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UE Boom 2 Yeti Edition

Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.2
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
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Review Analysis - 936 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Sound Quality
 400
loud, sounds, speakers, bose, ue
+91%
-9%
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" ...  Awesome speaker with sound like no other has.  ...  "
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" ...  All type of music sounds awesome.  ...  "
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" ...  We use everyday for music and audiobooks.  ...  "
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" ...  The sound quality is much better than alexa  ...  "
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" ...  but sound makes up for that.  ...  "
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" ...  Works very well, bluetooth doesn't drop, good sound quality  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect wireless speakers .  ...  "
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" ...  Expensive compared to some - but excellent build and sound quality.  ...  "
Battery Life
 165
battery, hours, charge, lasts, long battery life
+68%
-32%
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" ...  It has a great battery life too.  ...  "
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" ...  It has a great battery life too.  ...  "
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" ...  Solid battery life so long as you're not playing on full blast obviously.  ...  "
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" ...  Solid battery life so long as you're not playing on full blast obviously.  ...  "
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" ...  The battery is good if you use it in 50% of the audio, but since I listen to music 80% is downloaded very fast, I would say twice without reaching 15 or maybe 10 hours of use, and I did not like it being heated Therefore, up to 20 minutes of use with high volume is a burden.  ...  "
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" ...  The battery is good if you use it in 50% of the audio, but since I listen to music 80% is downloaded very fast, I would say twice without reaching 15 or maybe 10 hours of use, and I did not like it being heated Therefore, up to 20 minutes of use with high volume is a burden.  ...  "
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" ...  Though the UE Boom 2 is louder than the Bose, more versatile, waterproof, and has a longer lasting battery.  ...  "
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" ...  Though the UE Boom 2 is louder than the Bose, more versatile, waterproof, and has a longer lasting battery.  ...  "
Volume
 161
loud, volume, speakers, sounds, max
+81%
-19%
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" ...  Great fidelity with good volume and wide range reception within the home.  ...  "
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" ...  Great fidelity with good volume and wide range reception within the home.  ...  "
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" ...  It can fill up a small room or a mid-sized room very well.  ...  "
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" ...  It can fill up a small room or a mid-sized room very well.  ...  "
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" ...  UE-B2 produces great sound at nearly all volumes.  ...  "
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" ...  UE-B2 produces great sound at nearly all volumes.  ...  "
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" ...  This is my 2nd UE Boom.  ...  "
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" ...  Amazing sound quality and it's actually really loud (when turned up all the way).  ...  "
Bluetooth
 117
speaker, speakers, best bluetooth speaker, ue, boom
+89%
-11%
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" ...  Works very well, bluetooth doesn't drop, good sound quality  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect wireless speakers .  ...  "
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" ...  Pairing and operation of the speaker is simple .  ...  "
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" ...  Great wireless speaker.  ...  "
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" ...  Best Bluetooth speaker I've ever owned.  ...  "
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" ...  Best Bluetooth speaker I've ever owned.  ...  "
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" ...  Would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good Bluetooth speaker.  ...  "
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" ...  Would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good Bluetooth speaker.  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 93
speakers, bluetooth, ue, app, sync
+75%
-25%
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" ...  This wireless speaker is absolutely the best!  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect wireless speakers .  ...  "
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" ...  Great wireless speaker.  ...  "
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" ...  I love how it comes with an app and syncs with over 40+ devices.  ...  "
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" ...  I love how it comes with an app and syncs with over 40+ devices.  ...  "
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" ...  It's easy to pair, it's loud, and has an app to sync multiple speakers.  ...  "
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" ...  It's easy to pair, it's loud, and has an app to sync multiple speakers.  ...  "
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" ...  It recognized and can manage my new Boom 2 without issue.  ...  "
Charging
 89
charger, charged, recharge, hours, battery
+49%
-51%
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" ...  and what a surprise: the package doesn't include a charger but only an USB cable  ...  "
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" ...  Also, it says on the Ultimate Ears website that a wall charger is included, but mine did not come up with one.  ...  "
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" ...  Also, it says on the Ultimate Ears website that a wall charger is included, but mine did not come up with one.  ...  "
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" ...  I’m giving this a 1 Star because I received the speaker without a wall power adapter.  ...  "
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" ...  I’m giving this a 1 Star because I received the speaker without a wall power adapter.  ...  "
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" ...  No wall charger, no logo on clip area, fishy.  ...  "
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" ...  No wall charger, no logo on clip area, fishy.  ...  "
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" ...  What to do with the battery, how to get Bluetooth connection to work, and how to charge this battery once pulled out NOT EXPLAINED.  ...  "
Price
 78
worth, worth the money, worth every penny, 130, speaker
+74%
-26%
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" ...  Expensive compared to some - but excellent build and sound quality.  ...  "
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" ...  On sale, the prices were nearly even.  ...  "
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" ...  On sale, the prices were nearly even.  ...  "
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" ...  You can buy this version with confidence that despite the low price it’s the real deal.  ...  "
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" ...  You can buy this version with confidence that despite the low price it’s the real deal.  ...  "
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" ...  All-around excellent purchase, considering buying another.  ...  "
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" ...  All-around excellent purchase, considering buying another.  ...  "
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" ...  try the MEGABOOM if you want the most BOOM for your buck.  ...  "
Size
 70
portable, speaker, everywhere, easy to carry, carry around
+96%
-4%
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" ...  Packs a big punch.  ...  "
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" ...  small and easy to transport, party anywhere you take it!  ...  "
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" ...  Packs a punch.  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent sound for its compact size.  ...  "
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" ...  Great for travel  ...  "
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" ...  Great sound quality for the size.  ...  "
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" ...  Great sound quality for the size.  ...  "
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" ...  The shape is super easy to carry, sound is very good, and it is so easy to setup/use that I think it reads my mind.  ...  "
Water Resistance
 66
beach, water, water proof, pool, waterproofing
+95%
-5%
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" ...  I love listening to it while riding 20 to 40 miles on a bike trail.  ...  "
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" ...  We used outside for our beach wedding, it was perfect.  ...  "
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" ...  The sound is great - I love the portability of it and the fact that it's waterproof. ... I use it for music both at home and on the road (to the beach/picnics).  ...  "
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" ...  I jumped into the lake with it to test it out and it definitely is waterproof.  ...  "
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" ...  I jumped into the lake with it to test it out and it definitely is waterproof.  ...  "
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" ...  It bumps for its size, and holds up it's reputation of being water and shock proof.  ...  "
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" ...  It bumps for its size, and holds up it's reputation of being water and shock proof.  ...  "
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" ...  Love the fact that it's waterproof and dustproof so we can take it camping.  ...  "
Bass
 57
mids, ue boom 2, great bass, ue booms, ue
+89%
-11%
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" ...  It has a very full sound and nice bass to it.  ...  "
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" ...  I loved paying more for a speaker with such excellent sounds, which respects the highs, lows and bass without distorting.  ...  "
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" ...  I loved paying more for a speaker with such excellent sounds, which respects the highs, lows and bass without distorting.  ...  "
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" ...  Mids and Lows are crafted in precisely enough (not too much not too less) to make the music sound COMPLETE, FULL AND THROATY!  ...  "
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" ...  Bass is decent for the size ... The Bose Sound Mini 1 completely fills the room with a surround sounding feel, and has deeper bass than the UE Boom 2.  ...  "
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" ...  Bass is decent for the size ... The Bose Sound Mini 1 completely fills the room with a surround sounding feel, and has deeper bass than the UE Boom 2.  ...  "
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" ...  Mids and Lows are crafted in precisely enough (not too much not too less) to make the music sound COMPLETE, FULL AND THROATY!  ...  "
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" ...  I feel like the Bose has a tiny bit more bass, but the BOOM 2 goes louder.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 49
working, boom 2, working after 2, stopped working, stop working
+53%
-47%
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" ...  I like that it turns itself off after 15 minutes of no use.  ...  "
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" ...  I like that it turns itself off after 15 minutes of no use.  ...  "
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" ...  One is still working beautifully and the other stopping connecting properly in May.  ...  "
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" ...  One is still working beautifully and the other stopping connecting properly in May.  ...  "
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" ...  I use it everyday and it works without fail!  ...  "
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" ...  I use it everyday and it works without fail!  ...  "
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" ...  I've had this for almost a year, and it's still working like new.  ...  "
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" ...  Two years and it still runs strong, and my Boom 2 is even better.  ...  "
Build Quality
 49
micro usb charging, loose, fabric, z, weaving
+67%
-33%
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" ...  Though solid feeling, it yet seems small and easily grabbed  ...  "
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" ...  Though solid feeling, it yet seems small and easily grabbed  ...  "
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" ...  So much sound and so durable.  ...  "
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" ...  So much sound and so durable.  ...  "
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" ...  I dropped it in the hot tub and it still works perfectly.  ...  "
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" ...  I dropped it in the hot tub and it still works perfectly.  ...  "
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" ...  Extremely durable, and looks great.  ...  "
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" ...  Extremely durable, and looks great.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 40
easy to use, sound and easy, easy to set, operate, link
+85%
-15%
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" ...  small and easy to transport, party anywhere you take it!  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  It is just so easy to grab, set up, and link, everyone at home is using it. ... It doesn't sound better, but it's close enough and just so easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  It is just so easy to grab, set up, and link, everyone at home is using it. ... It doesn't sound better, but it's close enough and just so easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  The shape is super easy to carry, sound is very good, and it is so easy to setup/use that I think it reads my mind.  ...  "
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" ...  The shape is super easy to carry, sound is very good, and it is so easy to setup/use that I think it reads my mind.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to setup and use.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to setup and use.  ...  "
Marketplace
 38
fake, advertised, refurbished, mine, counterfeit
+47%
-53%
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" ...  I suspect these are refurbished. ... I think these should retail at $49.95  ...  "
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" ...  I suspect these are refurbished. ... I think these should retail at $49.95  ...  "
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" ...  When I called Logitech they told me, "It's defective" and I should return it to Amazon.  ...  "
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" ...  When I called Logitech they told me, "It's defective" and I should return it to Amazon.  ...  "
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" ...  I expected to be getting a new and unopened unit, especially trusting an item "shipped and sold by Amazon", but this does not seem to be the case.  ...  "
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" ...  I expected to be getting a new and unopened unit, especially trusting an item "shipped and sold by Amazon", but this does not seem to be the case.  ...  "
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" ...  Pink is counterfeit.  ...  "
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" ...  Pink is counterfeit.  ...  "
Apps
 33
equalizer, ue boom app, syncs, eq, app for windows
+73%
-27%
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" ...  I love how it comes with an app and syncs with over 40+ devices.  ...  "
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" ...  I love how it comes with an app and syncs with over 40+ devices.  ...  "
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" ...  I like that there's a UE Boom app that lets you choose different sound schemes and even customize with a simple equalizer so you can give your audio a personal touch.  ...  "
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" ...  I like that there's a UE Boom app that lets you choose different sound schemes and even customize with a simple equalizer so you can give your audio a personal touch.  ...  "
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" ...  I still haven't figured out how to get the Google Assistant to work through it which is annoying but I will continue trying.  ...  "
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" ...  I still haven't figured out how to get the Google Assistant to work through it which is annoying but I will continue trying.  ...  "
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" ...  The app that accompanies the speaker is also really cool because it gives you access to an equalizer to control the type of sound you want to produce from the speaker.  ...  "
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" ...  The app that accompanies the speaker is also really cool because it gives you access to an equalizer to control the type of sound you want to produce from the speaker.  ...  "
Design
 33
fabric, color, weaving, tighter, tear
+76%
-24%
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" ...  Looks sleek too anywhere I put it in my home.  ...  "
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" ...  A vibrant red makes this speaker stand-out among the crowd.  ...  "
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" ...  A vibrant red makes this speaker stand-out among the crowd.  ...  "
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" ...  Though solid feeling, it yet seems small and easily grabbed  ...  "
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" ...  Though solid feeling, it yet seems small and easily grabbed  ...  "
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" ...  It's good looking.  ...  "
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" ...  It's good looking.  ...  "
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" ...  High quality design.  ...  "
Capacity
 31
party, room, sq ft, loud, living room
+100%
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" ...  It can fill up a small room or a mid-sized room very well.  ...  "
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" ...  It can fill up a small room or a mid-sized room very well.  ...  "
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" ...  Now I can leave the laptop on the desk and walk carry my Spotify to the garage, deck, or any room in the house.  ...  "
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" ...  Now I can leave the laptop on the desk and walk carry my Spotify to the garage, deck, or any room in the house.  ...  "
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" ...  Definitely buying more for bigger gatherings.  ...  "
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" ...  Definitely buying more for bigger gatherings.  ...  "
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" ...  Recommend this product to anyone who needs a versatile speaker with a nice range.  ...  "
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" ...  Recommend this product to anyone who needs a versatile speaker with a nice range.  ...  "
Controls
 29
volume buttons, volume, skip, play pause, pause
+34%
-66%
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" ...  No beep, nothing.  ...  "
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" ...  No beep, nothing.  ...  "
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" ...  The tap controls on the unit I received did not work. ... However, I could never get the tap controls to work at all (tap the top of unit once to play/pause, twice to skip to the next song), even after updating the unit's firmware to the latest version.  ...  "
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" ...  The tap controls on the unit I received did not work. ... However, I could never get the tap controls to work at all (tap the top of unit once to play/pause, twice to skip to the next song), even after updating the unit's firmware to the latest version.  ...  "
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" ...  In order to Play/Pause, you must pick the device up in one hand, and then tap the top (like playing a bongo drum) with your other hand. ... Tap twice to Skip.  ...  "
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" ...  In order to Play/Pause, you must pick the device up in one hand, and then tap the top (like playing a bongo drum) with your other hand. ... Tap twice to Skip.  ...  "
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" ...  Ive attempted to reset the unit by holding the power button and the volume button, updated the firmware, etc…It does nothing to fix the issue.  ...  "
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" ...  Ive attempted to reset the unit by holding the power button and the volume button, updated the firmware, etc…It does nothing to fix the issue.  ...  "
For Travel
 28
travel, trips, waterproof, vacations, traveled
+93%
-7%
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" ...  We used outside for our beach wedding, it was perfect.  ...  "
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" ...  I use it for music both at home and on the road (to the beach/picnics).  ...  "
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" ...  Great for travel  ...  "
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" ...  The Boom/2 is a great small speaker, for the shower, for travel, for any portable use.  ...  "
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" ...  The Boom/2 is a great small speaker, for the shower, for travel, for any portable use.  ...  "
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" ...  Love the fact that it's waterproof and dustproof so we can take it camping.  ...  "
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" ...  Love the fact that it's waterproof and dustproof so we can take it camping.  ...  "
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" ...  For a home or travel solution, this is an excellent product.  ...  "
Returns
 27
returning, returned, ue, refund, boom
+7%
-93%
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" ...  I am thus expecting a refund due to the inconvenience caused.  ...  "
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" ...  When I called Logitech they told me, "It's defective" and I should return it to Amazon.  ...  "
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" ...  When I called Logitech they told me, "It's defective" and I should return it to Amazon.  ...  "
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" ...  I am hoping it was not a used and returned item.  ...  "
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" ...  I am hoping it was not a used and returned item.  ...  "
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" ...  We returned it.  ...  "
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" ...  We returned it.  ...  "
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" ...  Will return soon.  ...  "
Comfort
 22
tap the top, one hand, hand and tap, boom 2, tear
+82%
-18%
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" ...  I really love this speaker - I use it every day for very long periods of time.  ...  "
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" ...  Though solid feeling, it yet seems small and easily grabbed  ...  "
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" ...  Though solid feeling, it yet seems small and easily grabbed  ...  "
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" ...  The material is good, the size is perfect, the sound is as good as my old Bose, easy to use and pair although you need find the Bluetooth button.  ...  "
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" ...  The material is good, the size is perfect, the sound is as good as my old Bose, easy to use and pair although you need find the Bluetooth button.  ...  "
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" ...  Has a quality feel and nice heft when held.  ...  "
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" ...  Has a quality feel and nice heft when held.  ...  "
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" ...  I like the texture and feel of the UE Boom 2 in my hand.  ...  "
Delivery
 21
sold, shipping, delivery, unopened, ueb2
+81%
-19%
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" ...  Arrived right on time.  ...  "
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" ...  Arrived right on time.  ...  "
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" ...  Package came quickly!  ...  "
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" ...  Just as promised .  ...  "
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" ...  Just as promised .  ...  "
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" ...  After a speedy and secure delivery, I am happy to confirm satisfaction with this purchase.  ...  "
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" ...  After a speedy and secure delivery, I am happy to confirm satisfaction with this purchase.  ...  "
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" ...  Shipping on time.  ...  "
For Kids
 18
daughter, boom 2, teenage, lullaby, laws
+100%
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" ...  I bought one for my daughter a few years back and she absolutely loves it!  ...  "
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" ...  Everybody loves it.  ...  "
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" ...  Everybody loves it.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this speaker for our grandson.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this speaker for our grandson.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought this for my in laws for christmas.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought this for my in laws for christmas.  ...  "
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" ...  I have bought several for Christmas gifts and all are happy.  ...  "
As Gift
 15
day gift, wedding, teenage, son, partying
+87%
-13%
comment
" ...  My son got me this as a birthday gift.  ...  "
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" ...  My son got me this as a birthday gift.  ...  "
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" ...  This was a Father's Day gift for my husband.  ...  "
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" ...  This was a Father's Day gift for my husband.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought this for my in laws for christmas.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought this for my in laws for christmas.  ...  "
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" ...  I have bought several for Christmas gifts and all are happy.  ...  "
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" ...  They also win for BEST wedding gift!  ...  "
Original Product
 14
refurbished, mine, counterfeit, suspect, sellers
-100%
comment
" ...  I suspect these are refurbished.  ...  "
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" ...  I suspect these are refurbished.  ...  "
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" ...  Pink is counterfeit.  ...  "
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" ...  Pink is counterfeit.  ...  "
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" ...  This was a fake/counterfeit product! ... I did some research and I found out that this product is a fake.  ...  "
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" ...  This was a fake/counterfeit product! ... I did some research and I found out that this product is a fake.  ...  "
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" ...  I just got mine and its a fake.  ...  "
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" ...  I just got mine and its a fake.  ...  "
Setup
 13
instructions, ue speaker, tho, screwdriver, reset
+54%
-46%
comment
" ...  Easy to setup and use.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to setup and use.  ...  "
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" ...  Setting it to my phone was so simple.  ...  "
Cables
 13
wall, power cord, cord, charging cable, surprise
+46%
-54%
comment
" ...  and what a surprise: the package doesn't include a charger but only an USB cable  ...  "
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" ...  I received the speaker, and a usb power cable but no power source to plug into the wall.  ...  "
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" ...  I received the speaker, and a usb power cable but no power source to plug into the wall.  ...  "
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" ...  The box isn’t the original box that I’ve seen in stores/from friends who have purchased and it only included the charging cable and not the wall plug.  ...  "
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" ...  The box isn’t the original box that I’ve seen in stores/from friends who have purchased and it only included the charging cable and not the wall plug.  ...  "
Color
 12
blue, scheme, relish, photo, panther
+100%
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" ...  I like the color, and relish in the idea that the blue hues just stand out.  ...  "
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" ...  I like the color, and relish in the idea that the blue hues just stand out.  ...  "
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" ...  and the color is an added plus.  ...  "
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" ...  and the color is an added plus.  ...  "
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" ...  The color I love  ...  "
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" ...  The color I love  ...  "
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" ...  And then too see all the great color choices!  ...  "
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" ...  And then too see all the great color choices!  ...  "
Defective Delivery
 12
today, stolen, stains, sold, shelf
-100%
comment
" ...  No idea what happened.  ...  "
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" ...  No idea what happened.  ...  "
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" ...  Item was sold as new but had been opened.  ...  "
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" ...  Item was sold as new but had been opened.  ...  "
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" ...  It has never been dropped and has sat on a shelf since I received it.  ...  "
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" ...  It has never been dropped and has sat on a shelf since I received it.  ...  "
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" ...  the box doesn't look like an original one and they has scratches.  ...  "
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" ...  the box doesn't look like an original one and they has scratches.  ...  "
Ports
 11
wall, power, micro usb charging, cable, whether
+36%
-64%
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" ...  and what a surprise: the package doesn't include a charger but only an USB cable  ...  "
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" ...  I received the speaker, and a usb power cable but no power source to plug into the wall.  ...  "
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" ...  I received the speaker, and a usb power cable but no power source to plug into the wall.  ...  "
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" ...  So now I don't know whether I can trust that the power adapter should have come with.  ...  "
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" ...  So now I don't know whether I can trust that the power adapter should have come with.  ...  "
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" ...  The few positives to this over the first version is the Micro USB charging port is now recessed, the weaving of the fabric over the speaker is tighter which allows it to be more waterproof, and the recharge time appears to be much shorter.  ...  "
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" ...  The few positives to this over the first version is the Micro USB charging port is now recessed, the weaving of the fabric over the speaker is tighter which allows it to be more waterproof, and the recharge time appears to be much shorter.  ...  "
Fit
 11
cup holder, z, traveled, topple, thailand
+64%
-36%
comment
" ...  fantastic speaker fits in the cupholder of most cars, love it  ...  "
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" ...  fantastic speaker fits in the cupholder of most cars, love it  ...  "
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" ...  Has a quality feel and nice heft when held.  ...  "
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" ...  Has a quality feel and nice heft when held.  ...  "
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" ...  This speaker's shape was very convenient when I traveled to Thailand, it fit perfectly in the cup holder of my moped and jammed going down the road.  ...  "
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" ...  This speaker's shape was very convenient when I traveled to Thailand, it fit perfectly in the cup holder of my moped and jammed going down the road.  ...  "
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" ...  Fits perfectly in my beach cruiser cup holder and is very loud while riding my bike.  ...  "
Product As Described
 10
unpacking, show, promised, posting, picture
+80%
-20%
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" ...  Just as promised .  ...  "
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" ...  Just as promised .  ...  "
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" ...  Better than expected.  ...  "
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" ...  Better than expected.  ...  "

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Specifications

Body
Size:  1200 meters
Connectivity
Bluetooth:  Yes 
1200 meters
SIZE
Yes
BLUETOOTH