Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker Expired

There's cheaper speakers that do the same or better. This little one ain't it and I do use their other speakers.

I love this speaker but I would agree that it a bit niche.

I am a cyclist and have had this clipped to my backpack for years now. Literally never leave the house without it.

If you do a lot of outdoor activities I would highly recommend this one. The outdoor mode gets really loud. You will always hear me coming lol

There are so many amazing compact speakers available nowadays (name brand or otherwise) that I can't imagine even considering this model at this price. Maybe $10-$15 and I would pull the trigger just out of curiosity. I own WAY too many Bluetooth speakers and just can't understand why people limit themselves to brands and models like this at these kinds of prices. Micro USB charging is enough to make me walk away but the price makes me leave even faster.

I highly recommend exploring your options via reviews to get a much better bang for your buck

Right on point. No on has suggested an as-small, or smaller alternative. They're all like twice as big.

There are so many options available with varying features and specs that it is very subjective (which is why I encouraged people to research before purchasing). However, if I was forced to offer recommendations, one of my most recent discoveries that quickly turned into a favorite speaker of mine lately has been a "Boomcore" Bluetooth speaker. I paid $22.45 for the first one I bought and was so impressed that I bought a second a couple of weeks ago for $12.95 on sale so I can use them in TWS pairing and they are excellent. An incredible bang for your buck.

The black color of the speakers I bought is not currently available at those prices but you can get a different color variant two-pack for ~$40 on Amazon right now which is just a ridiculously good deal in comparison to this UE model (type C charging, options for single use or stereo paired)

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I also recommend checking into the latest offerings by Monoprice for sales and budget friendly models that punch above their weight class.

There can definitely be a big difference between buying name brand and a budget speaker but I have found myself reaching for my Boomcore speakers more than I ever do with my JBL Go 3. Another model to consider (depending on budget and performance desired) would be the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 for ~$50.

*UPDATE* as of 11am on 1/10 the Boomcore two pack (teal/orange color) is only $32.50 when both coupons on the page are used. Far better deal for great sounding, versatile speakers. I wish I could share a link to the page but I was warned that my comment would be removed if any mods happened to see it.

Earlier guy suggested boomcore. I think this is what he's referring to. It's smaller.

https://www.amazon.com/Boomcore-P...B0C2PTJR7Z

UE is a premium lifestyle brand.
You might not know about it, but performers and affluent people buy these products.
For sure there are better value speakers, but it is not always about the sound or cost.

I know the brand and have owned several of their products (and heard this one). I can't claim audiophile status but I have a decently trained ear from years of developing my home theater and enjoying both premium and high-value/low-cost equipment.

Any model of UE I have owned have been very underwhelming. This model was no exception. Not every budget option is good just like not every name brand product is good. That isn't to say that UE doesn't have some good products. I'm just not wed to any brand and give any model a try on any given day.

I have experienced my fair share of speakers and sound equipment and like to think I have a good grasp on what a decent deal is. I don't know everything and I'm always willing to learn but I also don't shy away from what I do know.

None of that has to mean anything to you or anyone else if you choose not to believe me since I'm a random person on the Internet but that's also why I encouraged people in my first comment to do their research. At the end of the day, it doesn't help or hurt me if people want to buy this UE model. I've made a statement based on my experiences with dozens upon dozens of speakers over years of enjoying and testing sound equipment in an attempt to help people make a choice they might be happier with. Hopefully it helps someone. That's the only goal I had here

Hmm? This UE has TWO 1.6-inch drivers and two 1.8-by-2.6-inch passive radiators.
The boom core has a 1.69 driver.
That boom core reminds me of those little 1 speaker pocket radios ppl used to carry back in the 60's 70's.

The "Boomcore" also gets an F on Fakespot (I know, some say Fakespot is useless). Boomcore sounds like they just took their name from Soundcore Boom.

What brand/model would you recommend as better?

Get a JBL Go3 for $30 at A m a z o n now - it does the same , good sound, durable and very compact. Most importantly - charges via USB C