Bose is expanding its smart speaker offerings with the aptly named Bose Portable Home Speaker, which includes Bluetooth connectivity, voice control and virtual assistant integration into a 7.5-inch by 4-inch package. The 2.3-pound speaker is made for on the go activities, with 12 hours of battery life, an IPX4 water resistance rating.
Constructed of anodized aluminum, the speaker tips the scales at just 2.3 pounds yet provides up to 12 hours of 360-degree sound with “deeper bass than any other portable smart speaker its size.” Inside are three passive radiators, a proprietary deflector and a high-excursion driver. Its IPX4 rating protects the device from splashing water, no matter the direction, and you can recharge it via USB-C or with the optional $29 charging cradle.
With the announcement, Bose beats rival Sonos to the punch as rumors suggest a portable Bluetooth speaker from the latter is coming as early as next week.
The Bose Portable Home Speaker launches on September 19 in your choice of black or silver color schemes for $349.
