Is LG’s product the first speaker that floats?
No. Many companies have been experimenting with these types of mid-air Bluetooth speakers for years now. LG is getting so much buzz for its speaker because it’s the first well-known electronics brand to make a product like this one.

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Why did LG make this speaker?
LG says they wanted to create a piece of technology that was attractive and innovative.

How does the Levitating Portable Speaker work?
The speaker itself, a small white egg, floats over a base called the Levitation Station. The floating effect happens because the Levitation Station holds electromagnetics to make the speaker float.

Is the product itself any good?
The speaker offers 360-degree sound. This means that you can listen to it clearly, no matter where you are in the house. The speaker alone might not provide exceptional sound, so the Levitation Station also comes outfitted with a subwoofer for deep bass supplemental sound. The product itself also has a long battery life: LG promises 10 hours. You’ll know when the speaker is out of battery, too, because the floating speaker descends to the Levitation Station.

What about other features?
The speaker is water-resistant, so you don’t have to worry about listening to it outside or in the bathroom. Another feature that will likely prove popular (as more and more devices become Bluetooth-enabled) is the speaker’s ability to connect to more than one Bluetooth device at once. This capability is known as Multipoint technology.

How much does a Levitating Portable Speaker cost?
LG hasn’t released the product or the product’s estimated price yet, so the final costs remain to be seen. However, devices like this one typically range from $100 to $1,000, so it’s not easy to predict where LG might price their product within this range. As to how many people will be interested in purchasing a floating Bluetooth speaker, it is still unknown. The technology certainly sounds cool, but if it is too expensive, it will mostly likely turn many potential users away.

UE Boom 2
For those of us who want our music on the go, the UE Boom 2 is perfect. The speaker is cylindrical and only weighs 1.2 pounds. Don’t let the small size fool you, the speaker can run for 15 hours straight and has a wireless range of thirty feet. But that’s not all. The speaker is waterproof. Bring the boom to the beach or the pool, and you’ll never have to worry about doing damage control.

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Fugoo
This speaker is perfect for those listeners who are looking to travel and won’t have access to many battery sources. Weighing in at just one pound, Fugoo can last 40 hours without a recharge. That’s almost two full days of music without having to worry about battery life. Don’t think that you’ll need to compromise on sound quality to get this amazing battery life, Fugoo offers what techradar labels as an awesome sound.

Creative Muvo Mini
For those of us not looking to spend a lot of money, Creative Muvo Mini can be the best deal for our buck costing just over forty dollars. The Muvo is a .6 pound speaker with a battery life of 10 hours and a respectable wireless range of thirty-two feet. This speaker is waterproof so your listening experience is worry-free. The Muvo Mini is certainly a great value, and for those of us heading back to school, the Muvo is optimal for college dorm rooms.

JBL Charge 3
If you have a little bit of available space, the Charge might be the best speaker for you. The Charge weighs a little more than our previous speakers, 1.76 pounds, but what it loses in compactness it gains in sound. The Charge is praised for its sound quality, and you will always hear your tunes distortion free. Best of all, the charge is waterproof and can undergo thirty minutes underwater without any damage.