Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 review: Once More With Feeling

Chances are, if you own a portable speaker: it’s probably branded Ultimate Ears.

Despite being one of the biggest names in the party speaker space, Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 still manages to meet expectations.

Nicer design;

Magic Button is limited by service; No major improvements;

Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 Portable Speaker - Lagoon Blue 984-001416 review

Our favourite beach speakers have become even more durable and practical to use.

Now dust resistant and they float. Inductive charging option. Greater range. Convenient multifunction button.

Auxiliary input has disappeared.

Ultimate Ears Boom 3 : A superb portable Bluetooth speaker

The Boom 3 looks stylish, floats and even sounds good – it’s a worthy successor to UE’s Boom 2

Floats and is IP67 waterproof; Beautiful design; Integrates with streaming services over Bluetooth;

No Bluetooth aptX support;

Ultimate Ears Boom 3 review

The UE Boom 3 is a fantastic waterproof portable speaker, but Ultimate Ears hasn’t improved the audio quality despite the increased price.

IP67 waterproof/dust-proof; Powerful sound; Rugged design; Light and portable; ;

Audio lacks sharpness; Relatively expensive; Battery life isn’t improved

Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 review review

Bassier than before; So very loud; IP67 makes it even more durable; PartyUp is a great (if a little terrifying) feature; Magic Button isn’t magic, but we’re glad it’s there;

No Spotify playlists; No USB-C; We miss the volume strap;