I have owned one for a while now. Sound is excellent as with battery life. Bit fiddly for startup due to double top buttons needing to be depressed at the same time. Really like the auto turn off if not used for a time. I see pricing is easing, so would suggest this is now in the reasonable purchase price range. Not keen to try supposed water proofing.... (why would you?) Great product.

A rugged little wonder that brings a mega boost to your outdoor soirées

Stellar sound for speaker this size; Stereo works a treat; Super rugged; Excellent value

No voice assistant

Like a Tequila Sunrise, punchy in appearance, and deceptively effective, the Wonderboom 2 is a mighty delight. Ideal for taking to picnics to soundtrack your sandwich session or even if you’re looking to use one (or two) indoors to supercharge your audio set-up in the bedroom of your halls of residence. Audio quality is ramped up from its predecessor giving you better bass and more detail in the mid-range, whilst still being just as dinky and portable. Shake it, stir it, roll it, there’s nothing precious about it, apart from all the things that matter: size, sound, portability and price. We’ll take a Wonderboom 2. On the rocks. Somewhere sunny.

Stellar sound for speaker this size ; Stereo works a treat ; Super rugged ; Excellent value ;

No voice assistant ;

UE has taken a great, affordable Bluetooth speaker and made it even better, delivering a weightier sound and some useful new features

Weighty bass, Long battery life, Outdoor sound mode, Stereo pairing feature

No Alexa or Google Assistant

The UE Wonderboom 2 features a slightly tweaked design, better bass response, longer battery life and Outdoor Boost make it an even better companion when you’re outdoors. Its ruggedness, sound quality, and features solidify the Wonderboom 2 as one of the best portable waterproof speakers you can...

Great sound for its size, IP67 dustproof/waterproof rating, 30% better battery life, Relatively cheap

Restrictive soundstage, No speakerphone, MicroUSB charging, No 'smart' features

This second iteration Wonderboom is every inch as good as the first model. It's an easy recommendation if you're after a compact Bluetooth speaker that will do it all, offer all-round protection and a bassy 360-degree sound. You can even stereo pair two together.

Great sound quality, Plenty of bass, Stereo pairing, Good battery life, Compact design

Uses older Micro-USB connection, The older model is almost just as good for less cash

As long as the price isn't too high for you, there's almost nothing to dislike about the Wonderboom 2. Ultimate Ears has taken its pocket rocket and made it even better with a more useful design, longer battery life and an Outdoor Boost mode. You might only be annoyed at the lack of an aux input.

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2: The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom is back and it sounds fantastic

Floats and is dust and water-resistant, Louder than its predecessor in outdoor mode, Fun sound signature

Expensive versus the original Wonderboom, Only supports the Bluetooth SBC codec

If you're looking for a speaker to accompany you on every summer adventure, the UE Wonderboom 2 is a great option. The lack of an integrated microphone is annoying since it means you can't access a voice assistant, but it's a small price to pay for a speaker that floats.

IP67 dust- and water-resistant, Connect two devices simultaneously, Pair to another Wonderboom 2 for stereo sound, Two-year warranty, Portable and floats

No microphone, Distortion increases with volume, microUSB charging

Its compact size, 100 percent passable sound, battery life and waterproofing has made it the perfect speaker for me -- and likely you as well depending on what you're looking for from a portable speaker.

Compact size, Good battery life, Cute design

No companion app, Lacks fast charging, box doesn't include charging brick