Neither Treblab FX100 nor UE Boom were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (18 days ago) we went through 115 Bluetooth Speaker expert endorsements , however neither Treblab FX100 nor UE Boom 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 |
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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 | $60 | Treblab FX100 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $280 | UE Boom | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Portable Bluetooth Speakers ranking? It's here
Customers like UE Boom noticeably 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
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
UE Boom, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Treblab FX100.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling bluetooth speaker receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). Both Treblab FX100 and UE Boom receive customer reviews that average out below that median threshold.
Treblab FX100 | |
UE Boom |
In comparison:
8.8 Great
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Median best-selling Bluetooth Speaker |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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UE Boom is more popular than Treblab FX100
It's fairly safe to say that UE Boom is a more popular bluetooth speaker than Treblab FX100, based on its 3,000+ 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 Treblab FX100 and UE Boom | |||||
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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 | Better Reviews | |
JBL Charge 5 | $180 |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
| 6 expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews | |
Anker Soundcore 3 | $51 |
We don't yet have enough review information for Anker Soundcore 3 N/A
| 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper | |
Sonos Roam | $176 | 4 expert recommendations |
Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | What Hi-Fi | SoundGuys | PCMag | Popular Mechanics | TechRadar | Rtings.com | Tom's Guide |
WIRED | TechHive |
Digital Trends |
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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 | - | $176 | 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 [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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- Durability done right – Defy the elements with a dustproof, weatherproof, shockproof, and IPX7 waterproof travel speaker. TREBLAB’s outdoor wireless speakers are crafted from ultra-durable ABS, Metal, and Thermoplastic rubber, and compatible with any Bluetooth device.
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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
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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!
Treblab FX100 is a popular option on the lower 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 Anker SoundCore Boost or Tribit MaxSound Plus .
Treblab FX100 is $70.02 cheaper than the average bluetooth speaker ($129.99).
UE Boom 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 Ultimate Ears Megablast or Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 .
UE Boom was released in 2013. There are dozens of newer bluetooth speakers on the market. Show newer Bluetooth Speakers
UE Boom is $49.99 more expensive than the average bluetooth speaker ($129.99).