Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 vs Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 3 Side-by-Side Speaker Comparison (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between WONDERBOOM 3 and MEGABOOM 3? ›

The MEGABOOM 3 offers a boomy sound profile that can produce a more extended low-bass than the WONDERBOOM 3. It's also compatible with the Ultimate Ears app, which features a graphic EQ and presets to customize its sound profile to your liking. The WONDERBOOM 3 is smaller, making it more portable.

The audio quality of the smaller Boom 3 is unchanged from the previous generation. It still puts out clean, energetic, and deceptively loud audio for such a compact speaker. The Megaboom 3, however, has a new passive radiator that UE says offers improved bass response over the old design.

Wirelessly connect 2, 3, 4, 5+ speakers

No matter how big your party gets, use the Ultimate Ears BOOM App to connect as many BOOM, BOOM 2, BOOM 3, MEGABOOM, MEGABOOM 3 and HYPERBOOM speakers. PARTYUP is not compatible with WONDERBOOM™, BLAST & MEGABLAST line of speakers.

Side-by-Side Comparison

The Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2 is a better speaker than the Ultimate Ears BOOM 3. The WONDERBOOM 2 is better-built, and it has a more neutral sound profile out-of-the-box.

The Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 3 is the best Ultimate Ears speaker in the budget category we've tested. This portable Bluetooth speaker will take the party with you wherever you go, with a small and lightweight design that's easy to transport.

MEGABOOM 3's extra size and larger woofer create intense bass you can both hear and feel – 50% deeper than BOOM. But unlike most other portable speakers, it's true to your music.

GO AHEAD, GET WET.

Ultimate Ears BOOM 3, MEGABOOM 3 can be immersed in 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes.

On the bottom of the speakers you'll find a charging contact that makes makes the speakers compatible with UE's charging dock accessory, which costs an additional $40. Battery life is quite good.

The speaker has a wide Bluetooth range, but there's no microphone or wired port. The only way to use Wonderboom 3 is with a Bluetooth connection. The speaker has a reported range of 130 feet, which is consistent with our testing. There's also a feature that lets you pair two Wonderboom speakers together as a stereo set ...

Can I put my Wonderboom 3 in the pool? ›

The awe-inspiring IP67 rating gives WONDERBOOM 3 the durability to withstand dust, dirt, and even a splash or two. It can even get submerged in water for 30 minutes, making it the perfect compadre for the pool, beach, trail, or shower.

The Megaboom 3 does not have Alexa built-in. You can always connect your Amazon echo with the Megaboom via Bluetooth, but for built-in Alexa, you will want to buy the Megablast.

Side-by-Side Comparison

The Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 is a better speaker than the Ultimate Ears BOOM 3. The MEGABOOM has a more balanced sound profile, though the extra boom in the high-bass may be overwhelming for some listeners.

Side-by-Side Comparison

The Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2 is a better speaker than the Bose SoundLink Flex, though they have different strengths. The Ultimate Ears offers a wider and more spacious sounding soundstage. It also plays stereo content without downmixing it to mono, which is more immersive.

The Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 3 is priced nicely, sounds pretty good, and is great for taking on the go. As far as portable Bluetooth speakers goes the Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 3 is pretty solid. It has an enjoyable sound quality, it's well priced, and it's quite durable.

In our testing, Wonderboom 3 proved to be plenty loud for a park picnic with friends, even at 50% volume in its regular mode. The outdoor mode might be useful if you're doing something more active, like playing a sport or swimming around a pool, but we didn't feel the need to sacrifice sound quality for more range.

The Megaboom 3 does not have Alexa built-in. You can always connect your Amazon echo with the Megaboom via Bluetooth, but for built-in Alexa, you will want to buy the Megablast.

WATERPROOF & FLOATS

Crank it. MEGABOOM 3 is designed to get seriously wet and keep on booming. Featuring a ridiculous IP67 water and dustproof rating, it can be totally submerged in water for up to 30-minutes.