Bluetooth speakers come in every shape imaginable, but we can’t recall one that borrowed its silhouette from a kettlebell. That’s exactly what Lenco — a brand usually associated with wallet-friendly turntables like the L-85 — has done with the Orbita-360. It’s a genuine curveball, and a striking one.
Before any fitness fans get excited: this isn’t built for swings and snatches. It’s fairly light and clearly meant to sit on a table rather than take a workout. The kettlebell look is pure design flourish, complete with an aluminium carry handle and a fabric-wrapped body reminiscent of Amazon’s Echo range. Colour options are on the restrained side — you get either Diamond Black or Lunar Grey.
What really matters, of course, is the audio. Inside sits a 2.1-channel system built around a 4-inch subwoofer, four full-range drivers and dual passive radiators, together putting out 60W RMS (with a 120W maximum). Lenco promises “rich, room-filling audio with impressive bass and clarity.” The clever part is the 360-degree dispersion: sound radiates evenly in all directions, so there’s no sweet spot to fight over — everyone in earshot should hear roughly the same thing.
It’s also built for the outdoors. The Orbita-360 carries an IPX6 waterproof rating, meaning it shrugs off strong water jets. Translation: it’ll survive a poolside splash, a fountain’s spray or an unexpected downpour during a picnic without complaint.
Connectivity gets a modern touch too. The speaker supports Auracast, so you can link it to other compatible speakers for a broader, more immersive wireless setup. And for anyone who likes a bit of theatre with their tunes, there are built-in LEDs offering nine lighting effects, including continuous and beat-synced modes.
Battery life lands at 13 hours per charge — respectable, though it’s an hour shy of the JBL Flip 7. Still, that’s plenty for an afternoon in the garden or a long evening on the patio.
Here’s a quick rundown of the key specs:
- Audio: 2.1-channel, 4-inch subwoofer, four full-range drivers, dual passive radiators
- Power: 60W RMS / 120W maximum
- Sound dispersion: 360 degrees
- Waterproofing: IPX6
- Connectivity: Bluetooth with Auracast support
- Battery: up to 13 hours
- Lighting: nine LED effects
- Finishes: Diamond Black, Lunar Grey
Lenco’s speaker back catalogue has leaned heavily towards karaoke units that tend to signal a night out gone sideways, so the Orbita-360 marks a serious step up in both ambition and taste. It’s out now, priced at £230 (around $300). Whether the world was crying out for a kettlebell speaker is debatable — but it’s certainly hard to ignore.
