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JBL Flip Essential 2 vs Ultimate Ears BOOM 3

Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.

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JBL Flip Essential 2

JBL Flip Essential 2

  • 520 g.
  • 3,250 mAh battery capacity.
  • 11.7 Wh of stored energy.
  • Bluetooth 5.1 connection.
  • Up to 10 hours per charge.
KSh 17,000In 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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Soundcore Boom 2KSh 17,460
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Our quick verdict

Choose the JBL Flip Essential 2 if you want a lighter build (520 g). Choose the Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 if you want longer rated battery life (15 hours per charge) and IP67 water resistance.

Weight

JBL Flip Essential 2
520 g
Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
608 g

Battery life

JBL Flip Essential 2
Up to 10 hours per charge
Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Up to 15 hours per charge

Connections

JBL Flip Essential 2
Bluetooth 5.1
Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Bluetooth wireless audio

Water resistance

JBL Flip Essential 2
IPX7 water and dust resistance
Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
IP67 water and dust resistance

Charging port

JBL Flip Essential 2
USB-C, 5 V / 2 A
Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Micro-USB

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Flip Essential 2

  • Lighter: 520 g (vs 608 g).
  • Power source: Rechargeable battery / USB charging.

Ultimate Ears BOOM 3

  • Rated for up to 15 hours per charge (vs 10).
  • IP67 water and dust resistance (vs IPX7).
  • Power source: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

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PriorityJBL Flip Essential 2Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Portability520 g608 g
Output power20 W rated outputRechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery capacity3,250 mAh batteryRechargeable lithium-ion
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth wireless audio
Battery lifeUp to 10 hours per chargeUp to 15 hours per charge
Water resistanceIPX7 water and dust resistanceIP67 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Flip Essential 2Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
BrandJBLUltimate Ears
ModelFlip Essential 2BOOM 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
SpecificationJBL Flip Essential 2Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Dimensions175 × 68 × 70 mm (W × H × D)184 mm high × 73 mm diameter
Weight0.52 kg608 g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Flip Essential 2Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Battery11.7 Wh lithium-ion polymer (3.6 V / 3250 mAh)Rechargeable lithium-ion

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Flip Essential 2Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Bluetooth5.1Bluetooth wireless audio
Bluetooth Profiles / CodecsA2DP 1.3; AVRCP 1.6A2DP
Wi-FiBluetooth-only portable speaker—
HDMIPortable speaker design—
USBUSB-C charging—
Microphone / Guitar InputsNo microphone or guitar input—
Bluetooth Range—Up to 45 m
App Support—BOOM & MEGABOOM by Ultimate Ears for iOS and Android

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Flip Essential 2Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Voice AssistantNo built-in voice assistant—
LightshowNo party lightshow—
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
SpecificationJBL Flip Essential 2Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Speaker ConfigurationSingle racetrack driverSingle portable speaker with 360° sound
Drivers44 × 80 mm driverTwo 2-inch drivers; two 2-inch × 4-inch passive radiators
Frequency Response65 Hz–20 kHz90 Hz–20 kHz
Total Power Output20 W RMS—
Signal-to-Noise Ratio>80 dB—
Maximum SPL—90 dBC
Sound Modes / EQ—Four presets and customizable equalizer in the app
Audio Features—360° sound; passive-radiator bass system

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Flip Essential 2Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Power SourceRechargeable battery / USB chargingRechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery LifeUp to 10 hoursUp to 15 hours
Charging Time3 hours at 5 V / 2 A—
Charging PortUSB-C, 5 V / 2 AMicro-USB; optional POWER UP charging dock sold separately

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Flip Essential 2Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX7IP67; water and dust resistant; floats
Placement / MountingFree-standing portable placementUpright portable speaker
Controls—Power; Bluetooth pairing; volume; Magic Button for play/pause and track skip
Materials—Two-tone performance fabric covering

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Flip Essential 2Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Speaker / SoundbarFlip Essential 2BOOM 3 speaker
SubwooferNo subwoofer suppliedNo separate subwoofer
Remote ControlNo remote control suppliedNo remote control
Power Cable1.2 m USB-C cableMicro-USB charging cable
Audio / HDMI CableNot applicableNo audio or HDMI cable
Mounting AccessoriesPortable designNo mounting accessories
Other Accessories—Power adapter not included
DocumentationQuick-start guide; safety and warranty informationQuick start guide

Similarities

  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use A2DP (Bluetooth profiles / codecs).
  • Same type: Portable Bluetooth Speaker.

In summary

JBL Flip Essential 2 is the lighter option to carry; Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 trades extra weight for longer rated battery life and IP67 water and dust resistance.

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In-stock alternatives

Sony SRS-XE200For JBL Flip Essential 2Sony SRS-XE200View product ↗Soundcore Boom 2For JBL Flip Essential 2Soundcore Boom 2View product ↗JBL Charge 5For Ultimate Ears BOOM 3JBL Charge 5View product ↗Soundcore Glow 30WFor Ultimate Ears BOOM 3Soundcore Glow 30WView product ↗

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