# Clutch-Inspired Speakers The 'B&O PLAY' BeoPlay A2 Portable Speaker Offers 24-Hours of Playback By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-12-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bo-play References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/bo-beoplay-a2-portable-bluetooth-speaker/) & [amzn.to](http://amzn.to/1m1vtRs) Technology products are no longer an optional purchase for consumers, but have become fully integrated into lifestyles, so products like the '[B&O](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-chargerinfused-speaker) PLAY' BeoPlay A2 Portable Speaker that blend [fashion with function](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-audio) are helping users find balance. Looking almost like a chic accessory, the 'B&O PLAY' BeoPlay A2 Portable Speaker is fully capable of provide up to 24-hours of musical entertainment in an impossibly portable design. Weighing just over 2.5-pounds, the 'B&O PLAY' BeoPlay A2 Portable Speaker features Bluetooth connectivity for wireless music enjoyment, while the device also functions as an external battery for smartphones thanks to the hefty battery pack and USB port. The aluminum design of the 'B&O PLAY' BeoPlay A2 Portable Speaker helps to handle loud music and protect the product from damage. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fashion-tech Fusion:** The integration of fashion and technology in products like the 'B&O PLAY' BeoPlay A2 Portable Speaker creates a disruptive innovation opportunity to attract style-conscious consumers. - **Portable Power:** The inclusion of a hefty battery pack and a USB port in the 'B&O PLAY' BeoPlay A2 Portable Speaker taps into the trend of portable power solutions, offering a disruptive innovation opportunity in the tech accessories industry. - **Wireless Audio:** The Bluetooth connectivity of the 'B&O PLAY' BeoPlay A2 Portable Speaker aligns with the growing trend of wireless audio, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity to capture the demand for hassle-free music enjoyment. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The 'B&O PLAY' BeoPlay A2 Portable Speaker's fusion of fashion and technology opens up a disruptive innovation opportunity to create stylish and functional consumer electronics. - **Tech Accessories:** The inclusion of a hefty battery pack and a USB port in the 'B&O PLAY' BeoPlay A2 Portable Speaker taps into the trend of portable power solutions, offering a disruptive innovation opportunity in the tech accessories industry. - **Audio Equipment:** The 'B&O PLAY' BeoPlay A2 Portable Speaker's wireless audio capabilities align with the growing demand for hassle-free music enjoyment, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity in the audio equipment industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Phone Charger-Infused Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-chargerinfused-speaker.md) - [Chic Sustainable Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beosound-a1.md) - [Durable Portable Performance Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bose-soundlink-max.md) - [Nature-Inspired Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beosound-a1-dune.md) - [Luxe Compact Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiko-kostadinov-beats.md) - [Sustainable Compact Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a1-3rd-gen.md) - [Visually Attractive Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-pro-t3-jepson-edition.md) - [Multifunctional Traveler Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traveller-speaker.md) - [Rugged Dual-Speaker Audio Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duvoss-speaker.md)