That cylindrical shape lends well to pushing audio out in all directions, which is perfect for picnics, parties and casual placement wherever you happen to be.Īnd let's face it, the Boom 2 looks brilliant it's subtle yet edgy thanks to modern visuals - take the giant plus/minus symbols that act as volume buttons - and the variety of punchy colour options. So, yes, it's definitely love at second sight - and we'll definitely be taking our UE Boom 2 all over the place for plenty of time to come.īut that's not to say there's no innovation: the original model was one of the first Bluetooth speakers to hit the 360-degree sound output concept of the head, something the UE Boom 2 tackles with equal aplomb - no surprise, really, given its footprint is the same. Sure, it's not cheap and you could save a little by buying the original, but as the world moves forward so too has Ultimate Ears. Have reasonable expectations for bass delivery and it's one seriously hot Bluetooth speaker. That's one of the few things that works against the UE Boom 2: it's not a galactic leap over the original model (which now costs a lot less), while the rest of the market is in the process of reinventing to play catch-up.īut if you're looking for portable, premium sound wherever you are, then the UE Boom 2 hits the nail on the head. However, since the first Boom was launched we've seen droves of competitors launching capable speakers at competitive prices, often with 360-degree sound output too. Perhaps that's a good thing, given how bad those can be sometimes.

Full-on waterproofing and sharper sound match with a great looking cylindrical design - but it's more remake than sequel. The UE Boom 2 takes one of our favourite portable Bluetooth speakers, the original UE Boom, and makes it even better for round two.

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