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Critic consensus
The Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 is praised for its impressive sound quality, durability, and battery life, but criticized for lacking app support and having limited improvement over its predecessor.
As of 9 Feb 2025 (1 month ago), based on these 5 sources (click to watch review)
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🔋 Impressive battery life
The WONDERBOOM 4 offers a long-lasting battery life that is consistently highlighted as a strong feature.
...We're talking 14 hours of battery life....
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🎵 Great sound quality
Reviewers consistently praise the WONDERBOOM 4 for its excellent sound quality, especially given its size.
...Where is my one song that I like a lot? It's got you, man. The way it held its sound when you're putting the volume up....
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💧 Waterproof and durable
The speaker's waterproof and durable design is frequently noted, making it suitable for outdoor use.
...Oh, it's underwater in one of the side pictures I saw. Hello. IP 6, 7, baby?...
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📱 Lacks app support
The absence of app support for the WONDERBOOM 4 is a common criticism among reviewers.
...So now, so there is no app support on this. But on their other speakers, you get an app....
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🔊 360-degree sound
The 360-degree sound feature is highlighted as a positive aspect, providing a consistent audio experience.
...That's three sides, right? We're all getting the same sound out of this thing. 360 baby....
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📉 Outdoor mode compromises sound quality
The outdoor mode is criticized for reducing sound quality, making it less suitable for music listening in that setting.
...If you do put it in outdoor podcast mode, as I did there for a second, it sounds quite tinny....
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🤔 Questionable value of new features
Some new features, like the podcast mode, are questioned regarding their overall value to the user.
...You'll hear what that actually sounds like in the sound test later, but as a little bit of a spoiler I don't really see the value of it....
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Review by The Product Lab
Sentiment: Very positive
The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 is a compact and durable portable speaker that impressively delivers rich 360-degree sound and a long battery life, making it an excellent choice for on-the-go music lovers. Watch review
...Impressive sound despite its compact size.... Next quote
In-Depth Review of the Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4: What You Need to Know Before Purchasing
4:01
9 Jan 2025
🎶 Impressive sound quality for its size
...Despite its small size, the Wonderboom 4 has an amazing sound quality, and I found it better than other portable speakers that I've tested... Watch in video
📱 Easy setup and use
...Using the Wonderboom 4 is as easy as it's set up... Watch in video
🎨 Modern design and color variety
...The Wonderboom 4 looks really cool and really modern too. It comes in a variety of colors, so you can choose one that fits your style perfectly... Watch in video
🏊ā€ā™‚ļø Waterproof and floats
...Plus, it's dustproof and waterproof with an IP67 rating, so it can handle being in a meter of water for up to 30 minutes without getting damaged. And it also floats, which is super handy for both pool and beach days... Watch in video
🔋 Long battery life
...If you want something portable with great sound and long battery life, then ultimately the Wonderboom 4 is a really solid pick... Watch in video
📡 Bluetooth 5.2 for better connection
...Also, it's equipped with Bluetooth 5.2, which means you get better power efficiency and a more stable connection... Watch in video
💪 Durable and drop-proof design
...It's also drop-proof from up to 5 feet, so you don't have to stress too much if it falls... Watch in video
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Review by My Tech Gear
Sentiment: Somewhat positive
The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 is a solid portable Bluetooth speaker with minor updates like USB-C charging and a podcast mode, but its similarities to the Wonderboom 3 make the older model a more budget-friendly choice unless these new features are essential to you. Watch review
...Is the upgrade really worth it?... Next quote
UE Wonderboom 4 vs. Wonderboom 3: Worth the Upgrade?
7:34
13 Nov 2024
🎧 New podcast mode for improved vocal clarity
...You'll hear what that actually sounds like in the sound test later, but as a little bit of a spoiler I don't really see the value of it... Watch in video
🔋 Updated USB-C charging port
...What I did find value in though was they have finally, I do mean finally, changed the charging port of their WONDERBOOM speakers... Watch in video
🎵 Balanced sound with more instrument clarity
...The WONDERBOOM 3 I thought pushed vocals more and the WONDERBOOM 4 was a little bit more balanced so you could hear the instruments a little bit more than you could on the WONDERBOOM 3... Watch in video
🔊 360° sound feature for consistent audio
...One thing that both of these speakers do well, from a sound perspective, is 360° sound... Watch in video
🏖ļø Waterproof and dustproof design
...They are both IP67 rated so they're both dustproof and waterproof rated, and they both float as well... Watch in video
💲 Price point is competitive and flexible
...The WONDERBOOM 4 is $100, but I have seen it down to $80 on Amazon at the moment... Watch in video
šŸ¤” 📱 Lacks mobile app support
...Neither have mobile app support so you can't tweak the EQ, you can't get firmware updates... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 📴 No PartyUp feature
...You also can't link either of these with other Ultimate Ears speakers using their PartyUp feature... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🔊 Limited sound quality at high volumes
...As soon as you start to push these to higher volumes the bass massively falls off and the sound quality just takes an absolute dive... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🔌 Retains micro USB in Wonderboom 3
...As long as you can live without the podcast mode, which I think you can, and you can also live with the micro USB charging on here, which might be a harder pill to swallow for some... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🤔 Questionable value of podcast mode
...You'll hear what that actually sounds like in the sound test later, but as a little bit of a spoiler I don't really see the value of it... Watch quote in video
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Review by EchoX1
Sentiment: Somewhat positive
The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 impresses with its robust sound quality, portability, and durable design, but its premium price may deter budget-conscious buyers who don't mind sacrificing brand-associated features. Watch review
...Impressively loud for a speaker of its size.... Next quote
Is the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 Worth the Hype? A Comprehensive Review
8:47
1 Aug 2024
🔋 Impressive battery life
...Battery life we're looking at 14 hours which is very impressive and I think it's a couple hours at least over the third gen... Watch in video
💧 Rugged and durable design
...It's about as rugged as a Bluetooth speaker is ever really going to get... Watch in video
📶 Strong wireless range
...It's got 40 metres of wireless range on the Bluetooth, so should be able to walk a decent away from it... Watch in video
🔊 Impressive loudness
...It's impressively loud for a speaker of its size. We're kind of staying, this is only 80% volume as well, and we're staying around 90 decibels quite a lot of the time... Watch in video
🎵 Excellent sound quality
...Sound is really nice...bass is impressively strong for, again, for something of its size... Watch in video
🏋ļøā€ā™‚ļø Compact and lightweight
...You could throw it pretty much anywhere and you'd never really notice it was there... Watch in video
🌟 Reliable performance
...It doesn't seem to distort ever. Obviously, ultimately it is as well. you know, they're past distortion at high volume... Watch in video
šŸ¤” 💸 Relatively expensive for its size
...So it is relatively pricey for a speaker of this size... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 📈 Outdoor mode reduces sound quality
...If you do put it in outdoor podcast mode, as I did there for a second, it sounds quite tinny... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 📉 Limited difference between indoor and outdoor modes
...In my experience, they don't make too much difference... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🤔 No significant improvement over previous model
...I'm sure to be honest there's very little" improvement over the previous generation... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 📉 Outdoor mode is not suitable for music
...You definitely don't want to use it inside because it kind of just ruins quality of music... Watch quote in video
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Review by New Stuff TV 2
Sentiment: Very positive
The UE Wonderboom 4 reignites nostalgia and impresses with its robust sound quality, multi-functionality, and enduring design, making it a must-have for speaker enthusiasts. Watch review
...The Boom is back, and it's legendary!... Next quote
Rediscovering My First Love: The UE Wonderboom 4 Review
12:40
24 Jul 2024
💥 Nostalgic value and personal connection
...For those of y'all that don't know, this kind of actually started my love for Bluetooth speakers... Watch in video
🔋 Impressive battery life
...We're talking 14 hours of battery life... Watch in video
🌊 High durability and waterproof rating
...Oh, it's underwater in one of the side pictures I saw. Hello. IP 6, 7, baby?... Watch in video
🔊 360-degree sound experience
...That's three sides, right? We're all getting the same sound out of this thing. 360 baby... Watch in video
🔄 Dual connectivity option
...Oh man and you got the double up so you can hook two of them up together... Watch in video
🎵 Exceptional sound quality
...Where is my one song that I like a lot? It's got you, man. The way it held its sound when you're putting the volume up... Watch in video
🗣ļø Versatile modes for different uses
...Normal mode is normal. You get full sound bass, all the range it gives... Watch in video
šŸ¤” 📱 No app support for the speaker
...So now, so there is no app support on this. But on their other speakers, you get an app... Watch quote in video
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Review by Boxes Upon Boxes Reviews
Sentiment: Very positive
The Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 is an impressive, compact speaker with excellent sound quality at moderate volumes, durable waterproof design, and intuitive controls, making it perfect for small gatherings and outdoor adventures. Watch review
...This speaker sounds really, really good.... Next quote
The Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4: A Compact Speaker with Big Sound and Waterproof Reliability
5:10
10 Jul 2024
🔊 Easy-to-learn button layout
...The lanyard serves as a reference point, and the buttons are different sizes and shapes. So it actually is pretty easy to learn what they mean... Watch in video
🎵 Great sound quality
...This speaker sounds really, really good... Watch in video
💧 Waterproof
...It claimed to be IP67 waterproof, and I can certify that it is... Watch in video
🔋 Long battery life
...You can expect 14 hours of battery life, and I think that's especially true if you use it how I recommend, the sweet spot being half to three quarter volume... Watch in video
🌿 Portable and lightweight
...This is a great speaker to bring on a canoeing trip, on a camping trip, anywhere where you might be near water and you want something small and light to take with you... Watch in video
ā­ High overall rating
...I'm going to give this a five out of five star rating... Watch in video
šŸ¤” 🔄 Cannot go to the previous track using speaker controls
...You cannot do that with this speaker... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 📉 Outdoor mode sacrifices sound quality
...emphasizes the higher frequencies at the cost of sound quality... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🔊 Bass distortion at higher volumes
...I could only bring it up to about 30, 35% volume before those cones started complaining... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🎵 High frequency distortion above 70% volume
...I could bring it up to about 70% volume before I started getting that unpleasant distortion... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” āš ļø Equalizer modes not recommended
...this hidden button equalizer thing I would only recommend using normal mode... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🎙ļø Podcast mode limits frequency range
...Even with the podcast mode, I see what you're trying to do. And it's a nice thought, but the human voice does have a wide variety of frequencies, and I want to hear them all... Watch quote in video
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