At the ongoing CES 2023, Acer announced a smart speaker alongside a slew of new laptops. The audio device is dubbed Acer Halo Swing smart speaker and it arrives as the successor to the 2020 model. It is a portable speaker with smart features. Read on to know what it offers out of the box.
The Acer Halo Swing is a cylindrical-shaped speaker with a leather handle making it easy to carry everywhere. It is IPX5-certified water-resistant. There is a LED Dot display on the fabric cover that can display information and assistant results such as weather, calendar, mail, reminders etc. For easy usage, there are four buttons on the top panel. The smart speaker also features RGB lighting around its base that illuminates while listening to music and interacting with assistant.
The Acer Halo Swing boasts 360-degree speakers with bass enhancements. It adopts DTS sound technology for enhanced audio. It supports group music playing using other speakers for an immersive experience. Users can quickly pair the smart speaker via Bluetooth 5.2 and WiFi-6 connectivity. There is also an Aux-in port.
Like most smart speakers in the market, the Acer Halo Swing also packs smart functionalities like the option to set alarms, control smart devices in the house, and plan your day. It features Google Assistant support with omnidirectional far-field microphones that can easily capture voice commands. The device has a USB-C port for charging and the brand claims that the battery should last up to 10 hours.
The Acer Halo Swing carries a price tag of $229 in the US. The smart speaker’s availability remains unknown at the moment.
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