Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 Speaker Review

The Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 is a better speaker than the Bose SoundLink Flex, though they have different strengths. The Ultimate Ears offers a wider and more immersive soundstage. Its companion app comes with a graphic EQ and presets to customize its sound to your liking, and it has a longer-lasting battery life, so it's better suited to long listening sessions. However, the Bose is smaller, making it more portable, and it supports voice assistants through your smartphone. It also offers a more balanced sound profile out of the box and can produce a deeper bass. 

The Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 is a better speaker than the JBL Charge 4. The Ultimate Ears has a more balanced sound profile and has a full graphic EQ in its companion app. It also has a much wider soundstage and can play stereo content, unlike the JBL. It's a better-built speaker with a slightly longer battery life. However, the JBL has lower Bluetooth latency with iOS devices, though some apps compensate for latency differently.

The Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 is a better speaker than the JBL Xtreme 3. Thanks to its 360-degree design, the Ultimate Ears has amazing directivity, meaning you can hear your audio clearly from all angles. It also has a longer-lasting battery life, which can vary depending on your usage. That said, out of the box, the JBL can produce a more extended low-bass than the Ultimate Ears. It can also be paired to two devices at once, which can come in handy when you need to quickly switch between audio sources.

The Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 is a better speaker than the JBL Xtreme 2. The Ultimate Ears has a wider and more spacious soundstage, thanks to its 360-degree design. It also has an EQ in its companion app, unlike the JBL. Only the Ultimate Ears has a rating for dust resistance, and the manufacturer even claims that it's drop-proof from a height of three feet. However, only the JBL has voice assistant support, though it uses the voice assistant from your paired smartphone.

Externally, the Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 and Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 4 look a lot alike. Their specs are nearly the same except for the updated USB-C charge port on the MEGABOOM 4 and the ability to skip back a track. The MEGABOOM 4 has a bit more low-end extension, and it sounds somewhat better and more balanced. That said, it doesn't get quite as loud as the MEGABOOM 3, which uses an older micro-USB charge port, and it sounds less detailed in the highs. However, both have EQ, and they're not too dissimilar sounding overall.

The Ultimate Ears HYPERBOOM is a better speaker than the Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 overall. The HYPERBOOM has a better-balanced sound profile that can produce a deeper bass than that of the MEGABOOM 3. It can also get much louder with significantly fewer compression artifacts at max volume, resulting in cleaner audio at louder volume levels. Additionally, it has a longer battery life, lasting just under 24 hours from a single charge, though this can depend on your usage. That said, the MEGABOOM 3 is smaller and more portable than the HYPERBOOM. It also offers a wider-sounding soundstage, thanks to its 360-degree design.

The Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 is a better speaker than the Sonos Roam/Roam SL. The Ultimate Ears is better built, gets louder, and has a longer battery life. Also, its soundstage performance is better. While the Sonos comes with bass and treble adjustments, the Ultimate Ears has a graphic EQ for sound customization. That said, only the Sonos Roam variant supports voice assistants.

The Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 is a better speaker than the JBL Flip 5. The Ultimate Ears is a better-built speaker, and its soundstage is perceived as more open and spacious. Also, it can get louder and has a much longer battery life. Although its sound profile is a bit less neutral than the JBL's, there's a graphic EQ and presets in the Ultimate Ears app that lets you customize its sound to your liking. However, some users may prefer the JBL's smaller, more portable design.

The Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM is a more premium alternative to the Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3. The EPICBOOM is a larger speaker, and it can bring a more extended low bass. Also, it gets louder and has an Adaptive EQ room correction tool, which the MEGABOOM lacks. If you want a more portable device, you may prefer the MEGABOOM.

The Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 is a better speaker than the Marshall Emberton II. The Ultimate Ears gets a touch louder than the Marshall, with significantly less compression at max volume, so your audio doesn't degrade as much when the volume is maxed out. It gives you more control over your speaker's sound profile thanks to the graphic EQ and presets in its companion app. It's better-built too, and the manufacturer even advertises it can float in water. That said, the Marshall can produce a more extended low-bass than the Ultimate Ears. 

The Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 is a slightly better speaker than the Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 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. Plus, it has a slightly longer battery life. However, the WONDERBOOM 3 is smaller, making it more portable and easy to sling in a backpack or bag.

Despite their differing designs, the Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 and the Bose SoundLink Max have similar feature sets and performance. They're both portable enough to be carried in one hand and have stellar battery life performances for all-day playback. The Ultimate Ears' 360-degree design means that it has better directivity, though, even if both speakers are capable of playing stereo content. It also has a slightly better build quality. That said, the Bose can get louder with less compression at max volume, and its frequency response is more balanced. Both speakers are capable of a punchy bass sound, but the Bose has better extension in these lower frequencies and has a more even treble response. 

The Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 is a slightly better speaker than the Anker Soundcore Motion+ overall. The Ultimate Ears has an amazingly wide and spacious-sounding soundstage, thanks to its 360-degree design. It's also better built with an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, though we don't currently test for this. That said, the Anker has a better-balanced sound profile with its BassUp feature enabled and can produce deeper bass than the Ultimate Ears. It also supports voice assistants through your smartphone, though its performance isn't very good.

The Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 is a slightly better speaker than the Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II. The Ultimate Ears is more customizable thanks to the graphic EQ and presets featured on its companion app. It can also get louder than the Bose with fewer compression artifacts at max volume and can play stereo content without downmixing it to mono. That said, the Bose has a better-balanced sound profile out of the box and supports voice assistants through your smartphone, though its performance isn't great.

The Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 is a better speaker than the Sony SRS-XE300 overall. The Ultimate Ears offers a wider and more spacious-sounding soundstage, thanks to its 360-degree design. It also gets around as loud as the Sony with significantly less compression at max volume. As a result, the audio quality doesn't degrade as much at louder volume levels, and your audio sounds cleaner and clearer when the volume maxes out. It comes with additional presets to further customize its sound, and it's even advertised to float in water. That said, the Sony speaker can produce a more extended low bass. It also supports voice assistants through your smartphone.

The Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 is a better speaker than the Bose SoundLink Revolve II, though they have different strengths. The Ultimate Ears can play stereo content without downmixing it to mono, resulting in a more immersive soundstage performance. It can get louder than the Bose, with less compression at max volume, so your audio sounds clean during louder listening sessions. It's also more customizable thanks to the graphic EQ and presets featured on its companion app. That said, the Bose supports voice assistants through your smartphone and does an excellent job of understanding your commands from far and in noisy environments.

The Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 is a better speaker than the Anker Soundcore Motion Boom overall, though they have different strengths. The Ultimate Ears is better built and has better directivity thanks to its 360-degree design, so its soundstage is perceived as wider and more spacious-sounding. That said, the Anker has a longer-lasting battery life, though this can depend on your usage, and your experience may vary. With BassUp enabled, it can also produce a more extended low-bass.

The Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 is a slightly better speaker than the Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2. The MEGABOOM 3 is compatible with the Ultimate Ears app, which features a graphic EQ and presets, so you can tweak the speaker's sound to suit your preferences. You can also use it to connect multiple compatible speakers when you want your audio to fill a large room without increasing the volume. That said, the WONDERBOOM 2 is smaller and more portable than the MEGABOOM 3, and you can pair it to two devices at a time, which can come in handy when you need to quickly switch between audio sources. 

The Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 is a better speaker than the Marshall Emberton. The Ultimate Ears can get louder with less compression at max volume, so your audio sounds cleaner during louder listening sessions. You can customize its sound to your liking, thanks to the graphic EQ and presets featured in its companion app. The Marshall has a more neutral sound profile out-of-the-box that can produce a slightly more extended low-bass.

Depending on your listening habits, you may prefer either the Bose Portable Smart Speaker or the Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3. The Bose can produce a more extended low-bass than the Ultimate Ears and offers outstanding voice assistant support with Alexa and Google Assistant built-in. That said, the Ultimate Ears can play stereo content without downmixing it to mono, resulting in a more immersive soundstage. It's also better-built with an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, though we don't currently test for this.

The Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 is a better speaker than the Bose SoundLink Color II overall. Thanks to its 360-degree design, the Ultimate Ears has better directivity, resulting in a more natural-sounding soundstage. It can produce a more extended low-bass, and you can customize its sound to your liking thanks to the graphic EQ and presets featured in its companion app. That said, the Bose is a little bit smaller, making it more portable. It also supports voice assistants through your smartphone, and can understand you from far and in noisy settings.

The Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 is a slightly better speaker than the Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore overall. The Ultimate Ears can produce a more extended low-bass and comes with a graphic EQ and presets to customize its sound. It also has a longer-lasting battery life, though this can vary depending on your usage. That said, the Bang & Olufsen is a bit smaller, making it more portable. It can also be paired to two devices at once, which is handy when you quickly need to switch between audio sources.

The Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 is quite a bit smaller than the Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2, and ultimately, they have different strengths. The Anker can get louder and has a more balanced sound overall; it features RGB lights for an extra wow factor at your next party. You can also pair up to two devices simultaneously via Bluetooth, in case you and a friend want to share DJ duties. However, the Ultimate Ears is a lot more portable, much better built, and compresses less at max volume. Its directivity is also much better, so audio delivery is a lot more consistent at different angles around the speaker.

The JBL Boombox 2 is a slightly better speaker than the Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3. The JBL can produce much deeper bass than the Ultimate Ears. It can also get louder and can last up to almost 24 hours from a single charge, though this can depend on your usage, and your experience may differ. That said, the Ultimate Ears has fantastic directivity, so your audio sounds clear from most angles. It's also smaller and more portable than the JBL.

The Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 is better than the Marshall Willen. The Ultimate Ears is another small, portable Bluetooth speaker, but its build feels more durable than the Marshall, and it's larger. It reproduces more low-bass, too, and its app features a graphic EQ to give you more control over its sound. Its 360-design provides a better soundstage as well.

The Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 is a better speaker than the Sony SRS-XE200. The Ultimate Ears offers a significantly wider and more spacious-sounding soundstage, thanks to its 360-degree design. While it only gets a touch louder than the Sony, it has a lot less compression present at max volume, resulting in cleaner and clearer audio quality at louder volume levels. It has a longer-lasting battery life of almost 18 hours too, and there are additional presets in its companion app you can use to tweak its sound. It's even advertised to float in water. However, If you're a fan of bass-heavy music, the Sony can produce a more extended low-bass than the Ultimate Ears with its 'MEGA BASS' feature enabled. It also supports voice assistants through your smartphone.

The Sonos Move is a better speaker than the Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 overall. The Sonos can get louder and has a better-balanced sound profile out-of-the-box that can produce a deeper low-bass than the Ultimate Ears. It also offers fantastic voice assistant support with Alexa and Google Assistant built-in and can understand your commands from far and in noisy environments. The Ultimate Ears can play stereo content without downmixing it to mono which is more immersive. Thanks to its 360-degree design, it also has a more natural-sounding soundstage.

The Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 is better than the JBL Pulse 5. While it lacks the JBL's eye-catching RGB lights, the Ultimate Ears' sound quality makes it the better choice overall. It has a more balanced sound, and it can play stereo content without downmixing it to mono. Plus, it gets louder, and it has a longer battery life. If you like RGB lights, the JBL may be more suitable for you.

The Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 is a better choice for music than the Bushnell Wingman View. The Ultimate Ears brings more bass to the mix, which is great for music fans. Plus, its graphic EQ gives you more ability to customize its sound. Its 360-degree design also means you get a consistent sound from all angles. However, it doesn't have golf-centric features like the Bushnell, which may be preferable to some users.

The Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 is a better speaker than the Sony SRS-XB33. The Ultimate Ears offers a more natural-sounding soundstage thanks to its 360-degree design. It can also get louder with less compression at max volume, so your audio sounds cleaner during louder listening sessions. That said, the Sony supports voice assistants through your smartphone, though its performance isn't great. It can also be paired to two devices at once, which can come in handy if you need to switch between audio sources.

The Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 is a better speaker than the TREBLAB HD77 overall. The Ultimate Ears is better built and features a graphic EQ and presets you can use to customize its sound to your liking. It can get a bit louder, with less compression present at max volume, so audio sounds cleaner at louder volumes. It also has an incredible battery life of over 17 hours, though this can vary depending on your usage. That said, the TREBLAB is a bit smaller in size, making it more portable. You can also wire your devices to the speaker via its AUX input.

The Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 is a better speaker than the Sony SRS-XB43 overall. The Ultimate Ears has much better directivity, resulting in a wider-sounding soundstage. It's also more portable and is better built than the Sony. That said, the Sony can pair to up to two devices at once, which can come in handy if you need to switch between audio sources quickly. It also supports voice assistants through your smartphone, though its performance isn't very good.

The Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 is a better speaker than the Alpine Corporation Solar Bluetooth Rock Speaker overall. The Ultimate Ears can play stereo content without downmixing it to mono, which is more immersive. It has amazing directivity thanks to its 360-degree design, resulting in a wider and more open-sounding soundstage. You can also tweak its sound to your liking thanks to the graphic EQ and presets in its companion app. That said, some listeners may prefer the Alpine Corporation's outdoor-friendly, rock-like design with a built-in solar panel.