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UE MEGABOOM Galaxy Wireless Mobile Bluetooth Speaker Waterproof and Shockproof
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.5
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
288
Unverified
135
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BLUETOOTH
0.14 meters
SIZE
Yes
3.5 MM JACK
Yes
USB
Review Analysis - 576 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Sound Quality
242sound quality, sounds, loud, megaboom, ue
+89%
-11%
" ... Sound is clear. ... "
" ... I brought the first one to my daughter’s new house so we could listen to music as we unpacked. ... "
" ... I really was specking the sound quality and power, but it is incredible, ‘‘tis all about price and quality, very good speakers ... "
" ... The sound quality is fabulous and I love the portability. ... This past weekend I took all 3 speakers with me to an open house so that I would have some nice music playing all throughout the home. ... "
" ... My roommate and i compared the two, the regular boom sounds blown out of proportion and you can for sure hear the difference. ... "
" ... The quality of the sound is superb! ... "
" ... Its a great speaker with unbelievable sound. ... I work at a very loud job and I bought this speaker and it does an awesome job at work. ... I also pair it with my other speaker for even a better sound ... "
" ... I have used it in substitute of a Samsung Soundbar and it is even a better sound than that. ... "
Volume
78loud, volume, ue, volumes, sounds
+78%
-22%
" ... Great volume that quality, keep up the good work. ... "
" ... My roommate and i compared the two, the regular boom sounds blown out of proportion and you can for sure hear the difference. ... "
" ... I work at a very loud job and I bought this speaker and it does an awesome job at work. ... "
" ... Love this speaker! ... Besides those 2 things, this speaker is loud, clear and hits hard. ... "
" ... Love this thing awesome sound very loud ... "
" ... This speaker rocks. ... "
" ... You hear it, you want it. ... "
" ... It's small and very convenient, it's pretty loud and I really love it! ... "
Battery Life
75battery, battery life, hours, hold a charge, speaker
+55%
-45%
" ... 15-20 hour battery life . ... "
" ... Amazing sound quality and the battery last forever ... "
" ... And the battery seems to last, haven't run it down yet while listening. ... "
" ... I purchased this as a gift for my wife, good sound and the battery last a long time. ... "
" ... The official documentation suggests a 20 hour battery life on a full charge. ... "
" ... The charge lasts forever and it charges quickly. ... "
" ... Oh, and the battery life exceeded my expectations by several hours . ... They should update the specs to reflect "out of box" charge time. ... - Battery Life is 3-4 days at least. ... "
" ... The battery will go from 0-100% in just a couple hours and then can last you soooo long, I like to leave it in my car and turn it off when I'm not using it, the battery will last me weeks. ... "
Charging
73speaker, charger, charging, charged, stopped charging
+19%
-81%
" ... This is the junk after couple of months doesn't work or take a charge. ... "
" ... Wouldn't charge, tried everything. ... "
" ... But ive had mine for a week now and it won't even charge. ... "
" ... That one, two months later, ended up breaking as well, this time in the charging area. ... "
" ... The battery doesn’t seem to hold a charge. ... "
" ... Speaker will no longer charge. ... "
" ... This speaker stopped charging a month after I purchased it. ... It won't even turn on while being plugged in to the charger. ... "
" ... The charger has failed on this new UE, and I'm disappointed that tech support and any replacement timeframe is long since gone. ... The power supply (charger) is different from the original and seems to be much lower quality. ... "
Bluetooth
54speaker, speakers, pair, connect, ue megaboom
+74%
-26%
" ... Best Bluetooth speaker on the market. ... "
" ... The music streaming from my phone via Bluetooth sounded great, just like on my original Megaboom (as long as the phone was less than 25 feet away from the speaker). ... "
" ... My G-Boom is better in terms of sound and connecting bluetooth and better build at only $100. ... "
" ... must have bluetooth speaker ... "
" ... I am SO GLAD my son talked me into ordering this bluetooth speaker for my MacBook Pro. ... "
" ... I generally hate portable speakers let alone Bluetooth. ... Pairs easily and never losses a pair. ... "
" ... Also, bluetooth range is amazing (when you have line of sight). ... "
" ... Probably one of the coolest wireless speakers i have ever seen ... "
Product Reliability
53year, stopped working, speaker, working, megaboom
+15%
-85%
" ... This is the junk after couple of months doesn't work or take a charge. ... "
" ... Product stopped working after 4 months . ... "
" ... Bought it at June and had it replaced because it had connectivity issues and 5months later it won’t open anymore. ... "
" ... Left channel failed after 2 months of internet usage. ... "
" ... I have only had it 3 months. ... "
" ... The contacts must be defective. ... "
" ... It has been over two weeks. ... "
" ... I have two of them that both failed after a year. ... "
Bass
52treble, loud, deep, megaboom, ue megaboom
+83%
-17%
" ... This thing has great bass. ... "
" ... lots of bass. ... "
" ... The sound is loud and clear from deep bass to mids and tweeter his. ... "
" ... Good bass sound. ... "
" ... these speakers rock. ... Bass treble sound they have it all. ... "
" ... Bigger bass and longer battery life than UE Boom or UE Boom 2. ... "
" ... But this little guy has great bass and the highs aren't tin-y or distractingly high as most small speakers you'll find. ... "
" ... Good Bluetooth speaker but not enough bass for the price and size ... "
Device Compatibility
49connect, speakers, bluetooth, paired, app
+67%
-33%
" ... I am SO GLAD my son talked me into ordering this bluetooth speaker for my MacBook Pro. ... "
" ... I generally hate portable speakers let alone Bluetooth. ... "
" ... Probably one of the coolest wireless speakers i have ever seen ... "
" ... I sync it to my daughter's and have stereo play. ... "
" ... Great speaker this is the second one bought so I could pair it unfortunately the app on Amazon is outdated ... "
" ... The Phone app that you can get is excellent, it allows you to control the volume, and turn the unit off and on. ... "
" ... Connect and pair this with 7 other Booms (or Megabooms) and make it a party. ... "
" ... I gave up on Logitech computer products a decade ago. ... "
Price
46speaker, worth the money, worth, worth every penny, 200
+67%
-33%
" ... Best bang for your buck! ... "
" ... Good for the price compared to the others. ... "
" ... So glad I chose this and the price on Amazon is $100+ less than Walmart. ... Overall amazing speaker for the price! ... "
" ... to this product i thing can fix the price ... "
" ... Even though it's pricey, it is WORTH EVERY PENNY . ... "
" ... Best price on amazon, sounds great ... "
" ... I love my speaker and I truly think it was a good buy and don't regret spending the money on it at all. ... "
" ... Worth every penny. ... "
Marketplace
32product, megaboom, expected, ue, refurbished
+47%
-53%
" ... I tried to reach amazon about this issue but it was too far after my purchase date. ... "
" ... The product seems to be USED and not a brand new product. ... "
" ... Second of all product packaging is not the same as the pictures! ... "
" ... Very shortsighted company. ... "
" ... And I recieved used product. ... "
" ... not that impressive for a refurbished product. ... "
" ... I need response from Amazon. ... "
" ... Contacted customer support, no response. ... "
Size
31speaker, size, smaller, great sound, everywhere
+94%
-6%
" ... Overall great sounding speakers and not too heavy to carry or move around. ... "
" ... we use it everywhere. ... "
" ... It’s also quite stylish and very portable. ... "
" ... Don't mess around with any other portable speaker. ... "
" ... The genius design of this speaker allows it to deliver a nice loud and punchy sound with a relatively small form factor. ... "
" ... I thought it would be different then the ue boom , well in size yes it is much bigger. ... "
" ... Amazing sound quality and good size. ... "
" ... Beautiful sound, very powerful for its size, ... "
Water Resistance
29water, pool, beach, water proof, river
+86%
-14%
" ... it's definitely waterproof - i know from experience. ... "
" ... Love the water proof feature. ... "
" ... Love that it is dust & water proof which really enables you to take the enjoyment of music outdoors. ... "
" ... Its case is robust so it makes for the perfect outdoor/cycling speaker. ... - Waterproof/durability (you can dunk in water for 30 min!) ... "
" ... Best market option for a compact waterproof speaker. ... "
" ... Great to take to the beach. ... "
" ... Took it to the beach and it was great. ... Dropped it in water and still worked awesome. ... "
" ... I use it on kayak and canoe trips so that we can have music on the water. ... My kayak capsized during some rapids on the river and the speaker was completely submerged for a short period of time while I was pulling everything to the shore. ... "
Returns
27returning, replacement, returned, new one, money back
+7%
-93%
" ... We returned it and got a new one. ... "
" ... I also did not realize that after just 30 days, returns would not be accepted. ... "
" ... I am returning the item. ... "
" ... I am definitely returning this item. ... "
" ... will be returning. ... "
" ... I am attempting to exchange for a 'NEW' one, so disappointed I didn't even try it out, will update this review when the replacement arrives. ... "
" ... I want my money back. ... "
" ... I want to return this but I'm a week over my "return date". ... "
Capacity
24parties, indoors, everywhere, backyard bbq, around the house
+100%
" ... The second one I brought along for a extended weekend visit to my son’s house. ... "
" ... It was really nice and helped to make the open house a great success! ... "
" ... we use it everywhere. ... "
" ... Great for outdoor parties. ... "
" ... Bought for my wedding reception which was outdoor backyard bbq. ... "
" ... This is for big rooms. ... "
" ... Nice for small area, may buy additional units for larger areas ... "
" ... Especially at a camp site or backyard BBQ. ... "
Ease of Use
20easy, great sound, use, sound, easy to set
+100%
" ... Easy to setup. ... "
" ... So simple to use and rugged as well. ... "
" ... It sounds great and is easy to set up but I also got the Arisen box and that one is better for a lot less money. ... "
" ... I love it and it is easy to set up ... "
" ... Amazing sound and super easy to use! ... "
" ... Easy to use by smart phone. ... "
" ... Very good sound, easy to use, just a bit pricey. ... "
" ... So easy to use. ... "
As Gift
19christmas, son, loves, loved, husband
+89%
-11%
" ... Needless to say, she fell in love with it and it suddenly became a housewarming gift. ... "
" ... Got this as an early Christmas gift for my son and he loves it!! ... "
" ... I purchased this as a Christmas gift for my wife back in 2015. ... To this day she says this was the best Christmas gift ever! ... "
" ... I purchased the Megaboom as a gift for my husband. ... "
" ... Bought this for my boyfriend at Christmas. ... "
" ... Bought as a gift for my son. ... "
" ... gift for grandson, he loves it, takes it everywhere, great blast of sound ... "
" ... Bought 2 for my wife and I for Christmas. ... "
Build Quality
19durable, cardboard, scuff, packaging, cylinder
+63%
-37%
" ... VERY well made and sealed. ... "
" ... When it first arrived I carefully examined the speaker to see the build quality. ... "
" ... Dropped it in water and still worked awesome. ... "
" ... It feels very solidly manufactured. ... "
" ... Built to last. ... "
" ... The construction is rock solid, having been dropped at 4 feet and only a faint "thump" to be produced by impact into concrete, in my experience. ... "
" ... The design is rugged and simple, minimal without being ostentatious. ... "
" ... Ultra durable batery ... "
Delivery
16new, fast, days, came, box
+63%
-38%
" ... Just received yesterday and I’m already loving how hard it hits. ... The package was a little beat up on the outside but it came in great condition ... "
" ... works great, shipping was fine but order processing took 3 days to ship it out - but all is good ... "
" ... Product was great when it arrived. ... "
" ... Excellent product, very good price and fast delivery. ... "
" ... came on time, came in one piece, and the product is far more than what I expected. ... "
" ... Arrived on time and as specified. ... "
" ... I got a great deal and I can't believe how fast it arrived. ... "
Apps
14speakers, update, ue, android, ue megaboom
+64%
-36%
" ... With the UE app you’re able to equalize your music. ... "
" ... You can also do a party mode where you let as many people as possible create a public playlist through the app . ... - Good app (when working is sweet) ... - App has connection issues at times (Music will always stream fine, app to turn on/off ... "
" ... The app also lets you pair one speaker with others to create an array of speakers, pretty cool but I only have one. ... The app shows battery remaining as well. ... "
" ... NOTE: Your operating system may install USB software automatically. ... "
" ... The coolest thing is the app that lets you use multiple speakers at once. ... "
" ... The controls are also very simple but very satisfying as you can easily pair to any device and check your battery with the app you can download, or you can hold both volume buttons down and it will tell you how much juice you have in it. ... The app is also very usefull because it allows you to tune your speaker how you want it which is a feature not many speakers have. ... "
" ... The sound is great, without the downloading the app. ... But I love it without the app. ... Please upgrade the app and let me know when the kinks are out. ... "
" ... And from first impression its great I also took peoples advice and NOT upgrade the firmware when pairing with phone or device with the app. ... "
Design
14look, looks, top, sleek, color
+86%
-14%
" ... Look up "passive radiators" . ... "
" ... these are loud and have a sleek design . ... "
" ... Get this or the UE Boom and never look back. ... "
" ... Design is minimalist and you can take it anywhere without worrying too much if it gets wet or if you drop it. ... "
" ... Color looks awesome. ... "
" ... It is a built in soft start. ... "
" ... The design is rugged and simple, minimal without being ostentatious. ... "
" ... Look is sleek. ... "
Controls
11button, volume, tap, pause, song
+36%
-64%
" ... None of the buttons seem to do anything anymore. ... "
" ... The Tap Function or Option does not work . ... "
" ... lots of fingerprints, buttons don't work that well, bluetooth takes at least 4 tries to connect, still haven't gotten speaker to connect to alexa which is why i bought it! ... "
" ... The end with the power button got dipped in the water, unit immediately powered off, and will not power back on. ... "
" ... 3) The Bluetooth button illuminates only 10% of the time. ... "
For Kids
10loves, bought, two, friends, christmas
+100%
" ... Thankfully I have only two children! ... "
" ... One of my son’s friends had this speaker and wanted one. ... "
" ... Grandson loves it! ... "
" ... Bought as a gift for my son. ... He (and his friends!) ... "
" ... Got this for my son for Christmas. ... "
" ... Nephew really liked it ... "
" ... My dad loved it!!!!!! ... "
" ... My 14 year old son loves it. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 0.14 meters
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
3.5 mm Jack: Yes
USB: Yes
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