Oaxis Bento GD2507 portable speaker

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

0
Average:

2
Bad:

2

Pros:

Cool design, Unique induction system helps play music faster.
Unique technology wirelessly amplifies audio from phones and tablets. Attractive design.
Easy to set up, Loud

Cons:

Short battery life, Sound quality of the induction system is not as good
Audio quality is so-so. No playback controls. Design is a bit bulky for a portable speaker

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Last revision on February 22, 2017

Reviewers Liked

Cool design, Unique induction system helps play music faster
Unique technology wirelessly amplifies audio from phones and tablets. Attractive design
Easy to set up, Loud

Reviewers Didn't Like

Short battery life, Sound quality of the induction system is not as good
Audio quality is so-so. No playback controls. Design is a bit bulky for a portable speaker
Not the easiest speaker to transport, Short battery life

Expert reviews and ratings

The Oaxis Bento is probably the most unique wireless speaker I've ever used. Unlike other speakers using Bluetooth, AirPlay or Wi-Fi to retrieve music from your device, the Bento uses Near Field Induction Audio Technology. Let's figure out how it works...

By techwalls.com on February 28, 2016

I have heard about speakers that amplify music via close-contact magnetic induction. Thanks to MakeTheOne.com who sent me Oaxis Bento to experience this technology. Its 360-degree speaker design has won the 2014 iF Design Award.Oaxis Bento works simply...

By musicphotolife.com on July 23, 2015

The Oaxis Bento speaker uses electromagnetic induction sensors to amplify your device's music wirelessly, but the technology could use some...

By PC Mag on June 02, 2015

As far as simple products go, the Oaxis Bento Magnetic Induction Audio Speaker does exactly what it says on the box – it's easy to set up and amplifies sound and does so with a minimum of fuss. If you're in the market for something a little different...

By androidspin.com on January 17, 2015

So how exactly does a wireless speaker work without a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection? The Oaxis Bento uses electromagnetic induction tech to work its magic. Simply place your smartphone on top of the Bento's platform and align its speaker with the marked...

By technabob.com on June 08, 2015

Mi risulta difficile giudicare Oaxis Bento. Un appassionato della tecnologia come me rimarrebbe sicuramente affascinato dall'originale tecnica di funzionamento adottata, facile, immediata e non dispendiosa per la batteria dello smartphone, il tutto...

By androidiani.com on July 22, 2015

Si eres de los que te gustan los gadgets que llaman la atención, primero por tenerlo, y segundo por poder mostrarlo a tus conocidos, este Oaxis Bento es tu altavoz, diferente al resto de los que hemos probado y diferente en la manera de funcionar a lo...

By gizchina.es on July 04, 2015