UE Boom - Reviews, Prices, Specs and Alternatives
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- Make Some Noise: UE BOOM is the 360-degree speaker that drops bold, immersive sound in every direction
- Up for Anything: UE BOOM has a versatile, go anywhere shape that is designed to be spontaneous
- Life-Resistant: Colorful acoustic skin with plasma coating makes UE BOOM water and stain resistant
- Live Wirelessly: Switch songs, adjust volume and take phone calls from up to 50 feet away. Easy pairing via NFC for NFC-enabled devices
- Double Up: Wirelessly connect two UE BOOMs together in stereo via the UE BOOM app to spread the sound and pump up the volume
- The rechargeable battery has 15 hours of playback. Lithium Batteries are included, they are built into the device and are non-removable
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| Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | PCMag  | Tom's Guide  | SoundGuys  | Popular Mechanics  | TechHive  | Rtings.com  | TechRadar  | WIRED  | What Hi-Fi  | Digital Trends  |
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| 1 | - | $329 |  Sonos Move | - | 9 | 2 | - | 5 | 1
| 8 | 4 | - | 3 |
| 2 | - | $169 |  Sonos Roam | - | 3 | - | - | 6 | - | 1 | 2 | 11 | 2 |
| 3 | - | $180 |  JBL Charge 5 | 6 | 7 | 1 | - | 7 | - | 6 | - | 2 | - |
| 4 | - | $98 |  UE Wonderboom 2 | - | 5 | - | 5 | - | - | 9 | 5 | 3 | 10 |
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UE Boom did not receive any endorsements this month.
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This month, #1 Bluetooth Speaker is Sonos Move
Expert reviews [4]
Total expert reviews: 4
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 1
| Highest score by Sound Vision Review | 84 |
| Average score based on 4 reviews | 80 |
| Lowest score by SoundGuys | 75 |
Score distribution:
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Physical Features
Dimensions
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Weight
1.2 lbs
Speakers range from not being able to handle even a drop of water to being able to be fully submerged in water for several minutes. Do you plan to take your speaker outside? To the beach? To the pool? In the shower? Then you definitely need to verify the level of water resistance before purchasing. You can tell the water resistance by the IP rating—the higher the rating, the more resistant the speaker is to the elements. For reference, the first digit refers to dust protection and the second digit refers to water protection. It reads as: IP68. Anything higher than IP66 will be dust- and splash-proof, meaning it can handle some contact with water, but cannot be fully submerged or soaked.
Water Resistant
IPX rating if applicable
IPX4 - Splash proof
Rugged Design Bluetooth speakers can be durable, rugged, shockproof, dustproof, armored, splash-proof, water resistant and waterproof - all of which can be overwhelming and confusing. In order for a speaker to be c ... Show more
Dustproof Dust is a difficult element to combat, since it accumulates naturally and you have very little control over its ability to clog up your speaker. Dust and electronics just don’t get along very well. A ... Show more
Battery life for Bluetooth speakers is measured in milliampere hours (mAh). Manufacturers will report the battery life of a speaker in the average number of hours it takes to empty from a full charge. Keep in mind this number is based on medium levels of usage. If you play the speaker on full volume, it will drain the battery faster. Some specialty features like using the speaker to charge your phone or casting an LED light show will also drain the battery faster. The manufacturer reported number is just an estimate, and may be slightly different based on your usage.
It’s also important to consider is the type of battery. Rechargeable lithium-ion (LI-ion) batters are ideal, but some speakers only take standard or rechargeable AA/AAA/C/D batteries. You may even find Bluetooth speakers that recharge via solar power—great for outdoor use!
Battery Life
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Power Bank This refers to the speaker’s ability to act as a charging station for your device. In addition to input power (which charges the speaker), some speakers also come with output power, meaning it can cha ... Show more
Sound Quality
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Sound System A speaker’s sound system is described as either mono or stereo. Mono speakers play audio from a single channel, giving the impression that the sound is coming from one direction. Stereo uses two or mo ... Show more
Stereo
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Number of Drivers To understand the inner-workings of a Bluetooth speaker, look first at the number and type of drivers. Drivers are the cones or horn-shaped objects inside the speaker box. The number of drivers tells ... Show more
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Subwoofer Having a separate speaker driver dedicated to the lower frequency tones gives your speaker a more robust, rounded out sound. It allows the other drivers to focus on the sounds that they’re best equipp ... Show more
Speaker Breakdown Use the speaker breakdown to better understand sound quality based on the makeup of the speaker. Manufacturers will often report additional details on the speaker drivers, such as the shape (cone or d ... Show more
Two 1.5-inch full-range drivers, Two 2-inch passive radiators
Total Output Power Also known as “power handling,” a speaker’s total output power is recorded in wattage. A watt is a measure of electrical power. Thus, higher output means more powerful (or louder) speakers. When deter ... Show more
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Frequency Range Measured in Hertz (Hz), frequency response range describes how high and low a speaker can play. The larger the range, the better the speaker will be at reproducing the audio being played. As a frame o ... Show more
90Hz–20 kHz
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Connectivity
Bluetooth Range If you can find it, you should always check the Bluetooth range of your speaker. You won’t realize it isn’t long enough until it stops working for you! Bluetooth range is important for a couple of rea ... Show more
Hands-Free Function If you plan on using your speaker to make and take calls, it needs to come equipped with a built-in microphone and speakerphone. To make a call, you can use voice-activated dialing or key in the numbe ... Show more
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Connects to Multiple Devices In most cases, your Bluetooth speaker will connect to one device at a time and your device will connect to one Bluetooth speaker at a time. Some speakers come equipped with a feature that allows you t ... Show more
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Aux Cable Port While Bluetooth is a quick and easy way to connect your device to a speaker, at times you may want to use a hardwired connection instead. You would do this through a 3.5mm headphone or auxiliary jack. ... Show more
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Remote / App Control Apart from the controls on the speaker itself, some Bluetooth speakers may come with a remote to turn the speaker on or off, activate Bluetooth scanning, turn volume up or down, or respond to calls. I ... Show more
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Connects to Other Speakers Generally speaking, Bluetooth speakers aren’t usually meant to connect to other Bluetooth speakers unless they come equipped with a hub or transmitter. In those situations, your device connects to the ... Show more
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NFC Near Field Communication (NFC) is a new technology that allows you to connect devices by simple tapping them together. To use it, your device (phone, tablet, computer, etc.) and your speaker must have ... Show more
AirPlay AirPlay is a feature for Apple products that offers another way to connect your devices to Bluetooth speakers. The speaker must come equipped with AirPlay in order for you to connect your Apple device ... Show more
radio
FM Radio
Additional Features
Accessories
Chargers, cables, cases that come with the device
Custom AC power supply, Micro USB adapter cable
Attachments
Hook, clip, strap, etc
Removable D-Ring with 1/4 -20 tripod mo
Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 0097855092724, 0097855092779, 0097855092793, 0097855092816, 0097855096074, 0097855108951, 0097855108975, 0097855115676, 0097855115751, 0603275251728, 0712641707926, 0714497982434, 0719040112405, 0738516429878, 0742010577423, 5099206043176, 5099206043206, 5099206043213, 5099206053878, 5099206053885, 5099206053892, 5099206066106, 5099206066137, 5436639775876, 5554442226191, 5554442226207, 5554442342617, 5554442407552, 5554442407569, 5554442468133, 5554442468300, 7044447792756, 7044447800437, 7044447835255, 7337331787991, 7337331790588, 7887117160826, 7887117160833, 7887117160840, 7887117161106, 8804376054184, 8804376054214, 8845756765757, 8854858768764, 8855767687689, 8863443243227, 8865878787871, 8867867867861
UPC Numbers: 097855092724, 097855092779, 097855092793, 097855092816, 097855096074, 097855108951, 097855108975, 097855115676, 097855115751, 603275251728, 712641707926, 714497982434, 719040112405, 738516429878, 742010577423
Model Numbers: 5099206053861, 5099206053908, 980-000678, 980-000683, 980-000685, 980-000687, 980-000739, 980-001101, 984-000446, 984-000448, 984-000450, 984-000451, 984-000452, 984-000453, 984-000454, 996-000131, 996-000134, 996-000135, LT980-000735
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