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Ultimate Ears Boom 2

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User ratings:
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.7 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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4.4 out of 5
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Pros

  • The waterproofing and long-lasting battery life
  • allows users to turn the speaker on and off remotely
  • rugged

Cons

  • No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
  • UE Boom to not come with a charging brick in the box
  • speaker is slightly bigger than both of the older models

Key specs

  • yes
  • 328.08 ft
  • no
  • yes
  • 15 h

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Ultimate Ears Boom 2 - Pros & Cons

Ultimate Ears Boom 2

Pros

  • The waterproofing and long-lasting battery life
  • allows users to turn the speaker on and off remotely
  • rugged
  • waterproof
  • and delivers excellent battery life
  • UE Boom 2 is a solidly built speaker
  • rugged
  • waterproof design is extremely portable
  • The main unit itself is pretty unassuming
  • Connection strength is fairly standard for this speaker
  • It s also waterproof and has long battery life

Cons

  • No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
  • UE Boom to not come with a charging brick in the box
  • speaker is slightly bigger than both of the older models
  • It is a little pricey
  • small size and poor placement
  • lack of a brick is a little disappointing
  • speaker was often being pelted by hard spray
  • power-on and power-off effects are perpetually stuck at high volume
  • the default bass a little underwhelming
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  • take all that long to download and install over the air

Ultimate Ears Boom 2 - Technical Overview

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IconBluetooth wireless range
328.08 ft
Best:
Ion Cornerstone
Bluetooth wireless range: 984.25 ft
IconPeak power
9 W
Best:
Devialet Phantom
Peak power: 4500 W
IconWeight
548 g
Best:
Philips BT2650
Weight: 0.21 g
IconPlayback time
15 h
Best:
Music Angel Mini Best Friendz
Playback time: 120 h

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Ultimate Ears Boom 2 - Full Specifications

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Sound
Channels2.1
Low frequency90.0 Hz
High frequency20.0 kHz
Peak power9.0 W
Number of drivers2
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Dimensions
Height7.09 in
Width2.64 in
Depth2.64 in
Weight19.33 oz
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Features
Docking station for mobile/Tabletno
Radio receiverno
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)no
Streaming standardsSpotify Connect
Memory card readeryes
Speakerphoneyes
USB input portyes
IP code (level of dust/water resistance)IPX7
Water resistantyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Blue
  • Black,Blue,Red
  • Black,Green,Pink
  • Black,Grey
  • Black,Indigo
  • Black,Silver
  • Blue
  • Indigo
Built-in displayyes
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Connectivity
USByes
USB version2.0
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
AUX inyes
Source of connection
  • Android App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
  • Windows Phone App
  • iOS App
Aptx Supportno
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth codecSBC
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • HFP
Wired inputs
  • 3.5mm
  • Micro-USB
Bluetooth version4.1
Bluetooth wireless range328.08 ft
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
NFCyes
Headphone Portyes
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Power
Battery operatedyes
USB poweredyes
Electric (not USB)no
Battery typeLi-Ion
Playback time15.0 h
Battery life (max)15.0 h

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Ultimate Ears Boom 2 Ultimate Ears - Editorial Reviews (46)

4.4
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Review: Ultimate Ears' Boom 3 is a solid Bluetooth speaker with a few minor advantages | AppleInsider

The latest incarnation of Ultimate Ears' core Boom speaker is a solid option for iPhone, Mac, or iPad owners who want to wirelessly stream their music with a few small perks over some of its rivals.

Ultimate Ears Boom 2 UE Boom 2 Review: Ultimate Ears' Rugged Bluetooth Speaker Gets a Nice Upgrade
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UE Boom 2 Review: Ultimate Ears' Rugged Bluetooth Speaker Gets a Nice Upgrade

Back in mid-September, Logitech's Ultimate Ears brand rolled out the UE Boom 2, an upgraded version of its popular mid-level Bluetooth portable...

Ultimate Ears Boom 2 Ultimate Ears Boom 3 review: A superb portable Bluetooth speaker
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Expert Reviews
Published: 07.09.2018
Ultimate Ears Boom 3 review: A superb portable Bluetooth speaker
5.0

The Boom 3 looks stylish, floats and even sounds good – it’s a worthy successor to UE’s Boom 2

Ultimate Ears Boom 2 UE Boom 2 review: Better in every way
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Expert Reviews
Published: 30.11.2015
UE Boom 2 review: Better in every way
5.0

Improves on the original in every way - the UE Boom 2 is a great ruggedised, waterproof Bluetooth speaker

Ultimate Ears Boom 2 Ultimate Ears Boom 2 review: Gesture-friendly, waterproof, and still awesome
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Macworld
Published: 18.11.2015
Ultimate Ears Boom 2 review: Gesture-friendly, waterproof, and still awesome
2.3

A stylish, waterproof Bluetooth speaker that can be used with two devices at the same time, and controlled using gestures.

Ultimate Ears Boom 2 Ultimate Ears UE Boom 2 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 21.09.2015
Ultimate Ears UE Boom 2 Review
4.0

The new UE Boom 2 Bluetooth speaker from Ultimate Ears packs powerful sound in a colorful, rugged, waterproof build.

Ultimate Ears Boom 2 Ultimate Ears Boom 2 review: Gesture-friendly, waterproof, and still awesome
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Macworld
Published: 17.11.2015
Ultimate Ears Boom 2 review: Gesture-friendly, waterproof, and still awesome
4.5

A stylish, waterproof Bluetooth speaker that can be used with two devices at the same time, and controlled using gestures.

Ultimate Ears Boom 2 Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2 Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 14.12.2020
Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2 Review
3.9

The Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2 is a colorful speaker with a carrying strap so that you can take it with you on-the-go. It's rated IP67 for dust and water resista...

Ultimate Ears Boom 2 Logitech UE BOOM 2
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 03.09.2020
Logitech UE BOOM 2

Logitech UE BOOM 2 (Portable Speaker): 4.1 out of 5 stars from 56 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Ultimate Ears Boom 2 UE Boom 3 Review: A faithful speaker that surprises at every turn
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MobileSyrup
Published: 14.11.2018
UE Boom 3 Review: A faithful speaker that surprises at every turn
4.3

Logitech-owned UE has made another great Bluetooth speaker with the new UE Boom 3.

Ultimate Ears Boom 2 UE Boom 2, SlimFold wallet, and more – Review updates – The Gadgeteer
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The Gadgeteer
Published: 21.11.2017
UE Boom 2, SlimFold wallet, and more – Review updates – The Gadgeteer
Ultimate Ears Boom 2 JBL Flip 3 vs UE Boom 2
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SoundGuys
Published: 27.09.2016
JBL Flip 3 vs UE Boom 2

Two good speakers, one winner.

Ultimate Ears Boom 2 The Best Portable Bluetooth Speakers For Every Sound
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Gizmodo
Published: 06.09.2016
The Best Portable Bluetooth Speakers For Every Sound

It’s been a long, long time since we checked back with bluetooth speakers, and the market is still flooded with an endless number of near-anonymous companies churning out absolutely awful products. To that end, little has changed.

Ultimate Ears Boom 2 Ultimate Ears BOOM 2 Wireless Speaker Review
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Techgage
Published: 04.03.2016
Ultimate Ears BOOM 2 Wireless Speaker Review

If you're looking for a Bluetooth speaker system to blast some tunes while on the go, you're likely looking for something compact, but can also provide good sound and a long battery life, as well as durability that'll take life's bumps. Even though it's not without its shortcomings, we think...

Ultimate Ears Boom 2 Ultimate Ears BOOM 2 Review: Better Than The Original, But No Longer The Best
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Android Police
Published: 30.10.2015
Ultimate Ears BOOM 2 Review: Better Than The Original, But No Longer The Best

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