Not a major improvement, but an improvement nonetheless.

IPX7 Waterproof; Good sound; Extremely portable

Limited playback controls; Questionable battery life

After reviewing the original UE Roll it earned itself the title of my favourite compact speaker. It's the kind of versatile speaker I could use during my karaoke sessions in the shower, take away with me on holiday or use by the pool.

Combining art with modern technology is a speaker from UltimateEars

Combining art with modern technology is a speaker from UltimateEars

I use this product every week and it has not once disappointed. Ideal for parties, golf, swimming and wherever music is needed.

Hangs anywhere and charges quickly

Some may call it a gimmick, but waterproof speakers are here to stay. It might've been a passing fad when the first few manufacturers, like Ultimate Ears (UE, for short) and JBL, first started releasing these water-tolerant audio devices a few years back, but now they're a staple of the market.

The UE Roll was a surprise hit with music listeners last thanks to its durability, compact size and price point. It was pretty much on the top of mini speakers out there in 2015. This year Ultimate Ears decided to revise the UE Roll 2 with giving it slight improvements that don't deviate from its...

You can only get so much power out of a small Bluetooth speaker . Ultimate Ears seems to have hit this wall with the UE Roll 2. The small, rugged follow-up to the UE Roll has longer wireless range than the original, but doesn't offer any significant audio improvements over its predecessor, and...

Waterproof; Built-in bungee cord; Crisp, clear sound

Lacks bass; Digital signal processing sounds unpleasant at higher volumes

You can only get so much power out of a small Bluetooth speaker. Ultimate Ears seems to have hit this wall with the UE Roll 2. The small, rugged follow-up to the UE Roll has longer wireless range than the original, but doesn't offer any significant audio improvements over its predecessor, and struggles with deep bass when you crank it up. But it still boasts a clever design, and sounds very good when you don't push it to maximum volume. It's a solid option at $99.99, though our Editors' Choice, the JBL Clip 2, can be found for about half as much. DesignThe Roll 2 looks and behaves identically to the original. It's a 5.3-inch disc that measures 1.6 inches at its thickest point, with front and back sides that curve toward each other to form a single circular edge. It weighs 11.6 ounces and is rated IPX7 waterproof, meaning it can handle total submersion in 3.3 feet of water for up to 30 minutes. While the Roll 2 can survive being dunked, you can't easily listen to it underwater. Fo...

The Ultimate Ears UE Roll 2 is a smartly designed waterproof speaker that offers very good sound quality as long as you don't crank the volume too high.

Waterproof; Built-in bungee cord; Crisp, clear sound

Lacks bass; Digital signal processing sounds unpleasant at higher volumes

The UE Roll was one of the most eye-catching and memorable portable Bluetooth speakers when it first launched. Shaped like a flying saucer, you would be forgiven for not knowing it was a speaker at first glance.