The ELIE 6 stands 7.7 x 4.8 x 4.1 inches and weighs 4 pounds. It’s not fully dunkable like the new Sonos Play, but it offers basic dust and water resistance (IP54). Like the Play, you can stereo-pair it with a second speaker over Bluetooth, or group multiple Fender speakers together.

On the top panel, analog volume dials for both the speaker and amplifier modes give the ELIE a retro vibe, but they can be a bit of a hindrance in daily use. This isn't the first portable speaker with the Fender name (see the Fender Tuefel collaboration speakers), but it's the brand's first solo attempt, and it shows.