Is it possible to have too many features? We've reviewed plenty of Bluetooth speakers from EcoXGear that are portable and outdoor friendly, but most tend to be small enough to stow in a backpack or purse. The $249.99 EcoXGear EcoBoulder+ is a different kind of beast—and we do mean beast. This thing is portable, yes, but also massive. The speaker has a built-in retractable handle like you see on roller suitcases, as well as wheels—which makes sense, since it's the size of a suitcase. The EcoBoulder+ delivers 100 watts of sonic fury and some unique, borderline-ridiculous extra features like a built-in bottle opener, an input for guitars and microphones, and cup holders. From a feature standpoint, it's a little disappointing that the speaker is mono—there wasn't room for a second tweeter with all that real estate? From an audio standpoint, the EcoBoulder+ delivers average performance—you might expect a speaker this size to have more solid bass depth. Still, anyone sold on the kitche...
The EcoXGear EcoBoulder+ is a unique portable Bluetooth speaker with built-in cup holders, a bottle opener, wheels, and the ability to float or double as a guitar amp.
Crisp audio with solid bass at high volumes; Telescoping handle and wheels; Built-in bottle-opener and radio; Waterproof, floating design
Massive; Audio lacks deep sub-bass response