Logitech USB Laptop Speaker Z305

by Logitech

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.6 x 9.5 x 13.9 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003VAK1I2
• Item model number: 984-000138
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (448 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #14 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Computer Accessories > Computer Speakers
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 9, 2010

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

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Laptop Speaker Z305 Noteworthy Features

• Room-filling 360-degree sound
• One USB connection for both power and audio
• Clips securely to virtually any laptop—Windows or Mac
• Travel-friendly storage niche for USB cord
• Compact, portable design includes carry case

Logitech Laptop Speaker Z305

Clip-and-go all-around audio

With this sleek clip-on speaker, you can easily transform your laptop into a 360-degree sound system—on your lap, bed, hotel desk or anywhere. Just plug in the USB cord and you're ready to rock with rich, clear sound, evenly balanced throughout the room.

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Immersive 360-degree sound

• Sound is projected evenly in all directions for a more immersive listening experience
• Your music sounds full and clear wherever you go in the room—even behind the speaker

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Plug-and-play simplicity

• A single USB connection powers the speaker and gives you pure digital audio
• No software or extra AC power supply needed

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Easy clip-on design

• The lightweight speaker clips instantly and securely to virtually any laptop or netbook
• It's simple to use at home, the office, airport or wherever you take your laptop

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Built-in cable storage

You can tuck the USB cord neatly away into the back of the speaker when you're on the go.

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Travel case included

The compact speaker slips easily into its soft protective case and your laptop bag.

Compatibility

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Package Contents Speaker with USB cable Travel case User documentation 1-year limited hardware warranty

Works with: Windows and Mac OS USB Port

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Which Logitech Laptop Speaker Is Right For You?

Good Better Best	Laptop Speaker Z205	Laptop Speaker Z305
What Do You Get?	Rich, full stereo sound in a portable design	Clear 360-degree sound all around the room
Key Audio Features
Speakers	1	1
Inputs for computer, music, movie and game devices	1	1
Design Features
Connection	USB cord	USB cord
Carrying case
Audio Controls
Type	On-speaker	On-speaker
Functions controlled	Volume, power	Volume, power, mute
Compatibility
Windows XP, 7, Vista
Mac OS

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Product Description

Wherever you go in the room, your speaker will sound crisp and clear-even if you’re behind it. No need for software or a power supply-a single USB connection delivers power and pure, digital sound instantly. Your speaker clips securely to most laptops and netbooks, so you can easily use it anywhere you use your computer.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

126 of 129 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I didn't know just how bad my laptop speakers were until I installed this!, September 30, 2010

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Modern Blue Argonaut - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech USB Laptop Speaker Z305 (Personal Computers)

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I have a 17" HP Entertainment Laptop. It's supposed to have some pretty good Altec Lansing top firing speakers and I've always thought they were decent until I installed this. The sound was much richer and even at full volume I did not detect any significant distortion.

This is the best laptop-specific speaker I've ever tried. The clip on design gets the speakers off your desk and the USB connection allows the speakers to be used anywhere, even while the laptop is sitting on your lap. The sound controls are simple. The speaker has an on/off button as well as volume up and down. That's it. It's simple and just brings a higher quality sound to the laptop without being obtrusive or bulky.

The length of the speaker is very well thought out. It's about 2" too short from extending the full length of my laptop. I would imagine they're a bit big for smaller laptops and just right for the average 15.4" laptop screen.

The carrying case is a nice touch if you travel, but I think even without the case these speakers will be fine. They're very sturdy and have no soft parts that can be easily damaged.

If portability is important to you, and you listen to music, play games, or chat on web cam, I think you will really enjoy these speakers. For $59.99 it's a very cheap way to upgrade your laptops sound system.

106 of 108 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ridiculously Good, October 27, 2010

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K. McGowen - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech USB Laptop Speaker Z305 (Personal Computers)

Let me preface this by saying two things. One: I almost never write reviews on products I buy. Two: I take my music seriously. I use a pair of $1,600.00 professional studio monitors for my desktop speakers.

Now the review. I needed something portable for a new 15.6" HP laptop. The reviews on this were good so I figured it was worth a try. I wasn't expecting much given the small size, USB power source, and low price.

When I fired this up for the first time, my jaw was on the floor! This thing is ridiculously good. Obviously, it doesn't output much mid or low base, but above that this thing is great! It puts out enough volume that I had to turn it down slightly in a 10' x 12' room. The sound is what I would expect from something costing hundreds of dollars, not $60.00. This thing has "air", it has a flat sounding frequency response, it's just amazing.

To the reviewers who are complaining that the price is high, I say: You've got to be kidding! For the sound quality it produces, this thing is stupid cheap.

I can't recommend this unit highly enough.

53 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally I can listen to things on my MacBook!, September 21, 2010

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Karen in Mommyland (NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech USB Laptop Speaker Z305 (Personal Computers)

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I have serious issues with the speakers on my MacBook. For one, I can't even figure out where exactly the speakers are since there are no standard speaker holes like you see with other laptops. Perhaps, that simple fact is the reason why I typically have to have the volume all the way up to hear things on my laptop. The sound quality really doesn't drive me batty until I'm doing something several feet away from the laptop, like cooking dinner while listening to music or a pod cast, and I can't hear what's playing. The Logitech z305 Clip-on Laptop Speaker solves this problem and delivers great sound quality and volume. (Yay!)

At times I can be technically impaired when it comes to installing new electronic devices. Thankfully, Logitech makes their instructions crystal clear and easy to follow. Installing this speaker on your laptop is very simple. You just have to clip it on the monitor portion of the laptop and plug it into your USB port. After that I just needed to enable the speaker with a few clicks in my Mac settings and I was set. From start to finish installation and configuration took me about 30 seconds. Since the speaker is powered by the laptop, there's no need to worry about batteries. The clip is nicely padded so you won't have to worry that it will damage your laptop.

When the speaker is not in use you can store it in the nice little drawstring storage bag that was included. I could live with or without the storage bag, but I certainly think it was a nice touch.

Overall, I think this is a great product that is easy to use and thoughtfully designed.