Acer has made its entry into the smart speaker market with what can be termed the coolest Google Assistant smart speaker. The Acer Halo, as it is called, seems like a mashup between several speakers but the result is best described as very interesting.
The Acer Halo is not cylindrical like a lot of smart speakers but a large cuboid with curved corners. There is a recess at the top that houses the controls including a switch to mute the microphone. The body, which has a LED display on one side, is wrapped in a fabric material while the base is transparent.
The addition of the display means users can get visual feedback with respect to inquiries. As shown in the video below, the speaker can display weather info, countdown timer, and icons and animations for a bunch of other things you ask it to do. The transparent base has an LED that reacts to the music the speaker plays.
The Halo speaker has two far-field microphones and is one of the first Google Assistant-powered speakers with DTS surround sound according to Acer. The speaker will control compatible smart home devices, play podcasts, and answer questions.
The Acer Halo Smart Speaker will sell for €119 in Europe when it goes on sale in December and $109 in the US when it launches in North America in the first quarter of 2021.
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