Punchy performance in a portable package
Despite it's portable size, the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 packs a punch. If you’ve seen the Wonderboom 2, v3 will look familiar. It’s essentially a fabric–swathed orb with comically large volume controls on its side. The top features the power button, Bluetooth pairing button and pause/play skip control, while the Outdoor Boost toggle is on the bottom.
Weighing less than 15 ounces, the Wonderboom 3 is distinctly portable. Its 4.1 x 3.8 inches fits comfortably in a hand, but a stretchy loop makes it possible to hang the speaker where you like.
The sporty look isn’t just for show: its IP67 durability rating means it can withstand dust, dirt and water submersion for up to 30 minutes.
The Wonderboom 3 is capable — and not just for its size. It handled electronic synth riffs of Van Halen’s “Jump” with precision, while Rihanna’s “We Found Love” sounded vibrant and punchy. Overall the Wonderboom 3’s audio performance proved well balanced, even at high volumes. You can even pair two for stereo sound.
The Outdoor Boost mode does mess with balance a little, but it’s a neat feature for listening outdoors, where there usually aren’t walls for sound to bounce around. It adjusts the sound profile to make up for the lack of bass outdoors.
Battery life is about 14 hours, which is an hour longer than the Wonderboom 2’s: a minor improvement, then. Charging was a disappointment, however — the speaker took over two hours to charge from dead, which is probably down to the use of an outdated microUSB port, rather than the de–facto USB–C standard.
Features: 360° sound, Bluetooth 5.2, Outdoor Boost, stereo pairing, 131 feet range, 5–foot drop–tested, hang loop, volume buttons, IP67, 4.1 x 3.8 inches, 14.8oz
Price: $99.99
One of the most well–rounded Bluetooth outdoor speakers
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