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Ultimate Ears BOOM 2 Cherry Bomb Wireless Mobile Bluetooth Speaker Waterproof and Shockproof
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
9.4
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/10
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989
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357
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1.77 meters
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Sound Quality
315loud, sounds, speakers, great sound, portable
+98%
-2%
" ... I like the stereo functionality with a balance fader from left to right between the two speakers. ... "
" ... We use this inside as well as when we’re out at the beach and it is plenty loud for either. ... "
" ... Mighty sound in a little package. ... "
" ... Awesome speaker with sound like no other has. ... "
" ... All type of music sounds awesome. ... "
" ... We use everyday for music and audiobooks. ... "
" ... The sound quality is much better than alexa ... "
" ... Works very well, bluetooth doesn't drop, good sound quality ... "
Volume
126loud, volume, love this speaker, speakers, room
+94%
-6%
" ... We use this inside as well as when we’re out at the beach and it is plenty loud for either. ... "
" ... I was so impressed with the quality and volume abilities from such a small speaker! ... "
" ... Great fidelity with good volume and wide range reception within the home. ... "
" ... It can fill up a small room or a mid-sized room very well. ... "
" ... This is my 2nd UE Boom. ... "
" ... Love the the sound quality and how loud it can get. ... "
" ... If you enjoy playing your music loud, this is a great speaker to have!! ... "
" ... The best portable speakers anywhere! ... "
Battery Life
83life, hours, charge, long battery life, long
+89%
-11%
" ... Has a decent Battery life ... "
" ... Good battery life ... "
" ... I can't believe that battery life this this has either. ... "
" ... Very long battery life. ... I have had it go for 9-10 hours without needing to recharge. ... "
" ... The sound is really good and long battery hour tested. ... "
" ... Battery lasts long, it's awesome! ... "
" ... Charge last okay. ... "
" ... Battery life has been exceptional for me. ... "
Bluetooth
75speaker, speakers, connection, best bluetooth speaker, tooth
+97%
-3%
" ... It is so easy to pair with any device, when I am assigning my students to work on their solos, they can connect in a matter of seconds and borrow a speaker. ... "
" ... Works very well, bluetooth doesn't drop, good sound quality ... "
" ... Perfect wireless speakers . ... "
" ... Pairing and operation of the speaker is simple . ... "
" ... Great wireless speaker. ... "
" ... Best Bluetooth speaker I've ever owned. ... "
" ... Would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good Bluetooth speaker. ... "
" ... Pairs easily with my Apple devices ... "
Size
59size, speaker, travel, great sound, everywhere
+100%
" ... Packs a big punch. ... "
" ... Excellent sound for its compact size. ... "
" ... Great for travel ... "
" ... Great sound quality for the size. ... "
" ... Definitely buying more for bigger gatherings. ... "
" ... It has a long playing time and so convenience to take with you anywhere or in your suitcase. ... A bit heavy, but I love it. ... "
" ... fantastic speaker fits in the cupholder of most cars, love it ... "
" ... The best portable speakers anywhere! ... "
Device Compatibility
56connect, devices, bluetooth, ue, speakers
+93%
-7%
" ... It is so easy to pair with any device, when I am assigning my students to work on their solos, they can connect in a matter of seconds and borrow a speaker. ... "
" ... This wireless speaker is absolutely the best! ... "
" ... Perfect wireless speakers . ... "
" ... Great wireless speaker. ... "
" ... It's easy to pair, it's loud, and has an app to sync multiple speakers. ... "
" ... Turn it on in the right sequence with the other device. ... "
" ... Pairs easily with my Apple devices ... "
" ... The quality of the speakers is great and the when paired just awesome! ... "
Water Resistance
48water, pool, shower, water proof, beach
+98%
-2%
" ... I love listening to it while riding 20 to 40 miles on a bike trail. ... "
" ... We used outside for our beach wedding, it was perfect. ... "
" ... I jumped into the lake with it to test it out and it definitely is waterproof. ... "
" ... It bumps for its size, and holds up it's reputation of being water and shock proof. ... "
" ... Awesome product I take it kayaking frequently and leave it exposed to a decent amount of water and it still works like new ... "
" ... Waterproof/sand proof and extremely durable. ... "
" ... Perfect, great battery life, sounds excellent at my pool. ... "
" ... Not to mention, waterproof, App controlled, etc. ... "
Ease of Use
45easy, great sound, app, super, simple
+98%
-2%
" ... Easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... Amazing sound and easy to set up! ... "
" ... They are loud and clear and easy to operate ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... Super durable and easy to clean. ... "
" ... Setting it to my phone was so simple. ... "
" ... Easy to pair with phone. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... great sounds, compact, easy operation ... "
Price
36speaker, money, worth the money, worth, worth every penny
+94%
-6%
" ... All-around excellent purchase, considering buying another. ... "
" ... try the MEGABOOM if you want the most BOOM for your buck. ... "
" ... Worth every penny. ... "
" ... Excellent speaker at a great price. ... "
" ... This little beauty cost me $142.00. ... "
" ... Best speakers on the market. ... "
" ... works as it should and good value. ... "
" ... Great sound on a small package for the price, a bargain if you ask me ... "
Bass
31speaker, loud, base, sound quality, ue boom
+97%
-3%
" ... I absolute love this toy, good depth of sound and bass, really good clarity, no unnecessary noises. ... "
" ... Being water proof it has good bass, not great bass. ... "
" ... agree the bass is better on the mega but this is such a reliable speaker- i think the best part is the pairing and the app capabilities ... "
" ... Good battery life and very deep bass for a small speaker. ... "
" ... I GIVE IT FIVE STAR BECAUSE IT'S MUCH CHEAPER THAN BOSE AND THE SOUND QUALITY IS ALMOST THE SAME (LACKS OF BASS COMPARED TO IT). ... "
" ... Good base and mids which is enough to fill the sound in your room. ... "
" ... Very loud and clear with good bass. ... "
" ... Not as much bass as I thought, but still a great overall product ... "
Charging
29charger, charging, speaker, long, holds
+76%
-24%
" ... Easy to charge. ... "
" ... I have had it go for 9-10 hours without needing to recharge. ... "
" ... Charge last okay. ... "
" ... Charging cabled was in great condition, as was the speaker. ... "
" ... Holds charge long and has a good Bluetooth range. ... "
" ... At first I had a volume situation, but after charging the system, it works great!! ... "
" ... I love the design, portability, ease of use, and it gives verbal warning that it needs to be charged before dying on me. ... The charge last me for a long time too. ... "
" ... Holds a long charge. ... "
As Gift
25bought, son, husband, christmas, loves
+100%
" ... My son got me this as a birthday gift. ... "
" ... This was a Father's Day gift for my husband. ... "
" ... Bought this for my in laws for christmas. ... "
" ... I have bought several for Christmas gifts and all are happy. ... "
" ... They also win for BEST wedding gift! ... "
" ... Bought for teenage daughter. ... "
" ... Was a present for a special Niece--she loved it. ... "
" ... Gift for daughter. ... "
Build Quality
25sturdy, tough, rugged, dropped, width
+96%
-4%
" ... Worked great love this brand of speakers they are very tough and rugged ... "
" ... I can attest to the claim of it being virtually indestructible. ... "
" ... So much sound and so durable. ... "
" ... I dropped it in the hot tub and it still works perfectly. ... "
" ... Has withstood abuse from a 1 year old for quite some time. ... "
" ... Great sound and fairly rugged ... "
" ... the durability is great ... "
" ... Very rugged and holds up well to normal wear and tear while looking sleek at the same time. ... "
Apps
24easy to use, equalizer, control, update, spotify
+96%
-4%
" ... Out of the box, easily paired with smartphone and android tablet. ... "
" ... The phone app is cool also and the update let's you connect to Alexa. ... "
" ... Not to mention, waterproof, App controlled, etc. ... "
" ... We got a family spotify and showed them how to use it and they love it. ... "
" ... I turn it on and it instantly connects to my Spotify. ... "
" ... You can download an app on your phone and turn the speaker on through the app. ... "
" ... Easy to pair to iPhone using UE App ... "
" ... The app is simple and much easier to use than the tap controls. ... "
Capacity
21room, party, loud, around the house, speaker
+95%
-5%
" ... It can fill up a small room or a mid-sized room very well. ... "
" ... Definitely buying more for bigger gatherings. ... "
" ... Really loud, great for camping or out in the yard or even a house party. ... "
" ... And you can put it in any room. ... "
" ... Planning to buy more for our other rooms. ... "
" ... Love that I can take all over my apartment! ... "
" ... My friend brought two of his own and we turned all three speakers into a party! ... "
" ... Had a 4th of July party at my house yesterday. ... "
Product Reliability
19year, working, months, issues, weeks
+84%
-16%
" ... I use it everyday and it works without fail! ... "
" ... I've had this for almost a year, and it's still working like new. ... "
" ... Seems fine so far! ... "
" ... I got my ue boom 2, about tree weeks ago and I like it this little speaker has a good sound, I recommended to any body. ... "
" ... can handle life ... "
" ... We have loved this speaker since we bought it a few months ago. ... "
" ... Best purchase I've made all year! ... "
" ... I have had this speaker for a few months and it has performed exactly as advertised. ... "
Delivery
19delivery, great product, fast, time, shipping
+100%
" ... Arrived right on time. ... "
" ... Just as promised . ... "
" ... Arrived one week late but worth the waiting has great sound. ... "
" ... But was charged very high on shipping when it mentioned that it is free shipping for the value of purchases ... "
" ... Received on time. ... "
" ... Great product, arrived quickly ... "
" ... The product arrived very good! ... "
" ... Delivered before expected. ... "
For Travel
18travel, trips, camping, water, vacation
+100%
" ... We used outside for our beach wedding, it was perfect. ... "
" ... Great for travel ... "
" ... Haven't taken on any trips yet but works great so far at home. ... "
" ... might even get the smaller clip version for when I go hiking. ... "
" ... Worked great for our purpose at the beach! ... "
" ... Took this on vacation to the beach and had numerous people come up and ask what it was because it sounded so great. ... "
" ... love taking on hikes and putting in my water bottle holder on my backpack! ... "
" ... Battery has lasted 6 trips to the park, about 1.5 hrs per trip, without having to recharge the battery. ... "
For Kids
18bought, son, loved, daughter, christmas
+100%
" ... I bought one for my daughter a few years back and she absolutely loves it! ... "
" ... Everybody loves it. ... "
" ... I bought this speaker for our grandson. ... "
" ... Bought this for my in laws for christmas. ... "
" ... I have bought several for Christmas gifts and all are happy. ... "
" ... Bought for teenage daughter. ... "
" ... Was a present for a special Niece--she loved it. ... "
" ... Helps since it is waterproof with my kids. ... "
Marketplace
14product, expected, better, works, time
+100%
" ... Just as promised . ... "
" ... Better than expected. ... "
" ... Received on time. ... "
" ... Just what I wanted, thanks ... "
" ... It is much better than what I expected. ... "
" ... Oh, and, the shipping? ... I had this in my doorstep less than 7 hours of my order! ... "
" ... I got it based of the reviews here on Amazon and it works great. ... "
" ... Beter than I expected! ... "
Design
13color, speaker, looks, sturdy, sounds
+100%
" ... A vibrant red makes this speaker stand-out among the crowd. ... "
" ... Overall very impressed by how easy the functions are, the quality of the sound, the size of the speaker, and the design. ... "
" ... I use it in my classic convertible . ... "
" ... Looks great, sounds great, but the battery doesn't seem to last as long as my friend's boom 2. ... "
" ... The color I love ... "
" ... Very rugged and holds up well to normal wear and tear while looking sleek at the same time. ... "
" ... It looks great! ... "
" ... The color is cute, the sound is smooth, even, and the shape makes it super portable and practical. ... "
Setup
12setup, set, instructions, super, process
+100%
" ... Easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... Setting it to my phone was so simple. ... "
" ... Setup is easy and connection is reliable. ... "
" ... Fortunately, the UE website is very robust and with very little effort, I was able to find the set-up instructions in English. ... "
" ... The speaker looked great, felt durable, and was easy to set up. ... "
" ... Pairing was incredibly easy which is good since there were no instructions. ... "
" ... Connecting the first device is super easy, when we connected it to our computer I just had to read the online instructions on how to add an additional Bluetooth device. ... "
" ... Setup and hookup to sources is very easy and the Android phone app works exactly as it should. ... "
Controls
12speaker, skip, pause play, ue, taps
+75%
-25%
" ... Turn it on in the right sequence with the other device. ... "
" ... I will have to go turn it down depending on what the song is. ... "
" ... The app is simple and much easier to use than the tap controls. ... "
" ... I enjoyed it so much that I got one for my elderly mother (84 years old, hard of hearing), who used to love listening to music but somehow that trailed off. ... "
" ... I didn't realize the large + and - on the UE Boom itself were volume controls until my 7 year old started playing with it. ... "
" ... The tap controls are neat but I don't use them often. ... "
" ... I would have rather had a physical button for that feature but sound quality is amazing and it's extremely durable. ... "
" ... Get the app for equalizer and remote control. ... "
Fit
12riding, holder, bumps, width, speaker
+92%
-8%
" ... fantastic speaker fits in the cupholder of most cars, love it ... "
" ... Fits perfectly in my beach cruiser cup holder and is very loud while riding my bike. ... "
" ... It is so easy to take every where because it fits in waterbottle holder of backpack then just take on any adventure! ... "
" ... This lil fella bumps. ... "
" ... Their in-ear monitors are top quality and can be custom fit. ... "
" ... Survived a fire, falling rubble and destruction of all my belongings in once piece. ... "
" ... Varying sizes to fit your needs. ... "
" ... This fits the bill exactly. ... "
Network
11feet, range, connection, distance, volume
+73%
-27%
" ... Great fidelity with good volume and wide range reception within the home. ... "
" ... I managed to get as far as 75 feet without loosing connection. ... "
" ... It goes all over the house . ... "
" ... Excellent range though range decreases considerably if source is close to a 2.4 GHz router. ... "
" ... Very good mid-range sound and phone based application for use. ... "
" ... The distance is greatly improved since the UE Boom 1 ... "
" ... We have an open house and if put in the middle of the house, it reaches everywhere pretty well. ... "
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