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Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
The Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 provides 360° bluetooth speaker sound.
- 360° Bluetooth speaker sound
- Two 2-inch drivers and two passive radiators
- Up to 15 hours of battery life
- IP67 water and dust resistance
- Up to 45 m Bluetooth playback range
- Magic Button for play, pause and track skipping
Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 Highlights
- Up to 15 hours per charge
- IP67 dust and water resistance
- 45 m Bluetooth range
- A2DP Bluetooth profiles
- Two 2-inch drivers drivers
- 90 Hz–20 kHz frequency response
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| Specification | Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 | JBL Flip Essential 2 | Sony SRS-XE200 | JBL Charge 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Ultimate Ears | JBL | Sony | JBL |
| Model | BOOM 3 — Night Black: 984-001360; Ultraviolet Purple: 984-001363; Sunset Red: 984-001364 | Flip Essential 2 | SRS-XE200 | Charge 5 |
| Announced | August 2018 | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Type | Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
| Color | Night Black; Ultraviolet Purple; Sunset Red | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
Audio
| Specification | Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 | JBL Flip Essential 2 | Sony SRS-XE200 | JBL Charge 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | Single portable speaker with 360° sound | Single racetrack driver | Full-range drivers; Line-Shape Diffuser | Woofer, tweeter and dual passive radiators |
| Drivers | Two 2-inch drivers; two 2-inch × 4-inch passive radiators | 44 × 80 mm driver | 42 × 51 mm full-range X-Balanced units | 52 × 90 mm woofer; 20 mm tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 90 Hz–20 kHz | 65 Hz–20 kHz | Not specified | 60 Hz–20 kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 90 dBC | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Sound Modes / EQ | Four presets and customizable equalizer in the app | Not specified | ClearAudio+; DSEE | Not specified |
| Audio Features | 360° sound; passive-radiator bass system | Not specified | Hands-free phone calls | Not specified |
| Total Power Output | Not specified | 20 W RMS | Not specified | 40 W RMS (30 W woofer; 10 W tweeter) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | Not specified | >80 dB | Not specified | >80 dB |
Connectivity
| Specification | Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 | JBL Flip Essential 2 | Sony SRS-XE200 | JBL Charge 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth wireless audio | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Range | Up to 45 m | Not specified | Approximately 30 m | Not specified |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | A2DP | A2DP 1.3; AVRCP 1.6 | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP and SSP; SBC, AAC and LDAC | A2DP 1.3; AVRCP 1.6 |
| App Support | BOOM & MEGABOOM by Ultimate Ears for iOS and Android | Not specified | Sony Music Center | Not specified |
| Wi-Fi | Not specified | Bluetooth-only portable speaker | Bluetooth-only portable speaker | Bluetooth-only portable speaker |
| HDMI | Not specified | Portable speaker design | Portable speaker design | Portable speaker design |
| USB | Not specified | USB-C charging | USB-C charging | USB-C charging; 5 V / 2 A power-bank output |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | Not specified | No microphone or guitar input | No microphone or guitar input | No microphone or guitar input |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | Not specified | Not specified | Stereo Pair with two XE200 speakers; Party Connect | JBL PartyBoost stereo or multi-speaker pairing |
Power & Battery
| Specification | Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 | JBL Flip Essential 2 | Sony SRS-XE200 | JBL Charge 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Rechargeable lithium-ion battery | Rechargeable battery / USB charging | Internal rechargeable battery | Rechargeable battery / USB charging |
| Battery Life | Up to 15 hours | Up to 10 hours | Approximately 16 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charging Port | Micro-USB; optional POWER UP charging dock sold separately | USB-C, 5 V / 2 A | USB-C | USB-C, 5 V / 3 A |
| Charging Time | Not specified | 3 hours at 5 V / 2 A | Approximately 4 hours with 1.5 A USB supply and speaker off | 4 hours at 5 V / 3 A |
| Fast Charging | Not specified | Not specified | 10 minutes for approximately 70 minutes of playback in STAMINA mode | Not specified |
| Power Consumption | Not specified | Not specified | Charging: 7.5 W at 1.5 A; standby: 0.3 W | Not specified |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 | JBL Flip Essential 2 | Sony SRS-XE200 | JBL Charge 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Controls | Power; Bluetooth pairing; volume; Magic Button for play/pause and track skip | Not specified | Power, Bluetooth, play/call, volume, STAMINA and microphone-mute controls | Not specified |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP67; water and dust resistant; floats | IPX7 | IP67 | IP67 |
| Materials | Two-tone performance fabric covering | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Placement / Mounting | Upright portable speaker | Free-standing portable placement | Free-standing portable placement | Free-standing portable placement |
Features
| Specification | Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 | JBL Flip Essential 2 | Sony SRS-XE200 | JBL Charge 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Floats; Magic Button playback control; pairing memory for up to eight source devices | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Voice Assistant | Not specified | No built-in voice assistant | No built-in voice assistant | No built-in voice assistant |
| Lightshow | Not specified | No party lightshow | No party lightshow | No party lightshow |
| Party Features | Not specified | Not a party-speaker product | Not a party-speaker product | Not a party-speaker product |
| Home Cinema Features | Not specified | Not a home-cinema speaker | Not a home-cinema speaker | Not a home-cinema speaker |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 | JBL Flip Essential 2 | Sony SRS-XE200 | JBL Charge 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | BOOM 3 speaker | Flip Essential 2 | SRS-XE200 | Charge 5 |
| Subwoofer | No separate subwoofer | No subwoofer supplied | No subwoofer supplied | No subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | No remote control | No remote control supplied | No remote control supplied | No remote control supplied |
| Power Cable | Micro-USB charging cable | 1.2 m USB-C cable | USB-C cable | USB-C cable |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | No audio or HDMI cable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Mounting Accessories | No mounting accessories | Portable design | Portable design | Portable design |
| Other Accessories | Power adapter not included | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Documentation | Quick start guide | Quick-start guide; safety and warranty information | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation | Quick-start guide; safety and warranty information |
Design
| Specification | Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 | JBL Flip Essential 2 | Sony SRS-XE200 | JBL Charge 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 184 mm high × 73 mm diameter | 175 × 68 × 70 mm (W × H × D) | 90 × 208 × 94 mm (W × H × D) | 223 × 96.5 × 94 mm (W × H × D) |
| Weight | 608 g | 0.52 kg | Approximately 800 g | 0.96 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 | JBL Flip Essential 2 | Sony SRS-XE200 | JBL Charge 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | Rechargeable lithium-ion | 11.7 Wh lithium-ion polymer (3.6 V / 3250 mAh) | Not specified | 27 Wh lithium-ion polymer (3.6 V / 7500 mAh) |
Specs
General
| Brand | Ultimate Ears |
|---|---|
| Model | BOOM 3 — Night Black: 984-001360; Ultraviolet Purple: 984-001363; Sunset Red: 984-001364 |
| Announced | August 2018 |
| Type | Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
| Color | Night Black; Ultraviolet Purple; Sunset Red |
Audio
| Speaker Configuration | Single portable speaker with 360° sound |
|---|---|
| Drivers | Two 2-inch drivers; two 2-inch × 4-inch passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 90 Hz–20 kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 90 dBC |
| Sound Modes / EQ | Four presets and customizable equalizer in the app |
| Audio Features | 360° sound; passive-radiator bass system |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth wireless audio |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth Range | Up to 45 m |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | A2DP |
| App Support | BOOM & MEGABOOM by Ultimate Ears for iOS and Android |
Power & Battery
| Power Source | Rechargeable lithium-ion battery |
|---|---|
| Battery | Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | Up to 15 hours |
| Charging Port | Micro-USB; optional POWER UP charging dock sold separately |
Design & Controls
| Controls | Power; Bluetooth pairing; volume; Magic Button for play/pause and track skip |
|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP67; water and dust resistant; floats |
| Dimensions | 184 mm high × 73 mm diameter |
| Weight | 608 g |
| Materials | Two-tone performance fabric covering |
| Placement / Mounting | Upright portable speaker |
Features
| Special Features | Floats; Magic Button playback control; pairing memory for up to eight source devices |
|---|
What's in the Box
| Speaker / Soundbar | BOOM 3 speaker |
|---|---|
| Power Cable | Micro-USB charging cable |
| Documentation | Quick start guide |