KitGuru Says: I am a big fan of the MEGABOOM. It looks great, delivers a punchy sound and feels like it could take a beating before giving up the ghost. It is expensive, but perfect for those that want high quality portable sound.

Unique look; Powerful sound; impressive bass; Waterproof; great range; Application allows remote on; alarm and EQ functions; Battery lasts 20 hours and charges within two

Pricey; especially in the UK; Bass drops out at maximum volume; Smart on/off function does not always work

Ultimate Ears has a strong professional audio pedigree, but was perhaps not so well known among other brands in the consumer market. That all changed last year with the launch of the UE Boom wireless speaker -- a classic marriage of good design, excellent usability, waterproofing and some phenomenal...

Excellent ruggedised design; waterproofing and apps; Fantastic sound; including improved bass; Exceptional battery life well beyond 20 hours

Weight and size have reduced its portability; Price jump hasn't seen a comparable jump in audio or feature quality; Cylindrical design not to everyone's tastes

You are out and about with your smartphone and decided to throw a tailgate party. But the sound is tiny. Luckily, UE Megaboom is one heavy sound machine that can last a day long party.

An outdoor portable speaker needs to withstand the elements. Water, dust and drops shouldn't faze it. But there's more to a good speaker than toughness. Sound quality matters a lot, too. The $300 Ultimate Ears Megaboom - which joins the

Tough, waterproof design; Big, balanced sound; Battery lasts 20 hours; Excellent free companion app

Large for a portable speaker; Expensive

I've had my UE Megaboom for about a year now, and I still love it as much as the first day I got it. The sound is by far the best out of any portable speaker I've heard. The cylindrical design is genius, because you can hear the music from any angle.

I purchased this for my daughters birthday - she loves it :-) takes it with her everywhere. she pulled it out of the box and then switched it on and used it straight away - no charging, reading manuals, etc.

Awesome product! Very clear and powerful 360° sound. Rugged & water resistant but still very nice looking speaker. Battery life is great, and lots of features that you control from any smartphone. Definitely love this purchase

Great product; great sound. Really easy to use and convenient!

The music is well balanced and satisfying. I like listening to alternative music. For me, It is a good portable speaker to own.

Audio is pretty clear and crisp; Good battery life; Solid build

Pricey

Recently went to Raro with 9 mates and the guy in charge of organising the music bought a Megaboom along. Was absolutely brilliant!! So good that 4 of us went home and each bought our own Megaboom. Love the sound, great fun when multiple people connected and seems like the battery lasts forever.