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	== Critical reception ==		== Critical reception ==

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	'']'' gave it 4 stars out of 5 stating, "The UE Boom is a versatile and durable wireless Bluetooth speaker that plays loud and is great for on-the-go use", and that "f it has a deficiency, it just doesn't deliver a ton of bass, though few if any of these small speakers put out great low end. You'll also get some distortion with bass-heavy material, particularly at louder volumes."<ref name="CNET"></ref>		'']'' gave it 4 stars out of 5 stating, "The UE Boom is a versatile and durable wireless Bluetooth speaker that plays loud and is great for on-the-go use", and that "f it has a deficiency, it just doesn't deliver a ton of bass, though few if any of these small speakers put out great low end. You'll also get some distortion with bass-heavy material, particularly at louder volumes."<ref name="CNET"></ref>

	'']'' gave it 4 points out of 5 with editor's rating "Excellent" and said "The UE Boom is a surprisingly powerful Bluetooth speaker the size of a beer can."<ref name="PCMAG"/> The review also stated, "it doesn't exactly impress on the low end and doesn't beat the more expensive ] II, despite coming close." And: "While bass is handled well along with the midrange, the UE Boom can't take much sub-bass."<ref name="PCMAG"/>		'']'' gave it 4 points out of 5 with editor's rating "Excellent" and said "The UE Boom is a surprisingly powerful Bluetooth speaker the size of a beer can."<ref name="PCMAG"/> The review also stated, "it doesn't exactly impress on the low end and doesn't beat the more expensive ] II, despite coming close." And: "While bass is handled well along with the midrange, the UE Boom can't take much sub-bass."<ref name="PCMAG"/>

		⚫	A reviewer for the ''New Zealand Herald'' praised it for ease-of-use and quality of sound.<ref></ref>

	UE Boom won gold for excellence in audio category in 2014 ] that is organized by ].<ref></ref>		UE Boom won gold for excellence in audio category in 2014 ] that is organized by ].<ref></ref>

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UE Boom

Manufacturer	Logitech (Ultimate Ears)
Related	UE Mini Boom
Dimensions	Height 18 cm (7.1”) Diameter 6.5cm (2.6”)
Weight	538g (19oz) - speaker only
Sound	Maximum sound level: 88 dBA Frequency range: 90 Hz - 20kHz Two 1.5", 4 Ohm Drivers Two 2" Passive radiators
Connectivity	Bluetooth NFC (passive) supported 3.5 millimetres TRRS

UE Boom is a portable speaker manufactured by Ultimate Ears, supporting Bluetooth and wired connections. UE Boom has been praised for its industrial design, loudness, battery life, speakerphone capability, and its suitability for outdoor use, but criticized for its comparatively high price.

Design and features

The speaker is circular and shaped like a large beer can or an energy drink. It has a water and stain resistant coating.

UE Boom is partly covered with rubber. The speaker comes in multiple color combinations, including a limited edition designed by artist Kenny Scharf. According to Engadget: "The UE Boom's cylindrical shape is a different take on portable speakers, one that iLounge appreciated, saying it "has one of the nicest overall designs in its class."

The speaker has a D-ring on its end, and can be hung like a lantern from an S-hook. It can serve as a speakerphone as well as a speaker, and offers an alarm function. Additionally, two speakers can be paired with one source and configured to operate in stereo mode (each speaker providing one channel) or what Logitech describes as "double" mode, wherein both speakers stream the same material. UE Boom is able to report remaining battery life in any of several languages.

Critical reception

CNET gave it 4 stars out of 5 stating, "The UE Boom is a versatile and durable wireless Bluetooth speaker that plays loud and is great for on-the-go use", and that "f it has a deficiency, it just doesn't deliver a ton of bass, though few if any of these small speakers put out great low end. You'll also get some distortion with bass-heavy material, particularly at louder volumes."

PC Magazine gave it 4 points out of 5 with editor's rating "Excellent" and said "The UE Boom is a surprisingly powerful Bluetooth speaker the size of a beer can." The review also stated, "it doesn't exactly impress on the low end and doesn't beat the more expensive Bose SoundLink II, despite coming close." And: "While bass is handled well along with the midrange, the UE Boom can't take much sub-bass."

A reviewer for the New Zealand Herald praised it for ease-of-use and quality of sound.

UE Boom won gold for excellence in audio category in 2014 iF product design award that is organized by International Forum Design.

References

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External links

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