British Eco-Friendly Bluetooth Speaker with Power Bank, Known as Pine Beat, Unveiled
Pine Beat: A Green Revolution in Portable Speakers
Here's a refreshing take on Poca Audio's latest offering – the Pine Beat! This high-performance, eco-friendly portable speaker boasts swappable batteries for an extended lifespan and off-grid playtime. Pine Beat and its accessories are crafted from sustainably sourced materials, such as ocean waste plastic, recycled aluminum, natural rubber, recycled silicone, and organic cotton.
Every year, mountains of obsolete gadgets, including countless portable speakers, wind up in landfills[1]. That's because many of these speakers are sealed-plastic designs that can't be repaired when their batteries degrade. Poca Audio is aiming to curb this waste by designing a speaker for a long life. While Bang & Olufsen has made strides towards a cradle-to-cradle philosophy, co-founder and product designer Aaron Ox believes that "sustainable never sounded so good"[2].
Rechargeable batteries are the first components to malfunction in many electronic devices, so Poca Audio designed the Pine Beat with user-swappable 2,600mAh batteries that can be replaced in seconds. The device is also serviceable and upgradeable, with the possibility of updating the circuit board with future-generation Bluetooth technology[2].
The compact battery of the Pine Beat can be swapped in seconds, ensuring the speaker's playtime is only limited by the number of spare batteries a user carries. A single battery charge can offer up to 30 hours of playtime[2]. With an extra battery, you'd have enough juice to rock out for eight hours a day for an entire week[2].
The Pine Beat's 40W output is powered by Class D amplification. Its audio capabilities feature a 1.25-inch tweeter, a 2.5-inch woofer, and a 2-inch passive radiator[2].
Thanks to its go-anywhere design, the Pine Beat boasts an IP67 rating, making it sand-proof and waterproof[2]. Poca Audio offers a range of performance-enhancing accessories made in the U.K.:
- The Mag Base, an adhesive stainless-steel disc that can be attached to the speaker and placed anywhere magnetic for easy mounting on objects like paddleboards, kayaks, or shower walls.
- The Cord, an adjustable-length lead crafted from recycled plastic bottles that can be screwed into the base of the Pine Beat and securely fastened to various surfaces using its carabiner[2].
- The Peg Stake, a collapsible, durable spike made from recycled materials[2].
The POCA Pine Beat speaker is available now on the POCA audio website for £170, complete with a 30-month warranty[2]. Extra batteries and accessories can be purchased for £25 each, with money-saving bundle deals available[2].
Tech Specs:- Swappable battery: Yes.- Power output: 40W Class D.- Bluetooth: Version 5.3.- Battery: 2,600mAh.- Playing time: 30 hours.- Rating: IP67.- Aux connection: Yes.- Frequency response: 58Hz - 20kHz.- Multi-pairing: Up to 100 other Pine Beats.- Power bank: Fast charging in and out.- Dimensions: 178 x 80mm.- Weight: 676g.- Warranty: 30 months.
[1] https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2021/10/10/the-global-e-waste-crisis-how-much-is-generated-every-year-and-why-it-matters/[2] https://www.poca.audio/products/pine-beat[3] https://www.treehugger.com/tech-gadgets/poca-audio-portable-speaker-makes-it-easy-repair-swap-batteries-4116319
- The Poca Audio Pine Beat, a smart-home-device, is a sustainable-living choice for lifestyle enthusiasts, offering a British-made Bluetooth speaker with a replacable battery, perfect for home-and-garden settings.
- Its cutting-edge technology includes a swappable 2,600mAh battery, making it a gadget that promotes long life and reduces electronic waste, aligning with the ethos of sustainable-living.
- The Pine Beat's various performance-enhancing accessories, such as the Mag Base, Cord, and Peg Stake, contribute to a greener lifestyle, all sporting a British-made origin.
