Name: Blast
Brand: Ultimate Ears
SKU: 214461
Rating: 4.1 (36 reviews)

Ultimate Ears Blast - Pros & Cons

sound quality is still impressive
gives the full-bodied mid-range a better chance to shine
The treble range is equally rich
The integration of Alexa is done well
and WiFi setup process is quick and easy
cleaner and refined reproduction
excellent battery life and sound great
the playback experience was excellent when using one of the supported streaming services
Compact and well-designed
its small size
is durable and offers decent battery life
best sounding -- and best designed -- portable Alexa
best-sounding
small-form-factor smart speakers
speaker performed wonderfully
filling rooms with sound clearly and effortlessly
Blast sounded great
easily cutting through ambient noise
UE s packaging is both fun and informative
sounds phenomenal and offers superior Alexa support
versatile
stylish speaker
The Blast simply sounds excellent
the Blast feels rock solid
and it s waterproof
energetic performance and fun design
The Blast picks up our voice easily and Alexa is swift to respond
UE Blast now supports a simple charging dock
ultra-portable and remains waterproof despite some
more functionality and assuredly better voice recognition
crisp detail and lovely bass
Voice control is also compatible for Amazon Music
it delivers clear and precise sound
balanced mid-range can reproduce clear and accurate dialogue
The dock is small and easy to use
Excellent far-field performance
high-pitch beeps and buzzes blended
new ways of thinking
new connections
and new industries
Battery life is a great 12-16 hours
The Blast is great for its size too
wonderful speakers
and darn good Alexa devices

past UE speakers have been inexplicably excluded from the Blast
the new UE app
plugging in the micro-USB cable
substantial price difference between the new and old models
the sound bounces off the walls from multiple directions and fills out the space
iffy connection reliability
the dock doesn't come cheap
just limited to functional additions
and highs would often be lost to the massive bass profile
Ultimate Ears removed that in the new Blast speakers
Ultimate Ears has become somewhat of a household name in the world of portable speakers
high-end model will move from Intel to Apple silicon
Apple also does not provide instructions on how to upgrade
rubber cover makes charging a chore
There is no support for Spotify or Apple Music
missing functions can be re-added with software updates over time
The power button is also a bit larger
doesn't support all of the music services that Alexa does on the Echo
The BLAST is slightly taller than the BOOM 2
and also
Ultimate Ears has also eliminated a number of curves here
isn't required for setting up either speaker
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hear me over the music I was playing
The USB port is hidden behind a cover flap
The USB charging port is a little bit of a pain to access
not the best sounding voice-enabled portable speakers
it only supports Alexa
slightly fiddly pairing system
the Blast has a slightly tweaked internal speaker setup
Alexa can only play tunes through Amazon Music Unlimited and TuneIn radio
this dock is a $50 optional extra
feature is currently unavailable
still very limited to Amazon's services
UE Blast is too expensive for what it is
UE Blast does a poor job picking up voice commands
Boom 2 feels a little dated with no smart speaker functionality
poor voice recognition and lack of the included dock
no eye-catching blue light ring to let you
missing a few features out of the box
ambient background noise
any controls that let you skip to the next track
downright booming sound
heartbeat-like drumbeat
you'll have to charge the Blast on its side
the Alexa integration on the Blast speakers is a little disappointing
voice assistant support and Wi-Fi compatibility
it struggles to reproduce a thumpy low-bass
only pair it to one device at a time
The power button lights up a bit brighter
tend to lose their connection (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi)
the price stings
Setup is a little confusing
s no ring of light like the one on the Echo to indicate Alexa
it s hard to know if Alexa is listening

Ultimate Ears Blast - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Bluetooth wireless range	147.64 ft Best: Ion Cornerstone Bluetooth wireless range: 984.25 ft
Weight	640 g Best: Philips BT2650 Weight: 0.21 g
Playback time	12 h Best: Music Angel Mini Best Friendz Playback time: 120 h

Ultimate Ears - Video Reviews (5)

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Ultimate Ears Blast with Alexa Review | Boom vs. Blast | Tech Man Pat

Ultimate Ears Blast Review - Alexa in a speaker?!?

Unboxing Ultimate Ears Blast with Alexa & Wireless Charging | Tech Man Pat

Ultimate Ears Blast - Full Specifications

Low frequency	90.0 Hz
High frequency	20.0 kHz
Number of drivers	2

Height	7.4 in
Width	2.68 in
Depth	2.68 in
Weight	22.58 oz

Smart speaker (virtual assistant)	yes
USB input port	yes
IP code (level of dust/water resistance)	IP67
Built-in microphone	yes

Colour of product	Black Black,Graphite Graphite,Black Yellow

USB	yes
Type of USB connector	Micro-USB
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth profile	A2DP
Bluetooth version	4.1
Bluetooth wireless range	147.64 ft
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)	1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
NFC	yes

Battery operated	yes
USB powered	yes
Electric (not USB)	yes
Battery type	Li-Ion
Playback time	12.0 h
Battery capacity	3200.0 mAh
Battery life (max)	12.0 h

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Ultimate Ears Blast Ultimate Ears - Editorial Reviews (22)

4.0

Based on 22 reviews

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Ultimate Ears Blast Ultimate Ears Blast review: A compact wireless speaker that gives you Alexa on the go

CNET

Published: 22.12.2017

Ultimate Ears Blast review: A compact wireless speaker that gives you Alexa on the go

3.5

While it's expensive and could use a few more features, UE's Blast speaker sounds great for a portable Alexa-enabled speaker.

Ultimate Ears Blast Ultimate Ears UE Blast Review

PCMAG

Published: 10.09.2018

Ultimate Ears UE Blast Review

4.0

The Ultimate Ears UE Blast puts Amazon's Alexa voice assistant in a portable, rugged, waterproof Bluetooth speaker.

Ultimate Ears Blast Ultimate Ears Blast and Megablast Review: Our Favorite Speakers Get Better With Alexa

WIRED

Published: 28.11.2017

Ultimate Ears Blast and Megablast Review: Our Favorite Speakers Get Better With Alexa

4.0

Ultimate Ears returns with another explosive duo of speakers, this time with Alexa

Ultimate Ears Blast Review: Ultimate Ears' New Blast and Megablast Speakers Bring Alexa Integration But Sacrifice Features

MacRumors

Review: Ultimate Ears' New Blast and Megablast Speakers Bring Alexa Integration But Sacrifice Features

Ultimate Ears is known for its line of rugged, waterproof speakers that come in bright colors and offer high-quality sound at prices that aren't...

Ultimate Ears Blast Ultimate Ears Blast Smart Speaker Review

TechPowerUp

Published: 25.06.2018

Ultimate Ears Blast Smart Speaker Review

4.0

Ultimate Ears finally jumped on the smart speaker bandwagon with the release of their BLAST and MEGABLAST smart speakers. Today, we are taking a look at their smallest smart speaker. The BLAST is sized like the older simpler BOOM, but is a full-fledged smart speaker equipped with a beam-forming microphone array.

Ultimate Ears Blast UE Blast review: More of the same, just with Alexa

TechnoBuffalo

Published: 28.01.2018

UE Blast review: More of the same, just with Alexa

2.5

The market for Bluetooth speakers has taken a hit with the rise of smart home speakers like the Amazon Echo and Google Home. These smart speakers don't offer the best sound, but convenience and price makes them much more appealing. Seeing this trend, Ultimate Ears (UE) upgraded its next-generation products with Amazon's Alexa, along with a slick charging base that makes it super easy...

Ultimate Ears Blast UE Blast review: the best Bluetooth speaker now comes with Alexa

Brisbane Times

Published: 28.05.2018

UE Blast review: the best Bluetooth speaker now comes with Alexa

Big, loud and waterproof, Ultimate Ears' party-starting Bluetooth now come with a voice assistant.

The Streaming Blog

Published: 31.08.2018

Ultimate Ears Blast Review - The Streaming Blog

5.0

Through the years, the Boom speakers from Ultimate Ears has been one of the most favored portable Bluetooth devices in the market. It is well-designed and

Ultimate Ears Blast UE Blast Wireless Speaker Review – Does it blast away the Boom?

AndroidGuys

Published: 23.04.2018

UE Blast Wireless Speaker Review – Does it blast away the Boom?

We've anticipated how Ultimate Ears would follow up its highly successful Boom 2 Bluetooth speaker. The Blast introduces a new series and up-to-date speaker control, with WiFi smarts backed by Amazon's popular Alexa virtual assistant.

AndroidGuys

Published: 23.04.2018

UE Blast Wireless Speaker Review – Does it blast away the Boom?

We've anticipated how Ultimate Ears would follow up its highly successful Boom 2 Bluetooth speaker. The Blast introduces a new series and up-to-date speaker control, with WiFi smarts backed by Amazon's popular Alexa virtual assistant.

Ultimate Ears Blast Ultimate Ears BLAST & MEGABLAST Review: Better, Portable Alexa Speakers

Android Headlines

Published: 11.12.2017

Ultimate Ears BLAST & MEGABLAST Review: Better, Portable Alexa Speakers

Ultimate Ears announced two new speakers last month, the BLAST and MEGABLAST. These are kind of replacements for the BOOM 2 and MEGABOOM Bluetooth

Trusted Reviews

Published: 12.02.2018

UE Blast

4.5

The UE Blast with Alexa is an entertaining speaker with a loud sound that's one of the best portable Bluetooth speakers around

Ultimate Ears Blast Ultimate Ears Megablast and Blast speaker review - better sound and now with Amazon Alexa onboard

Tech Guide

Published: 21.05.2018

Ultimate Ears Megablast and Blast speaker review - better sound and now with Amazon Alexa onboard

Ultimate Ears is back with brand-new wireless portable speakers that offer impressive 360-degree sound and this time out they also have Amazon Alexa built right in. The Ultimate Ears Megablast and Blast have taken things up a notch from the previous generation of Megaboom and Boom products. They have been reengineered with custom drivers and […]

stuff.tv/my/

Published: 08.12.2017

Ultimate Ears Blast

4.0

Alexa-powered smarts in a really rugged shell

Ultimate Ears Blast Review: Ultimate Ears’ latest speaker with Alexa on Blast

9to5Mac

Published: 01.12.2017

Review: Ultimate Ears’ latest speaker with Alexa on Blast

Over the past few years, Ultimate Ears has become somewhat of a household name in the world of portable speakers. Their ever-popular Boom lineup has shown that portable speakers can have excellent battery life and sound great. Recently they’ve taken it one step further by bringing Amazon’s Alexa to the portable speaker with their new Blast speakers. […]