Neither Bose S1 Pro nor UE Wonderboom were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (16 days ago) we went through 115 Bluetooth Speaker expert endorsements , however neither Bose S1 Pro nor UE Wonderboom were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Bluetooth Speaker received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at JBL Charge 5 or other critically acclaimed Portable Bluetooth Speakers of this month.
For reference, JBL Charge 5 received 6 endorsements this month, from What Hi-Fi (18 Mar 2024), SoundGuys (9 Feb 2024) TechRadar (4 Mar 2024) and 3 others.
| Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | What Hi-Fi  | SoundGuys  | PCMag  | Popular Mechanics  | TechRadar  | Rtings.com  | Tom's Guide  | WIRED  | TechHive  | Digital Trends  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $180 |  JBL Charge 5 The JBL Charge 5 is a durable and high-quality portable Bluetooth speaker with a well-balanced sound, long battery life, and PartyBoost feature, making it perfect for outdoor activities and gatherings. | 1 | 1 | - | - | 7 | - | 12 | 2 | - | 15 |
| N/A | N/A | $699 |  Bose S1 Pro The Bose S1 Pro is a portable Bluetooth speaker with exceptional sound quality, long battery life, and versatile features suitable for small to medium-sized venues and outdoor events, making it an ideal choice for musicians, DJs, and anyone who needs a reliable and portable speaker. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $85 |  UE Wonderboom | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Bose S1 Pro 
UE Wonderboom Customers like UE Wonderboom a bit more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
UE Wonderboom
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
UE Wonderboom, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Bose S1 Pro.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling bluetooth speaker receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). Both Bose S1 Pro and UE Wonderboom receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Bose S1 Pro |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
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| UE Wonderboom |
In comparison:
9.8 Amazing
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| Median best-selling Bluetooth Speaker |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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UE Wonderboom is more popular than Bose S1 Pro
It's fairly safe to say that UE Wonderboom is a more popular bluetooth speaker than Bose S1 Pro, based on its 8,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Bose S1 Pro and UE Wonderboom | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Sonos Move 2 | $433 |
We don't yet have enough review information for Sonos Move 2 N/A
| 5 expert recommendations | |
 | Tribit StormBox Micro 2 | $60 |
In comparison:
Tribit StormBox Micro 2 ranks #90 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.1 Great
| 4 expert recommendations | Cheaper |
 | JBL Authentics 500 | $699 |
We don't yet have enough review information for JBL Authentics 500 N/A
| 2 expert recommendations | |
 | Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 | $69 |
In comparison:
Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 ranks #53 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.5 Amazing
| 4 expert recommendations | Cheaper |
| Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | What Hi-Fi | SoundGuys | PCMag | Popular Mechanics | TechRadar | Rtings.com | Tom's Guide | WIRED | TechHive | Digital Trends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $180 | JBL Charge 5 The JBL Charge 5 is a durable and high-quality portable Bluetooth speaker with a well-balanced sound, long battery life, and PartyBoost feature, making it perfect for outdoor activities and gatherings. | 1 | 1 | - | - | 7 | - | 12 | 2 | - | 15 |
| 2 | - | $433 |  Sonos Move 2 | - | 2 | - | - | 10 | - | 5 | - | 5 | 4 |
| 3 | - | $174 |  Sonos Roam The Sonos Roam is a highly versatile and durable portable speaker that delivers excellent sound quality, with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, voice assistant integration, and unique features such as Automatic TruePlay and wireless charging. | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 11 | 10 | - | 3 |
| 4 | - | $60 |  Tribit StormBox Micro 2 The Tribit StormBox Micro 2 is a durable and waterproof portable Bluetooth speaker with powerful sound, long battery life, and versatile connectivity options. | 3 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 9 | - | 8 |
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Expert reviews [23]
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 19
| Highest score by Audiofanzine | 100 |
| Average score based on 23 reviews | 91 |
| Lowest score by World of Turntables | 74 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [13]
- with a score: 10
- without a score: 3
| Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
| Average score based on 13 reviews | 85 |
| Lowest score by Digital Trends | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- Big sound from a rugged speaker that goes where you do.Mounting Type: Freestanding
- This portable Bluetooth PA system is made for parties, outdoor get-together, and all those times that deserve better sound
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- SUPRISINGLY GOOD SOUND: Super portable wireless bluetooth speaker with 360° sound that is bright, beautiful with a balanced bass and up to 10 hours of battery. It brings your music to life wherever you take it.
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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.
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!
Bose S1 Pro is a popular option at the top of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Denon Home 350 or Soundboks Go .
Bose S1 Pro is $574 more expensive than the average bluetooth speaker ($125).
UE Wonderboom is a very popular and one of the cheaper options. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 or JBL Clip 4 .
UE Wonderboom was released in 2017. There are a lot of newer bluetooth speakers on the market. Show newer Bluetooth Speakers
UE Wonderboom is $62.90 less expensive than an average bluetooth speaker ($125).
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