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Soundcore Glow 30W vs Ultimate Ears BOOM 3

Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.

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Soundcore Glow 30W

Soundcore Glow 30W

  • 3,350 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • Works with the Soundcore app.
  • Up to 18 hours per charge.
  • IP67 rating.
KSh 17,500In Stock
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Ultimate Ears BOOM 3

Ultimate Ears BOOM 3

  • 608 g.
  • Up to 15 hours per charge.
  • Bluetooth wireless audio.
  • IP67 water and dust resistance.
  • Power source: rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
KSh 17,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Soundcore Glow 30W if you want longer rated battery life (18 hours per charge) and a longer range (up to 100 m). Choose the Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 if you prefer rechargeable lithium-ion battery and upright portable speaker.

Battery life

Soundcore Glow 30W
Up to 18 hours per charge
Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Up to 15 hours per charge

Connections

Soundcore Glow 30W
Bluetooth 5.3
Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Bluetooth wireless audio

Controls

Soundcore Glow 30W
Power, Bluetooth, PartyCast, lights, volume and playback buttons
Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Power

Charging port

Soundcore Glow 30W
USB-C, 5 V / 3 A
Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Micro-USB

Speaker configuration

Soundcore Glow 30W
Single full-range driver
Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Single portable speaker with 360° sound

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Soundcore Glow 30W

  • Rated for up to 18 hours per charge (vs 15).
  • Longer range: up to 100 m (vs 45 m).
  • Power source: Rechargeable battery / USB charging.

Ultimate Ears BOOM 3

  • Power source: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

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PrioritySoundcore Glow 30WUltimate Ears BOOM 3
Output power30 W rated outputRechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery capacity3,350 mAh batteryRechargeable lithium-ion
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth wireless audio
SoftwareWorks with the Soundcore appBOOM & MEGABOOM by Ultimate Ears for iOS and Android
Battery lifeUp to 18 hours per chargeUp to 15 hours per charge
Water resistanceIP67 water and dust resistanceIP67 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Glow 30WUltimate Ears BOOM 3
BrandSoundcoreUltimate Ears
ModelGlow 30WBOOM 3 — Night Black: 984-001360; Ultraviolet Purple: 984-001363; Sunset Red: 984-001364
TypePortable Bluetooth SpeakerPortable Bluetooth Speaker
Announced—August 2018
Color—Night Black; Ultraviolet Purple; Sunset Red

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Glow 30WUltimate Ears BOOM 3
Dimensions—184 mm high × 73 mm diameter
Weight—608 g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Glow 30WUltimate Ears BOOM 3
Battery7.2 V / 3350 mAhRechargeable lithium-ion

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Glow 30WUltimate Ears BOOM 3
Bluetooth5.3Bluetooth wireless audio
Bluetooth Range100 mUp to 45 m
Wi-FiBluetooth-only portable speaker—
Wired Inputs3.5 mm AUX—
HDMIPortable speaker design—
USBUSB-C charging—
Microphone / Guitar InputsNo microphone or guitar input—
Multi-Speaker / Stereo PairingTWS; PartyCast with up to 100 speakers—
App SupportSoundcore appBOOM & MEGABOOM by Ultimate Ears for iOS and Android
Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs—A2DP

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Glow 30WUltimate Ears BOOM 3
Voice AssistantPaired phone’s voice assistant—
LightshowFive music-sync light modes—
Party FeaturesNot a party-speaker product—
Home Cinema FeaturesNot a home-cinema speaker—
Special Features—Floats; Magic Button playback control; pairing memory for up to eight source devices

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Glow 30WUltimate Ears BOOM 3
Speaker ConfigurationSingle full-range driverSingle portable speaker with 360° sound
Drivers2.5-inch full-range driverTwo 2-inch drivers; two 2-inch × 4-inch passive radiators
Total Power Output30 W—
Sound Modes / EQSignature, Voice, Balance and custom EQFour presets and customizable equalizer in the app
Frequency Response—90 Hz–20 kHz
Maximum SPL—90 dBC
Audio Features—360° sound; passive-radiator bass system

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Glow 30WUltimate Ears BOOM 3
Power SourceRechargeable battery / USB chargingRechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery LifeUp to 18 hoursUp to 15 hours
Charging Time4 hours—
Charging PortUSB-C, 5 V / 3 AMicro-USB; optional POWER UP charging dock sold separately

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Glow 30WUltimate Ears BOOM 3
ControlsPower, Bluetooth, PartyCast, lights, volume and playback buttonsPower; Bluetooth pairing; volume; Magic Button for play/pause and track skip
Water & Dust ResistanceIP67IP67; water and dust resistant; floats
Placement / MountingFree-standing portable placementUpright portable speaker
Materials—Two-tone performance fabric covering

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Glow 30WUltimate Ears BOOM 3
Speaker / SoundbarGlow 30WBOOM 3 speaker
SubwooferNo subwoofer suppliedNo separate subwoofer
Remote ControlNo remote control suppliedNo remote control
Power CableUSB charging cableMicro-USB charging cable
Audio / HDMI CableNot suppliedNo audio or HDMI cable
Mounting AccessoriesPortable designNo mounting accessories
Other AccessoriesNot applicablePower adapter not included
DocumentationQuick Start Guide and safety documentationQuick start guide

Similarities

  • Both are rated IP67.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Same type: Portable Bluetooth Speaker.

In summary

Choose Soundcore Glow 30W for longer rated battery life and a longer range.

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