivity to devices or straightaway to streaming services is handle by either Bluetooth or wifi 6 compatibility , although particular on pricing or availableness have n’t been revealed at this point .

Those who choose their tech to be hide out out are probably going to roll their eyes at the Halo Swing , which follows the recent trend of Bluetooth speakers comprise colorful light-emitting diode light shows that flash and heartbeat along with whatever music is on . There ’s a tintinnabulation of them around the base of the speaker that are also used to visually indicate when Google Assistant is listening to your questions or commands , so there ’s at least some practical functionality offered .

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