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Tested using Methodology v0.8
Updated Apr 29, 2025 01:18 PM
Tested using Methodology v0.8
Updated Aug 26, 2025 01:00 PM
Our Verdict
Minirig 4
Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4
The Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 is more versatile than the Minirig 4, though less customizable. The Ultimate Ears speaker's battery lasts longer with a tougher IP67 rating, meaning it's suited for adventures. It sounds nearly the same at every listening angle with better dynamics performance at max volume, too. Its controls are clearly laid out and you can pair a second compatible speaker over Bluetooth. However, the Minirig offers both wired and Bluetooth connections with an app that lets you adjust the bass and treble. Despite being smaller, it also gets a bit louder. You can also use it as a power bank to recharge other devices. However, its IPX4 rating won't ward off damage beyond a few raindrops.
Variants
- 4 (Brushed Iron)
- 4 (Electric Blue)
- WONDERBOOM 4 (Active Black)
- WONDERBOOM 4 (Cobalt Blue)
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Main Differences for
Music
Threshold
Music
Full Comparison
Style
Style Photo
RGB Lights
Portability
Dimensions Photo
Volume
Weight
Power Source
One-Hand Carry
Build Quality
Build Quality Photo
Material Quality
Water Resistance
Dust Resistance
Impact Resistance
Floats In Water
Controls
Controls Photo
Controls Photo 2
Ease Of Use
Feedback
Music Play/Pause
Call Answer/End
Volume Up/Down
Track Next/Previous
Microphone On/Off
Additional Controls
In The Box
In The Box Photo
Frequency Response Accuracy
Frequency Response Graph
Slope
Std. Err.
Low-Frequency Extension
High-Frequency Extension
Raw Frequency Response
Raw Frequency Response Graph
Binaural Recording @ 1m
Binaural Recording @ 2m
Soundstage
Directivity Graph
Directivity Index
Stereo
Dynamics
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
DRC @ Max Volume
Battery
Battery Life
Charge Time
Power Saving
Charging Port
Battery Powered
Voice Assistant
Alexa
Google Assistant
Speakerphone
Siri
Voice Assistant
Voice Activation
Microphone Mute
Far-Field Performance
Ambient Noise Performance
App
App Picture
Minirig 4
Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4
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Minirig 4 vs Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4: Main Discussion
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Hi there,
Thank you for pointing this out. We will take a look at both reviews and make sure the recordings were done correctly.
why does the minig’s binaural recording sound like its been boosted a lot? there is loud hiss at the start before the speaker starts playing. has the gain not been set correctly? any other speaker sounds a lot quieter and less hiss. both are tested with the same methodology, but something sounds quite off, and not because of the speaker itself.