Product Comparison: Ultimate Ears BOOM 2 vs Bose SoundLink Mini II

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Ultimate Ears BOOM 2 Wireless Mobile Bluetooth Speaker

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Bose SoundLink Mini II Portable Bluetooth Speakers

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General Specifications

Brand

Ultimate Ears

Bose

Model

Boom 2

SoundLink

Origin

China

About the product

UE BOOM 2 is the 360-degree wireless Bluetooth speaker that blasts loud, insanely great sound with deep, powerful bass. Everywhere you go.

The SoundLink Mini Bluetooth speaker II delivers full sound with deeper lows than you’d expect from a speaker that fits in the palm of your hand. And because it’s wireless and ultra-compact, it’s easy to take Bose sound anywhere.

Key Specs

Power output

15 W

50 W

Connection Type

Bluetooth 4.0

Bluetooth

Range

100 ft.

30 ft.

Battery Life

15 hour(s)

10 hour(s)

Dynamic Configuration

4 drivers

3 drivers

Ultimate Ears BOOM 2

Bose SoundLink Mini II

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Ultimate Ears BOOM 2 Wireless Mobile Bluetooth Speaker

I use it on my computer, when I camp, when I go literally anywhere. Even with constant use I’ve got about two to three days use.
The audio quality is great, it gets nice and loud, never have any issues with a seamless bluetooth connection, and I really like the graphic design of the speaker grille.
The best feature about this speaker is the endless battery life. It seems like I almost never charge it and it has 100 ft Bluetooth connectivity.
The product itself is great, but there are some firmware bugs. For example, it cannot connect to two devices simultaneously as advertised.
It will disconnect one device to connect to another one. Also, the tap control to pause and skip songs is not the best.

Bose SoundLink Mini II Portable Bluetooth Speakers

I am very disappointed in the battery life of Bose products. In the 1 1/2 years I have had this Speaker I have taken very good care of it and used it very little. At this point, it will not charge over 50 percent.
This is my first BOSE product - I love the sound clarity and battery life.
The battery life is awesome. The unit itself cosmetically looks a little dated, but the sound makes it worth it.
The Bluetooth connects immediately upon turning on the device. Most take at least a couple seconds, but not the SoundLink.
Good battery life - charge level was still 100% after watching the first movie.

Size & Weight

Color

Black

Height

7.1 in.

2 in.

Width

2.6 in.

7.1 in.

Depth

2.6 in.

2.3 in.

Weight

1.2 lbs.

1.5 lbs.

Ultimate Ears BOOM 2

Bose SoundLink Mini II

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Ultimate Ears BOOM 2 Wireless Mobile Bluetooth Speaker

It's not too big and not too heavy making it very portable.
It’s amazing to carry into different rooms at home and it’s perfect for anytime. It's size fits any design and home interior.
A very convenient speaker, you can easily take with you on trips.
It’s too heavy for me to throw into a bag for daily use.
As for me it is big and uncomfortable and it requires a lot of space in the bag.

Bose SoundLink Mini II Portable Bluetooth Speakers

I wanted a well made, good sounding, small portable speaker for the home and I don't think I could have made a better choice.
The sound from this small speaker is spectacular. It produces great bass with well balances treble and is made with precision quality- it is surprisingly heavy.
I enjoy the excellent battery life, sounds, tones, and volume range from this small speaker.
The bass is absolutely astounding from such a small unit.
Great little speaker; very big sound for its size. I'm also really surprised by the BT range - much better than the JBL flip I've used in the past.

Features

Controls

Buttons

Material

Plastic / Metal

Plastic

Display Type

Battery Type

Lithium-ion polymer

Supported Systems

Windows Mobile, MacOS, Android, Windows, iOS

Smartphones / Tablets, PC

Hand Strap

Protection

IPX7 waterproof

Water-resistant

Accessories Included

Micro USB cable

Charging cradle, Power adaptor

Extras

Pair up to 8 Bluetooth ® enabled devices – Connect up to two source devices at the same time., 360° Sound, connect 150+ speakers

Built-in speakerphone, allows you to enjoy hands-free calling, Easy pairing, Charges easily

Hand Strap

What customers say about "Features"

Ultimate Ears BOOM 2 Wireless Mobile Bluetooth Speaker

However, the 360 sound is great, and it is really loud. Even at low volume the sound is clear and the bass is strong.
Very impressed with the amount of sound that comes from this speaker.
It also is Alexa compatible. Apparently, it is supposed to work with Siri and Google Assistant but I haven't figured out how to make either of those work yet. Very happy with this speaker.
I've had it plugged into the wall, playing music and the UE Boom app on my phone shows the battery is charging. I really like that I can turn the speaker on and off remotely with the app.
I just hope they update the firmware soon and maybe add actual buttons instead of unreliable tap controls.

Bose SoundLink Mini II Portable Bluetooth Speakers

The ability to use it as a speakerphone is a handy feature. Callers have noted that my voice sounds clear. An incoming call can be answered (or refused) with a tap of a button on top of the unit.
Just push the button on the speaker and you can speak through it. I can hear others well through it, and they tell me they hear me normally.
Connecting is also a breeze, after your initial set up. Its as easy as pushing a button.
The action button is a really cool way to let you pause and change tracks without fussing with your phone.
I like the multifunction button to pause and skip songs.

Interfaces

AUX In

Yes

Ethernet Port

Micro USB

Yes

USB

Lightning Port

NFC

Card Slot

What customers say about "Interfaces"

Ultimate Ears BOOM 2 Wireless Mobile Bluetooth Speaker

Third one and I love it this is an amazing product that can handle any situation. Highly recommending these.
Overall very impressed by how easy the functions are, the quality of the sound, the size of the speaker, and the design.
Great interface is very simple and beautiful. There is nothing superfluous.
It's a shame that it can not be used as powerbank. This function would be needed.
Usb connector broke after a month of use. Charging may fall from the connector.

Bose SoundLink Mini II Portable Bluetooth Speakers

They have also increased the battery life and changed from a proprietary charging connector to a standard mini-USB port.
I really appreciate that it can charge through the included proprietary base or through micro-USB.
I use it with phone and desktop computer via bluetooth and now have it working via the aux input as sound system for my TV.
Everything great except it buzz really loud connecting with aux when nothing is played.
The AUX jack, thru which music plays fine, shuts off after 15 minutes.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

2 year(s)

1 year(s)

Certifications

FCC

Other Information

Manufacturer

Link

Manual

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