Ultimate Ears Boom & Megaboom App Driver So The

Its stain-resistant, shock-resistant and now fully waterproof.

Battery life is a strong 15 hours, and it can be paired with a second UE speaker for stereo sound.

Like all such Bluetooth speakers, the UE Boom 2 allows you to stream audio from nearly any smartphone or tablet, regardless of the source app or operating system.

The new model, which comes in six color options at launch, has a tighter weave on the fabric cover, making it more durable.

Also, the flap that covers the ports is now better integrated into the unit with a groove in the top of the speaker that makes everything flush.

UE says that even if you forget to close that little flap that covers the USB charging port and audio input, you dont have to worry about any water getting inside the speaker.

Enlarge Image,modalTemplate: content,setContentOnInit:false The Boom 2 is fully waterproof.

Ultimate Ears Boom & Megaboom App Driver So The

UE has completely redesigned the driver so the speaker not only sounds a little better than the original but also plays 25 percent louder at its top volume.

That said, like all these compact Bluetooth speakers, it still distorts a bit at higher volumes with certain tracks, but most people will be very impressed with how loudly the speaker plays for its size and that its able to deliver as full sound as it does (more on that in a minute).

While the driver is heavier in the new model, UE took out a hidden weight that helped the original Boom balance itself when lying down in horizontal mode.

With the weight gone, at 548 grams or 19.3 ounces the Boom 2 weighs just a few grams more than the old Boom.

Enlarge Image,modalTemplate: content,setContentOnInit:false The speaker comes in six colors at launch, including the two you see here.

You can also turn the speaker on and off via the app instead of going over to the speaker and pressing the power button on top.

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