What this page covers. The Altec Lansing models ranked here span portable bluetooth speakers, including Altec Lansing Mix 2.0, Altec Lansing Rockbox XL 2.0 and Altec Lansing AL500. Use each model’s category position to compare it with alternatives of the same size and use case.
This page lists all 5 Altec Lansing speakers ranked on this site across portable bluetooth speakers. Each model is shown in the category where it competes, with its current rank and the size of that ranking.
Use the category position rather than the brand name alone: speakers from the same manufacturer can perform very differently by size, price and product family.
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Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers
Ranked #140 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - Altec Lansing Lifejacket 3: $79.99 Amazon eBay
Pros: Tank-like build quality - reviewers have frozen it, dropped it, and buried it in sand with no issues. IP67 rated; doubles as a power bank. Universal mounting clip for a bike, kayak, or backpack. True wireless pairing lets you link two units.
Cons: Barely any bass, “pathetic sounding” said Jay’s Reviews. Gets distorted with a lot of bass. The entire Altec Lansing Bluetooth speaker line likely also sounds similarly bad.
Full Altec Lansing Lifejacket 3 review and specifications →
| Aux Input | Yes |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 8" x 3.8" x 4.2" (203.2 x 96.5 x 106.7 mm) |
| Drivers | 4.5" (114mm) woofer |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 80W |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 2.7 lbs / 1.22 kg |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
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Ranked #141 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - Altec Lansing Lifejacket 2: $72.39 Amazon eBay
Pros: Tank-like build quality - reviewers have frozen it, dropped it, and buried it in sand with no issues. IP67 rated; doubles as a power bank. Universal mounting clip for a bike, kayak, or backpack. Built-in speakerphone with voice-confirmed caller ID.
Cons: Barely any bass, “pathetic sounding” said Jay’s Reviews of the line generally. Gets distorted with a lot of bass. No true wireless stereo pairing between two units, unlike the Lifejacket 3. Only available used now.
Full Altec Lansing Lifejacket 2 review and specifications →
| Aux Input | Yes |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 8.6" x 4.2" x 4.6" (218 x 107 x 117 mm) |
| Drivers | 4.5" (114mm) woofer |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 10W |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 2.7 lbs / 1.22 kg |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
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Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers
Ranked #65 of 75 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - Altec Lansing Mix 2.0: $169.00 Amazon eBay
Pros: IP67 waterproof and floats. 20 hour battery life. NFC pairing. 100-foot Bluetooth range. Strong bass. Compact and lightweight. Built-in smartphone charger.
Cons: Doesn’t compete well with speakers of the same size class. Not much deep bass, boosted upper bass. Bass has a thud. Treble rolled off, mids receded.
Full Altec Lansing Mix 2.0 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 11" x 9.4" x 11" (279.4 x 238.8 x 279.4 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x drivers |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) |
| FM Tuner | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 50W |
| Party Mode | Yes (House Party Mode, up to 50 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 5.1 lbs / 2.3 kg |
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Discontinued Altec Lansing Models
Still ranked, and often still worth buying used, but no longer in production. Check availability before planning around one of these.
Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers
Ranked #73 of 75 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - Altec Lansing Rockbox XL 2.0: $160 Discontinued eBay
Pros: IP67 waterproof and floats upright in water. 20 hour battery life. Deep, rich bass with clear sound across spectrum. LED lights create party atmosphere. House Party feature connects 50+ speakers. Can charge phones.
Cons: Rolled off treble, muddy midrange, not very deep bass. Discontinued and no longer sold new. Discontinued.
Full Altec Lansing Rockbox XL 2.0 review and specifications →
| App | Yes (Altec Lansing Just Listen app) |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 22.2" x 11.2" x 11.6" (564 x 284 x 295 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 8" woofer + tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) |
| FM Tuner | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 120W |
| Party Mode | Yes (House Party Mode) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 12.6 lbs / 5.71 kg |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
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Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers
Ranked #50 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - Altec Lansing AL500: $200 Discontinued eBay
Pros: Dual 8-inch subwoofers with full-range 3” horn tweeter for wide dispersion. 2500W power with 400W RMS output. Long-lasting lithium 12V/2400 mAh rechargeable battery. Wireless Bluetooth streaming and built-in microphone for singing. True Wireless Stereo (TWS) pairing capability. Portable party speaker system for outdoor entertaining.
Cons: Not very deep bass. Discontinued.
Full Altec Lansing AL500 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~60Hz |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 5" woofer + passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| FM Tuner | Yes |
| IP Rating | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 14.3 lbs / 6.5 kg |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
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