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Xiaomi Sound Party vs Ultimate Ears BOOM 3

Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.

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Xiaomi Sound Party

Xiaomi Sound Party

  • About 1,200 g.
  • 5,200 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.4 connection.
  • About 26 hours per charge.
  • PD charging.
KSh 15,780In 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 Xiaomi Sound Party if you want longer rated battery life (26 hours per charge). Choose the Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 if you want a lighter build (608 g) and a longer range (up to 45 m).

Weight

Xiaomi Sound Party
About 1,200 g
Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
608 g

Battery life

Xiaomi Sound Party
About 26 hours per charge
Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Up to 15 hours per charge

Connections

Xiaomi Sound Party
Bluetooth 5.4
Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Bluetooth wireless audio

Audio

Xiaomi Sound Party
Harman AudioEFX
Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
360° sound

Controls

Xiaomi Sound Party
Power/light, volume, playback, Bass Boost, Bluetooth and Connect buttons
Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Power

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xiaomi Sound Party

  • Rated for up to 26 hours per charge (vs 15).

Ultimate Ears BOOM 3

  • Lighter: 608 g (vs about 1.2 kg).
  • Longer range: up to 45 m (vs 25 m).

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PriorityXiaomi Sound PartyUltimate Ears BOOM 3
PortabilityAbout 1,200 g608 g
WeightAbout 1.2 kg608 g
Battery capacity5,200 mAh batteryRechargeable lithium-ion
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth wireless audio
Battery lifeAbout 26 hours per chargeUp to 15 hours per charge
SoftwareNo companion appBOOM & MEGABOOM by Ultimate Ears for iOS and Android

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Sound PartyUltimate Ears BOOM 3
BrandXiaomiUltimate Ears
Model65366BOOM 3 — Night Black: 984-001360; Ultraviolet Purple: 984-001363; Sunset Red: 984-001364
TypePortable Bluetooth SpeakerPortable Bluetooth Speaker
ColorBlack with orange accentsNight Black; Ultraviolet Purple; Sunset Red
Announced—August 2018

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Sound PartyUltimate Ears BOOM 3
Dimensions255 × 92 × 92mm184 mm high × 73 mm diameter
WeightApproximately 1200g608 g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Sound PartyUltimate Ears BOOM 3
Battery7.3V, 5200mAhRechargeable lithium-ion

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Sound PartyUltimate Ears BOOM 3
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth wireless audio
Bluetooth RangeUp to 25m under suitable conditionsUp to 45 m
Bluetooth Profiles / CodecsSBCA2DP
Wi-FiNo networking support—
Wired InputsNo wired audio input—
USBUSB-C charging; reverse charging up to 15W at 5V/3A—
Multi-Speaker / Stereo PairingTWS with two matching units; Party Connect up to 100—
App SupportNot supported — cannot be controlled through an appBOOM & MEGABOOM by Ultimate Ears for iOS and Android

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Sound PartyUltimate Ears BOOM 3
Voice AssistantNo Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa voice control—
LightshowOptional 3D colourful rhythmic lighting—
Party FeaturesParty Connect and TWS—
Special FeaturesNFC pairing with supported Android 8.1+ phones in BT input; hands-free calls; operation 0°C to 40°CFloats; Magic Button playback control; pairing memory for up to eight source devices

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Sound PartyUltimate Ears BOOM 3
Speaker ConfigurationOne woofer and one tweeterSingle portable speaker with 360° sound
Drivers35W woofer; 15W tweeterTwo 2-inch drivers; two 2-inch × 4-inch passive radiators
Frequency Response60Hz to 20kHz90 Hz–20 kHz
Total Power Output50W rated—
Signal-to-Noise Ratio≥80dB—
Audio ChannelsSingle speaker; left/right stereo using two matching units—
Sound Modes / EQBass Boost; Harman AudioEFX tuningFour presets and customizable equalizer in the app
Audio FeaturesHarman AudioEFX360° sound; passive-radiator bass system
Maximum SPL—90 dBC

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Sound PartyUltimate Ears BOOM 3
Power SourceBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ion batteryRechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery LifeApproximately 26h at 50% volume; lights and Bass Boost offUp to 15 hours
Charging TimeApproximately 4h with 12V/2A charger—
Fast ChargingPD charging; 5V/3A, 9V/2A and 12V/2A input—
Charging PortUSB-CMicro-USB; optional POWER UP charging dock sold separately

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Sound PartyUltimate Ears BOOM 3
ControlsPower/light, volume, playback, Bass Boost, Bluetooth and Connect buttonsPower; Bluetooth pairing; volume; Magic Button for play/pause and track skip
Water & Dust ResistanceIP67; keep charging connection dryIP67; water and dust resistant; floats
Placement / MountingPortable placement; hidden carrying handleUpright portable speaker
Materials—Two-tone performance fabric covering

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Sound PartyUltimate Ears BOOM 3
Speaker / SoundbarOne Xiaomi Sound PartyBOOM 3 speaker
Power CableCharging cableMicro-USB charging cable
DocumentationUser manualQuick start guide
Subwoofer—No separate subwoofer
Remote Control—No remote control
Audio / HDMI Cable—No audio or HDMI cable
Mounting Accessories—No mounting accessories
Other Accessories—Power adapter not included

Similarities

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

In summary

Choose Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 for a lighter build and a longer range; Xiaomi Sound Party offers longer rated battery life.

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