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| 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 |
UE Boom is a portable wireless speaker manufactured by the Ultimate Ears subsidiary of Logitech. The speaker is designed to play music that is streamed over Bluetooth and has a 3.5 mm audio input as well. The speaker is being promoted as suitable for social gatherings, and as reproducing sound equally in all directions.
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 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. In addition, the speaker is able to report remaining battery life in any of several languages.
Critical reception
UE Boom was released to generally favorable reviews. Most of the reviewers have welcomed its functionality, durability, loudness, and at the same time it has been commented that the bass and sub-bass could be better handled.
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, but you need two if you want to take advantage of its coolest feature." 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."
UE Boom won gold for excellence in audio category in 2014 iF product design award that is organized by International Forum Design.
References
- The UE Boom tops the portable speaker market (review) | ZDNet
- ^ Ultimate Ears UE Boom Review & Rating | PCMag.com
- Best Rugged Bluetooth Speaker | The Wirecutter
- UE Boom: A Slick Bluetooth Speaker With Exquisite Sound | Gadget Lab | Wired.com
- ^ UE Boom review - CNET
- Limited Edition UE BOOM Rocks Vibrant New Skin by Legendary Street Artist Kenny Scharf - Logitech Press Release
- UE Boom review - Engadget
- Review: Ultimate Ears UE Boom | iLounge
- Review: UE Boom Bluetooth Speaker - The New Zeland Herald
- Logitech Wins Seven 2014 iF Product Design Awards - Logitech Press Release