Name: Megablast
Brand: Ultimate Ears
SKU: 214451
Rating: 4.1 (44 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.0 / 5

Setup for Alexa is reasonably straightforward
The dock is small and easy to use
loud

the Alexa integration on the Blast speakers is a little disappointing
Ultimate Ears has a somewhat confusing pricing scheme
It still lacks the Megaboom s speakerphone capability

Bluetooth: yes
Wireless network (wi-fi): yes
Playback time: 16 h

Ultimate Ears Megablast - Pros & Cons

Setup for Alexa is reasonably straightforward
The dock is small and easy to use
loud
solid
looks great and boasts a stable Bluetooth connectivity
Megablast was a perfectly good Echo replacement
excellent and sturdy Bluetooth speakers
the Megablast looks good
Good-looking and great-sounding
The overall design is robust
solid sound quality and a great experience
great volume and decent sound
Simple
easy
and almost as painless
The sound quality of both the Blast and Megablast is excellent
The Blast is great for its size too
Battery life is a respectable 16 hours
the two speakers sound terrific
familiar look
portability and ruggedness
waterproof and durable build
is durable and water resistant
energetic
very fun to listen to and well-suited to outdoor use
excellent battery life at up to 16 hours of use
The app has a nice interface and is easy to navigate
rich
vibrant sound that is well balanced
high-pitch beeps and buzzes blended
balanced mid-range can reproduce clear and accurate dialogue
Excellent far-field performance
new ways of thinking
new connections
and new industries
Battery life is a great 12-16 hours
wonderful speakers
and darn good Alexa devices
solid performance and rugged design
durable and offers strong battery
best sounding -- and best designed -- portable Alexa
Compact and well-designed

the Alexa integration on the Blast speakers is a little disappointing
Ultimate Ears has a somewhat confusing pricing scheme
It still lacks the Megaboom s speakerphone capability
No smartphone required
no button to push
the battery went from 100% to 50% over the same time span
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
work with the D-ring on the Boom or Megaboom speakers
any controls that let you skip to the next track
voice assistant support and Wi-Fi compatibility
it struggles to reproduce a thumpy low-bass
no exact time frame just yet
only pair it to one device at a time
MEGABLAST is a bit large and clunky to carry around
voice quality began to waver slightly the further we moved from our connected devices
you can do with a first-party Alexa device
wasn t a bit fiddly to get everything set up initially
power-up charging cradle
there s no drop-in voice call feature
there are no wired audio connections
first-party Alexa devices can
speaker stumbles only when it comes to very deep sub-bass
Lacks some voice control features
MEGABLAST does not include an aux port
not the best sounding voice-enabled portable speakers
is a bit pricey compared to other portable speakers
hear me over the music I was playing
Enlarge Image The USB port is underneath a protective flap
the app does seem rather stripped down and bare-bones
MEGABLAST tends to distort some of the higher frequencies
The lack of aux port is annoying
Echo Dot always needs to be plugged into a wall outlet
they are expensive
voice commands only work with Amazon Music

Ultimate Ears Megablast - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Weight	1200 g Best: Philips BT2650 Weight: 0.21 g
Playback time	16 h Best: Music Angel Mini Best Friendz Playback time: 120 h

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Ultimate Ears Megablast - Full Specifications

Low frequency	60.0 Hz
High frequency	20.0 kHz

Height	9.33 in
Width	3.46 in
Depth	9.29 in
Weight	42.33 oz

Docking station for mobile/Tablet	no
Radio receiver	no
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)	yes
IP code (level of dust/water resistance)	IP67

Colour of product	White Yellow

USB	yes
Type of USB connector	Micro-USB
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth profile	A2DP
Bluetooth version	4.1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes

Battery operated	yes
USB powered	yes
Electric (not USB)	yes
Battery type	Li-Ion
Playback time	16.0 h

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Ultimate Ears Megablast Ultimate Ears - Editorial Reviews (11)

4.1

Based on 11 reviews

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TechRadar

Published: 04.12.2017

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Alexa is on the move

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PC World

Ultimate Ears Megablast review: Bigger. Louder. Smarter.

4.0

If you’re looking for that on-the-go Alexa speaker and like it loud, you’ll probably like the sound of this one.

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RTINGS.com

Published: 08.03.2021

Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST Review

4.4

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PCMAG

Published: 04.01.2018

Ultimate Ears UE Megablast Review

4.0

If you want to take Alexa on the go, the UE Megablast is one of the biggest, most powerful smart speakers you can tote and expose to the elements without worry.

Ultimate Ears Megablast The best-sounding portable Alexa-enabled speaker

CNET

Published: 22.12.2017

The best-sounding portable Alexa-enabled speaker

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 Megablast 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 Megablast UE Megablast Review: This Summer's Ultimate Portable Wireless Smart Speaker

Forbes

Published: 20.06.2018

UE Megablast Review: This Summer's Ultimate Portable Wireless Smart Speaker

Ultimate Ears may just have this summer's most compelling portable speaker in the UE Megablast: voice activated Alexa, IP67 waterproof, 16-hour battery life and excellent sound with plenty of bass.

Ultimate Ears Megablast Review: UE MEGABLAST

www.themasterswitch.com

Published: 19.10.2018

Review: UE MEGABLAST

See our in-depth review of the UE MEGABLAST portable Bluetooth speaker, with our analysis of the design, sound quality, accessories, and more.

GeekDad

Published: 05.07.2018

Bigger, Louder and Smarter Than MEGABOOM: UE MEGABLAST Review - GeekDad

When it comes to rugged, water resistant Bluetooth speakers, UE has a lineup that's tough to beat, especially with the new MEGABLAST.

The Gadgeteer

Published: 25.05.2019

Ultimate Ears MegaBlast Portable WiFi/Bluetooth speaker review - The Gadgeteer

REVIEW - It's been a while since I reviewed a wireless speaker. I’ve heard good things about Ultimate Ears speakers, and I wanted a speaker that was portable,