Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM Wireless Bluetooth Portable Speaker,
Score: 96/100
Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen
Score: 86/100$159.99
Rankings
The EVERBOOM delivers loud, 360° sound and rugged durability, making it ideal for outdoor parties. Its long battery life and extensive range are offset by occasional Bluetooth issues and the lack of a wired aux input.
The 2nd-gen Bose SoundLink Flex adds Bluetooth 5.3, aptX support and a programmable shortcut button while retaining the rugged IP67 build and 12-hour battery of the original. Sound is bass-forward and the PositionIQ sensor fine-tunes EQ, but the lack of an aux port, modest EQ depth and the need for the Bose app keep it from being a complete all-rounder.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
20 hoursbest | 12 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 3 hoursbest | 4 hours |
54.864 metersbest | 9 meters | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,420 g | 589 gbest |
— | 60 mmbest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
— | 1 metersbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Range (meters) | 54.864 meters | 9 meters |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 20 hours | 12 hours |
Charging Time (hours) | 3 hours | 4 hours |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 1420 g | 589 g |
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Professional reviewers commend the EVERBOOM for its loud, 360° sound, rugged IP67 design, and impressive battery life, but note that it sacrifices audio nuance and can suffer Bluetooth dropouts after updates.
Everyday users love the robust sound, waterproof durability, and UE app features, while recurring complaints focus on Bluetooth stability and the missing aux input.
“Sound is good, app is easy to use”
“Waterproof is good”
“Outdoor Boost really does sound better outside”
Professional reviewers rate the SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) between 7.4 and 8.0 out of 10, praising its IP67 durability, strong bass and modern Bluetooth 5.3 with aptX, while noting limited EQ options, lack of substantial hardware changes and a slightly mushy button feel.
Everyday users love the powerful sound, waterproof floating capability and the convenient shortcut button, but repeatedly request an AUX input, richer EQ controls and the ability to charge phones.
