

- UE BOOM SPEAKER ON SALE PORTABLE
- UE BOOM SPEAKER ON SALE ANDROID
- UE BOOM SPEAKER ON SALE BLUETOOTH
- UE BOOM SPEAKER ON SALE PLUS
UE BOOM SPEAKER ON SALE BLUETOOTH
Verdict: Ultimate Ears has been making some of my favorite Bluetooth speakers for years, and I’d argue that although the Boom 3 and Megaboom 3 aren’t game-changing, they’re definitely the company’s best-sounding pure Bluetooth speakers. I like the fact that both UE lets the Boom 3 and Megaboom 3 charge on the same wireless charger as last year, the Power Up charging dock, but more importantly, the micro-USB charging port is now on the side of the speakers so you don’t have to uncomfortably balance the speakers if you want to charge and listen to them. If you’re Apple Music subscriber, you can program playlists to start with a tap of this button, too, but it won’t help Spotify subscribers and, to be fair, it’s not a feature that most people will miss. Both have the same features and ruggedness, so it basically comes down to sound quality – and with the larger and superior drivers, I’d have money on the Megaboom 3 sounding better too.Īs far as upgrades over last year’s Bluetooth speakers, the Boom 2 and Megaboom, there are really only subtle improvements. I wasn’t able to test out the UE Boom 3, but it’s basically just a smaller and more affordable version of the Megaboom 3. If you don’t care about taking to Alexa, and you want a UE speaker, the Megaboom 3 is the way to go. Frankly, the Megaboom 3 sounds noticeably better. I’ve been listening to the Megaboom 3 for the better part of two weeks and, as I mentioned above, I was able to directly compare it against UE’s Megablast speaker (with is integrated with Alexa). Review: If you can get over UE’s signature and huge “+” and “-” symbols, along with the speakers’ bright and playful colors, there’s really not a whole lot to dislike about the Boom 3 and Megaboom 3.
UE BOOM SPEAKER ON SALE PLUS
The Bose SoundLink Revolve Plus ($299), Sony SRS-XB41 ($250) and the JBL Xtreme 2 ($300) are all more expensive than UE’s Megaboom 3, but don’t sound much better, in my opinion, if any better at all. The UE Power Up charging dock ($40) is convenient, but needs to purchased separately.Īlternatives: Honestly, for the price you’re not going to find a better new Bluetooth speaker.

UE BOOM SPEAKER ON SALE ANDROID
The “playlists” feature only works with Apple Music and iTunes, and for Deezer Premium subscribers on Android – sorry Spotify subscribers.

These aren’t wi-fi speakers, like UE’s Blast and Megablast, so there’s no integrated virtual assistant. If you have other Boom or Megaboom speakers, you’ll be able to pair them in a “party mode” feature. Who They’re For: Anybody who wants a loud, great sounding Bluetooth speaker that’s also easy to use. Also, the charging port has been moved from the bottom of the speaker to the side, so you can charge and listen to each speaker simultaneously, which was a small design flaw in the Boom 2 and Megaboom. Both the Boom 3 and Megaboom 3 float, which is new. The “magic button” isn’t game-changing, but it’s admittedly nice to not have to touch your phone to change songs or pause tracks. I tested the Megaboom 3 directly against the Megablast and, despite being similarly sized speakers, the Megaboom 3 sounded noticeably better it had better midrange separation and the overall audio sounded crisper. The Good: These are arguably the best sounding Bluetooth speakers you can buy. Ultimate Ears skipped that model to prevent confusion and align the Boom 3 and Megaboom 3 in the same generation of speaker.īuy Now: $150 (Boom 3) Buy Now: $200 (Megaboom 3) The biggest change, however, is the price – at launch, both the Boom 3 and Megaboom 3 are significantly more affordable than last year’s UE Boom 2 and Megaboom.įor clarity, there has never been a Megoboom 2 speaker. The audio quality and durability of the speakers have both been improved, albeit slightly.
UE BOOM SPEAKER ON SALE PORTABLE
The Ultimate Ears Boom 3 ($150) and Megaboom 3 ($200) are the company’s newest portable Bluetooth speakers, which have several subtle aesthetic changes from last year’s UE Boom 2 and Megaboom, including a two-toned outer fabric and “magic button” on top of the speaker that’s used for play/pause and skipping tracks (and a few other things for Apple Music subscribers).
