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Its battery life is impressive, lasting around 20hrs and taking around 2.5hrs to charge to full from empty. It can also connect to two sources at the same time. It has a range of around 45m an improvement over its predecessor, which sat at around 30m.
The Megaboom 3 connects through Bluetooth. It does, however, weigh a lot less than its smart sibling: at 925g it's noticeably easier to carry in one hand over the 1.2kg Megablast. It's simple, but handy.Īs for the size of the speaker, it's 225mm tall and 87mm in diameter – a smidge smaller than the Megablast. By long-pressing the button, you can also skip playlists – so no matter which mood you're in, you can have music ready at the touch of a button. Why should you care? Well this tactile button, when set up, allows you to play music without having to faff around on your phone. Similarly on Android, it'll be through Deezer Premium. It also has a party trick up its sleeve: if you set up the speaker through the Ultimate Ears iOS mobile app, you'll have one-touch access to your playlists on Apple Music. This allows you to play, pause and skip tracks when you're listening to music. Nifty.Ī new addition to the Ultimate Ears range is the 'Magic Button'. If, however, you happen to have two Megaboom 3 speakers, they'll work in stereo. One is used to turn on/off the speaker, another is for pairing and to 'PartyUp', which allows you to daisy chain up to 150 Boom and Megaboom speakers with the Megaboom 3 (that includes the older models). There's now a strong fabric loop at the top of the speaker wack on a carabiner and you're good to go.Īt the top of the speaker there are three illuminated buttons. If you're worried that you can no longer suspend the speaker from the ceiling (due to the removal of the D-Ring), don't fret. It's great to see the company has removed the latch from the underside of the speaker, which was a little inconvenient on the original Megaboom. If you're not willing to spend an extra £35 for a bit of convenience, Ultimate Ears provides a microUSB port, which is concealed under a latch behind the speaker. This allows you to charge the Megaboom 3 without having to faff around with a microUSB cable. At the bottom, Ultimate Ears has gotten rid of the metal D-ring in favour of the Power Up charging plate, which sits on the Power Up charging dock that's sold separately for £35.
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The Ultraviolet model I tested has a stunning two-tone colour to it – better seen under bright sunlight than a rainy day in London.Īt the front of the speaker, there are two distinctive, rubberised, plus and minus volume buttons. Ultimate Ears has tightened up the gap in-between the mesh fabric which surrounds the speaker. The Megaboom 3 is an elegant device, and the speaker's cylindrical design is a definite improvement over its predecessor. UE Megaboom 3 review: Build quality, design and featuresĪt launch, the Megaboom 3 is available in six colours: Ultraviolet (Purple), Sunset (Red), Lagoon (Blue), Night (Black), Denim (Dark Blue), and Cloud (Light Blue) – the latter two colours will be exclusively sold by Apple. Its closest competitor when it comes to floating speakers is the UE Wonderboom, which now costs £64. The Megablast, UE's large smart speaker costs £180 (reviewed at £270), while the smaller Blast is now £120. At the time of writing, the original Megaboom costs £160 (reviewed at £236), and the Boom 2 is now £75. The Megaboom 3 costs £170, while the smaller Boom 3 costs £129.
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READ NEXT: Best Bluetooth speakers – our favourite wireless speakers UE Megaboom 3 review: Price and competition Unlike its older sibling, the Megablast, the newer Megaboom 3 is a Bluetooth speaker-only, which means it doesn't have any Wi-Fi capabilities nor a virtual assistant built-in. Aesthetically, it's stunning and is built to last with a shockproof design. It's IP67 certified, which means it'll survive both water and dust. The Ultimate Ears (UE) Megaboom 3 is an all-weatherproof Bluetooth speaker that also floats on water. READ NEXT: Ultimate Ears Megablast review: The best multi-purpose Amazon Alexa smart speaker UE Megaboom 3 review: What you need to know Step forward, the company's latest creation – the Megaboom 3. There really wasn't anything like it, until now. Its unique functionality meant you could throw the speaker in a swimming pool and not have to worry about fishing it out from the bottom. In 2017, I reviewed Ultimate Ears' Wonderboom, the dinky Bluetooth speaker that floats on water.
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