How long does the battery last per charge?

The battery is rated at 4 hours of playback. That is short for a portable speaker; many rivals run 10 hours or more, so plan to recharge often.

Can I use it outdoors?

It is marketed for outdoor use, but no water- or dust-resistance rating is listed. Keep it out of rain, pool splash and damp grass.

It is about 4 inches tall and 2 inches wide. It fits on a shelf or in a bag, but the small cabinet limits bass and maximum volume.

No speakerphone or microphone feature is listed. Treat it as a music speaker only.

It connects over Bluetooth to phones, tablets and laptops. No aux input, USB playback or memory card slot is listed.

Only if small size and simplicity matter most. Bigger speakers in the same class usually add longer battery life, water resistance and stronger bass.

9 stores we checked sell it, including Macy's, Target, JCPenney, ShopSimon, Kohl's.

At Nordstrom, for $23.99, 31% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

$23.99at NordstromObserved at 6:49 AM

31% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 9 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.