I received an Oaxis Bento to facilitate this review; all opinions are my own.
Finally! A wireless speaker for people who don’t want to learn how to pair their device to a standard Bluetooth speaker (like my mother and my husband!). Let’s face it, pairing isn’t always easy and it doesn’t always happen the first time, especially if you’re like me and have a phablet as your primary device. Now there’s the Oaxis Bento Magnetic Induction Close Contact Wireless Speaker that simply works, every single time.
What makes the Oaxis Bento Magnetic Induction Close Contact Wireless Speaker unique is that it doesn’t connect via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or NFC. It works by an induction system that’s triggered when you place your device on top of it. There’s a simple on/off button and nothing else. The volume is controlled via your mobile device and all you have to do is make sure your device’s speaker is near the line printed on the Bento Speaker and it’s good to go. That also means anyone’s device will work – talk about making sharing music easy!
It also charges itself while plugged into a standard wall out so you can take it anywhere. The 1000mAh rechargeable li-ion battery keeps it powered for hours (how long it lasts depends on how loudly you play your music), but it’s rated for 6 hours of continuous play. It’s small and lightweight and very portable, though too large for a pocket, but small enough to toss into a backpack or handbag.
The unique style of the Oaxis Bento Magnetic Induction Close Contact Wireless Speaker won it the 2014 iF Design Award. It’s easy to see why. The unique look of the speaker gives it a futuristic look and it’s available in several colors. But the style also means it’s easy to put your mobile device on top and share your music.
The one small criticism I have about the Oaxis Bento is that it requires your mobile device to be at a mid-range volume in order to get the induction speaker to work. For me, it’s too loud to have within 4-5 feet. But I understand it needs that volume to work, so I just place it a little further away. The difference in sound quality between my Samsung Note 4’s speaker and the Oaxis Bento Magnetic Induction Close Contact Wireless Speaker is worth having to get up to adjust the volume now and then.
Oaxis Bento – the PERFECT Portable Speaker for Kids & Seniors
While anyone would love the ease of this Induction Close Contact Wireless Speaker, children and seniors would likely find it the perfect wireless speaker. It’s so simple to use and there’s nothing to learn, no apps to download, and nothing to pair. It doesn’t get any easier than that! It’s compatible with any device that has an external speaker. It also has a 3.5mm audio cable if you’d like to connect it to your DVD or TV .
You can purchase the Oaxis Bento Magnetic Induction Close Contact Wireless Speaker online at Make The One. It’s currently on sale for $48.90. The regular price is $62 and it’s worth every penny. The Oaxis Bento is available in white with teal accents and black with red accents.
Find out more about this Close Contact Wireless Speaker at Make the One.
Who do you know that would love the pair-free feature of this Oaxis Bento speaker?
That is really cool. I have never heard of anything like it. Pairing with Bluetooth can be a pain sometimes.
This would really make a great gift for my mom! I will have to book mark it for her birthday! Thanks!!
i just love bluetooth speakers! they have made life musical since they can be brought anywhere at anytime. this looks like a cool one!
i would love this speaker for my room. thanks for sharing. looks super cool.
I love the size of this speaker! I have been needing a new Bluetooth speaker!
Wow, this is great. My inlaws have asked for a speaker for the holidays and this would be perfect since they are not too-tech savvy. Thanks so much for sharing…
I am loving the portable size! I have a bluetooth speaker, but it is HUGE, so I rarely ever move it! But this is sweet! And very sleek in design!
I could use a new speaker! My old ones are tinny and sound terrible!
I would love this for my back yard. I just renovated and we are spending a lot of time out there.
My kids would love this. It would be great to take out to the pool. I will have to get one to try out.
This looks like an amazing speaker. I would love to pair this to my phone. Great for the bathroom.
I have never seen anything like this before. That is really neat that there are no wires or cords you need to use!
That’s pretty awesome! It’s amazing how far technology has advanced.
My grandparents are not tech savvy, they would probably think this is black magic! I love that there is no bluetooth or pairing needed!
That’s so cool! I need a speaker like this.
This is awesome, my kids are always watching things like YouTube and Netflix on their iPods or phones and I think this would be a great thing to get!
This is the perfect wireless speaker for me. I hate trying to sync a wireless speaker to my smartphone.
We are looking for portable bluetooth speakers for our son’s playroom. This would be nice
That’s really cool! I’d love to give this a try. While I don’t mind pairing, one less step is always appreciated.
A simple on/off button sounds great. No more having to deal with wi-fi and bluetooth connections could be a life saver for those who are less tech savvy, and even those who are.
We have a little wireless speaker and we love it. This one looks a whole lot better than mine. Mu hubby might like this as a christmas gift this year!
This looks super cool. I love to have a speaker for my phone.
These wireless speakers are really cool. It sounds like they do a great job but I really love the way they look.
I would love this! I hate doing all those steps with pairing and I am never successful with it and have to have my husband help me. This would be a great gift to myself, LOL.
You would LOVE this. Turn it on, place your phone on the line, move it if necessary until it starts playing and enjoy!
That is an awesome speaker! I like that you don’t need to connect it & it looks neat, too!
This is so cool. I love wireless speakers because you can easily bring it with you anywhere.
I love wireless speakers. This looks like a good one too!
This looks great! I’ve never seen these before. I think it looks pretty fantastic, and I could use one in my kitchen!
What a cool technology! I’ve never seen a speaker that worked like this before. I like that you don’t have to take the time to hook your phone up to it.
This is pretty cool. I like that it doesn’t require Bluetooth or WiFi.
What the heck did I just read? No pairing, no stress, no feeling that you are getting old because you don’t understand? This is awesome.
My kids are always watching YouTube videos. They are gonna love this.