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Neither Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 nor Ultimate Ears Megaboom were recommended by experts this month
On 2 May 2024 (6 days ago) we went through 113 Bluetooth Speaker expert endorsements , however neither Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 nor Ultimate Ears Megaboom 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 Sonos Roam or other critically acclaimed Portable Bluetooth Speakers of this month.
For reference, Sonos Roam received 4 endorsements this month, from Digital Trends (26 Feb 2024), WIRED (18 Feb 2024) Tom's Guide (26 Mar 2024) and 1 other.
Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | Digital Trends | What Hi-Fi | SoundGuys | WIRED | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com | TechRadar | Popular Mechanics | PCMag | TechHive |
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3 | - | $179 | Sonos Roam
A great speaker that can be taken anywhere | 3 | - | - | 10 | 11 | - | 1 | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $229 | Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $179 | Ultimate Ears Megaboom | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Portable Bluetooth Speakers ranking? It's here
Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | Digital Trends | What Hi-Fi | SoundGuys | WIRED | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com | TechRadar | Popular Mechanics | PCMag | TechHive |
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3 | - | $179 | Sonos Roam A great speaker that can be taken anywhere | 3 | - | - | 10 | 11 | - | 1 | - | - | - |
4 | - | $60 | Tribit StormBox Micro 2 | 8 | 3 | - | 9 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - |
5 | - | $500 | Jbl Boombox 3 | - | - | - | - | 9 | 1 | - | - | 7 | - |
6 | - | $62 | Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 | 6 | - | 5 | - |
8 | 4 | - | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [9]
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 7
Highest score by Trekbible | 84 |
Average score based on 9 reviews | 74 |
Lowest score by TechGearLab | 63 |
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- Amplify your listening experience by wirelessly connecting more than 100 HK connect+ enabled speakers.
- The rechargeable battery supports up to 8 hours of playtime
- Stream music wirelessly via Bluetooth to enjoy room-filling sound. Connect up to 2 smart devices at the same time and take turns playing music.
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- Ultimate Ears megaboom is the massive 360-degree wireless Bluetooth speaker with Intensly rich sound dominating every corner of the party.
- Megaboom starts a party anywhere. Beach, pool, waterfall, wherever. If it gets too dirty, rinse it off and start again. IPX7 rated: Ultimate Ears megaboom can be immersed in water up to 1m for up to 30 minutes.
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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!
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 is a very popular option on the higher end 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 JBL Extreme 3 or Positive Grid Spark Mini .
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 was released in 2017. There are dozens of newer bluetooth speakers on the market. Show newer Bluetooth Speakers
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 is $109.01 more expensive than the average bluetooth speaker ($119.99).
Ultimate Ears Megaboom is a popular option on the higher end 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 Soundcore Rave Party 2 or Sonos Roam .
Ultimate Ears Megaboom was released in 2015. There are dozens of newer bluetooth speakers on the market. Show newer Bluetooth Speakers
Ultimate Ears Megaboom is $59.01 more expensive than the average bluetooth speaker ($119.99).