Testseek.com have collected 122 expert reviews of the Logitech Ultimate Ears UE Megaboom bluetooth portable speaker and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Logitech Ultimate Ears UE Megaboom bluetooth portable speaker.
January 2015
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Waterproof up to 1 meter
Plays loud
Excellent battery life and Bluetooth range
Cool and useful control app
Wonderful audio quality
Better bass than UE Boom 2
The Block Party feature is awesome
Portable
Waterproof (1 meter for 30 minutes)
This is the most durable speaker we tested
Splendid audio performance
Great Bluetooth range
With aptX codec support
Superb build quality
With an IP64 level protection from the elements
Terrific sound from a very small box
An IP67 rating means it'll survive a dunk in the pool or a day at the
Powerful for its size. Solid audio quality across most of the range.
Loud and proud
Delivers extra bass but keeps the mids and highs
Can withstand water
Weather
Portable use
App extends controls
Functionality
Excellent battery life
Solid build quality
Deep bass
Great sound quality
Loud sound output
Waterproof (IPX7)
Floats on water
Added features in the app
Large volume buttons
Colorful patterned designs
Tough
Waterproof design
Big
Balanced sound
Battery lasts 20 hours
Excellent free companion app
Bass is much improved over the UE Boom
IPX7 Waterproof
Same killer sound and smart design of the original UE Boom
Just louder
Bigger
And smarter. Fully waterproof and IPX7 certified. Awesome battery lifeover 20 hours. Comes in a variety of bright colors
Also black or white. Nice companion app
Great design
Rugged
Waterproof
IPX7 rating (immersion proof) with
Presumably
Its caps on
App packed with features
Double-up feature
Great app for both iOS and Android
The UE Megaboom has a great battery life
It's waterproof and sounds better than most Bluetooth speakers on the market
Loud and clear sound
Massive battery
BLE
IPX7 rated
The editors didn't like
Bass can get a little too punchy
Voices don't sound super-smooth
Pricey
Expensive
It doesn't have Wi-Fi connectivity
No DTS Play-Fi support
When playing outdoors
It needs a vertical surface or two to deliver its best performance
Very expensive
No track forward/back buttons
AC adapter not included
No hardwired ethernet port
No wireless subwoofer option
No AC adap
Struggles with deep sub-bass
Pricey if you want stereo
Autoshutoff not controllable
Needs periodic repairing
EQ can't nullify extra bass
Slightly disappointing performance in the high-end
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Comparatively poor battery life for size
No buttons to control playback – have to tap the top to play/pause or use mobile device
Large for a portable speaker
The sound distorts a bit at higher volumes
Especially on bassheavy tracks
Not as portable as other speakers unless you've got a backpackit weighs two pounds and is girthier than a bottle of wine
Pricey at £299
Not as portable as the original
The Megaboom's "tap to play" audio controls can be frustrating
Loud and proud, Delivers extra bass but keeps the mids and highs, Can withstand water, weather, portable use, App extends controls, functionality
Pricey if you want stereo, Autoshutoff not controllable, Needs periodic repairing, EQ can't nullify extra bass
If you need a big, loud, portable Bluetooth/NFC speaker, this is the best one we've found in its class. It's unwieldy and overkill for small gatherings, but perfect for big ones, or times when you want more volume than the "normal"-sized Boom or its myria...
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Published: 2015-08-28, Author: Frederik , review by: techpowerup.com
Great design, Rugged, Waterproof, IPX7 rating (immersion proof) with, presumably, its caps on, App packed with features, Great sound quality, Double-up feature, Great app for both iOS and Android
Pricey at £299, Not as portable as the original
The UE MEGABOOM sells for $299. Great design Rugged Waterproof, IPX7 rating (immersion proof) with, presumably, its caps on App packed with features Great sound quality Double-up feature Great app for both iOS and Android Pricey at £299 Not as portable as...
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The UE MEGABOOM is an absolute crowd-pleaser. It pumps loud music with strong bass and clear treble. Bring it to any party and you will never need to worry about it getting ruined. With a 20-hour playtime, it will last longer than you. Now you just have t...
Abstract: The last few years we have had maybe a million (or what seems like a million) bluetooth speakers came out. There are a few that stand out from the rest. Earlier this year tat CES 2015, Ultimate Ears officially announced the UE Megaboom wireless speaker. W...
Published: 2015-04-08, Author: Juan , review by: androidguys.com
The UE MEGABOOM speaker is one of the best speakers that we have reviewed in a while, and it is simple to see why. With great sound, awesome features, and rugged protection, what is not to like about the UE MEGABOOM? If you feel the need to purchase one...
The Ultimate Ears team made sure you had zero trade-offs here. Just good sound in a durable body. This is not just your standard Bluetooth speaker as this offers a range of up to 100ft range. It has NFC on board for easier pairing and can support up to...
Waterproof up to 1 meter, Plays loud, Excellent battery life and Bluetooth range, Cool and useful control app
Bass can get a little too punchy, Voices don't sound super-smooth, Pricey
The UE Megaboom isn't the smoothest-sounding Bluetooth speaker you can buy, but its waterproof design and loud, full sound make it a great choice for lovers of the outdoors...
Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM8/10portability7/10durability8/10battery8/10sound9/10If you're in the market for a do-it-all, go anywhere speaker, the MEGABOOM is it. It's right on the threshold of what I'd say is portable, but the killer sound quality and volume e...
