
- Ultimate ears mini boom speaker drivers#
- Ultimate ears mini boom speaker portable#
- Ultimate ears mini boom speaker Bluetooth#
An extra hundred pounds might get you a small all-in-one or a second-hand B&W Zeppelin, which is a much better wireless speaker. Ultimate Ears doesn't run far behind either, however.Ĭompared to other devices, it all depends on what you want. The Pill in particular is guilty of one of the most overdesigned and elaborate boxes we have ever seen. Then again, we can't help but feel like money could've been saved with both products' packaging.
Ultimate ears mini boom speaker portable#
This makes a big difference if you plan on spending the day out and using the portable speakers.Īt time of writing, the Beats Pill is roughly £169 ($199.95), with the Ultimate Ears Boom costing exactly the same.įor sound quality alone, the UE Boom is better value, we would also say it is put together in a more premium way than the Beats Pill is.

The Beats Pill can manage seven hours of usage, with the Boom running for a whole 15 hours. Where the UE Boom takes a major win is with battery life. With the Boom, it will automatically search for devices to pair with the first time you turn it on, making connecting phone and speaker very easy.
Ultimate ears mini boom speaker Bluetooth#
Otherwise, Bluetooth is your other option. Those with an NFC-enabled handset are rewarded here with a simple connection process that involves little more than tapping your phone on the side of either speaker. It's crucial that getting music playback setup is as streamlined a process as possible. Volume will keep most listeners happy in pretty much any environment.īoth of these Bluetooth speakers are about ease of use. The sound is loud but flat, and lacks any proper split between the mid-range and treble.Īudio quality on the Ultimate Ears is definitely better and has more range to it, but it's still not going to rival a smaller hi-fi.
Ultimate ears mini boom speaker drivers#
You do get four one-inch drivers in the Pill and we were expecting plenty of bass given the brand's heritage, but it just didn't deliver. This is more a battle of volume than quality, but if we did have to pick a winner, the Boom and its 360 sound does grab the title. If it was down to us, the Boom has a bit more class to it, plus feels a fair bit more rugged thanks to the matte finish. These speakers are just as much a fashion accessory as they are a piece of tech, so make sure you are happy with the looks of whichever you choose. The Beats is of course available in more restrained colours, while the Boom is also available in brighter offerings. It is however a limited edition, so that carries a bit of kudos.īeats Pill vs Ultimate Ears BoomThe Ultimate Ears Boom, however, is a much darker grey and black colour, with understated hints of orange in the volume plus and minus buttons. We think it looks awesome, others might not. The Beats Pill we have on test is in a 'love it or hate it' shade of fluorescent green. Below is a quick comparison to help you make up your mind. Neither are hugely cheap, however, and both offer slightly different audio experiences.

Simple to connect up and easy to use, the Beats Pill and Ultimate Ears Boom are two of the best. Bluetooth speakers can be a perfect way to give the music selection on your smartphone or tablet a bit of a volume boost.
