This tiny speaker is entirely unimpressive, with thin, closed-in sound and wimpy bass. It's hardened against the elements, but that doesn't make up...

Tiny; Waterproof; dustproof; drop-proof; Two can be linked into a stereo pair

Thin; closed-in sound; Wimpy bass; Expensive for what's delivered

Big things, small packages, and all that jazz. The WONDERBOOM 2 is the latest portable speaker from Ultimate Ears (UE) and finds itself as a punched-up successor to an already great device. Launched in June 2019, the unit retails for about $100 and comes in a variety of color options.

Been a couple of Summers since Ultimate Ears arrived on the scene with the first iteration of the WonderBoom that hovered in the "Under $99" speaker market and eventually replacing its own popular Roll 2 speaker.

Improved sound; useful Outdoor Mode

"Athleisure" fabric wrap seems a little too trendy

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

The Wonderboom is one of my favorite gadgets . It's a round little Bluetooth speaker that's easy to use and sounds terrific. The Wonderboom is even durable enough that you can bounce it on the ground or throw it in the toilet, which I do not recommend.

Improved sound; useful Outdoor Mode

"Athleisure" fabric wrap seems a little too trendy

A couple years back, Ultimate Ears released the Wonderboom , a squat little speaker that delivered great sound at a good price. With some attractive color pairings, and big, easy-to-use controls, there was a lot to like about the speaker, though there was also clearly still room to grow.

Design The original Wonderboom was already a well-constructed; attractive speaker; and this new model only further refines that successful design; Audio quality Decently loud; clean; and an improvement from the original - if only it still sounded good when floating; Stereo pairing Absent from the...

Outdoor Boost Underwhelming in our tests, it's possible this may deliver benefits in specific circumstances; Luckily the speaker's plenty loud already, Pricing For as great as the Wonderboom 2 is, $100 is a little bit on the steep side; Be on the lookout for sales

Ultimate Ears' Wonderboom 2 Speaker Offers Louder Sound, New Outdoor Mode and More

Improved sound; useful Outdoor Mode

"Athleisure" fabric wrap seems a little too trendy

At about four inches round, this extremely portable Bluetooth speaker comes complete with a hanging loop. It has a IP67 rating and floats, is ultra-lightweight and portable, making it a wonderful bonus for beachside fun.

Weight: 15 ounces, Claimed Battery Life: 13 hours, IP Rating: IP67, Connectivity: Bluetooth