Neither OontZ Angle 3 nor UE Boom 2 were recommended by experts this month
On 4 Mar 2024 (24 days ago) we went through 113 Bluetooth Speaker expert endorsements , however neither OontZ Angle 3 nor UE Boom 2 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 Digital Trends (26 Feb 2024), WIRED (18 Feb 2024) Tom's Guide (22 Feb 2024) and 3 others.
Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | Digital Trends | TechHive | WIRED | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com | TechRadar | Popular Mechanics | PCMag
| SoundGuys | What Hi-Fi |
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1 | - | $130 | 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. | 15 | - | 2 | 12 | - | 7 | - | - | 1 | 1 |
N/A | N/A | $28 | OontZ Angle 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $169 | UE Boom 2 | - | -
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Customers like UE Boom 2 somewhat 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 Boom 2
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
UE Boom 2, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than OontZ Angle 3.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling bluetooth speaker receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). UE Boom 2 ranks higher than that and OontZ Angle 3 ranks lower than that.
OontZ Angle 3 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
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UE Boom 2 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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Median best-selling Bluetooth Speaker |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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OontZ Angle 3 is more popular than UE Boom 2
It's fairly safe to say that OontZ Angle 3 is a more popular bluetooth speaker than UE Boom 2, based on its 100,000+ 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 OontZ Angle 3 and UE Boom 2 | |||||
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JBL Go 3 | $40 |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | Better Reviews | |
JBL Go 2 | $23 |
In comparison:
9.2 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper Better Reviews | |
Soundcore Motion X600 | $200 |
We don't yet have enough review information for Soundcore Motion X600 N/A
| 2 expert recommendations | ||
Comiso X26 | $35 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
| No expert recommendations | Better Reviews |
Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | Digital Trends | TechHive | WIRED | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com | TechRadar | Popular Mechanics | PCMag | SoundGuys | What Hi-Fi |
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1 | - | $130 | 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. | 15 | - | 2 | 12 | - | 7 | - | - | 1 | 1 |
2 | +4 | $437 | Sonos Move 2 | 4 | 5 | - | 5 | - | 9 | - | - | 2 | - |
3 | -1 | $177 | 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. | 3 | - | 10 | 11 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
4 | -1 | $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. | 8 | - | 9 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 3 |
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Expert reviews [12]
- with a score: 5
- without a score: 7
Highest score by Gadget Review | 92 |
Average score based on 12 reviews | 78 |
Lowest score by TechGearLab | 48 |
Score distribution:
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0-20 |
- PORTABLE BLUETOOTH SPEAKER - Designed and Engineered by Cambridge SoundWorks in the USA, the OontZ Angle 3 with its unique triangular design, offers high-quality crystal-clear stereo sound for a truly immersive listening experience. Whether you're working from home, setting up a work office, engaging in outdoor activities, going camping, hiking, embarking on summer adventures, hosting dance practice or organizing impromptu dance parties, the OontZ Angle 3 Bluetooth Speaker is the perfect companion. Its exceptional sound quality, durable design, and vibrant Blue color make it suitable for various occasions, enhancing the atmosphere and creating memorable experiences.
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- ULTIMATE SOUND: Super portable wireless Bluetooth speaker with 360° bold, immersive, crystal clear sound and up to 15 hours of battery on a single charge. 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!
OontZ Angle 3 is a top selling and one of the most affordable options. It's a #1 bestseller in bluetooth speakers category and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Anker SoundCore 2 or Anker SoundCore .
OontZ Angle 3 was released in 2017. There are a lot of newer bluetooth speakers on the market. Show newer Bluetooth Speakers
OontZ Angle 3 is $95 less expensive than an average bluetooth speaker ($124.99).
UE Boom 2 is a popular and one of the more expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Sony SRS-XB43 or House of Marley Get Together 2 .
UE Boom 2 was released in 2018. There are a lot of newer bluetooth speakers on the market. Show newer Bluetooth Speakers
UE Boom 2 is $73.01 more expensive than an average bluetooth speaker ($124.99).