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Logitech Ue Boombox Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£220Audio output power:?Battery life:11 hoursIP rating:IPX4Bluetooth version:3.0Weight:1980 g

Logitech Ue Boombox Review: Compare 130 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Speakers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.
Score distribution
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Score components

80%

6.7

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better than 50% of portable speakers
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

â–¼Worse than 60%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

32%

8.3

Audio

20%

6.1

Battery

18%

5.8

Durability

16%

6.1

Connectivity

8%

5.9

Controls

3%

6.9

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

â–²Better than 59%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £220
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Logitech Ue Boombox

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

32%

8.3

Audio

20%

6.1

Battery

18%

5.8

Durability

16%

6.1

Connectivity

8%

5.9

Controls

3%

6.9

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

6.7
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Logitech Ue Boombox has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 59.2% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

7.5
Audio output power
?
Driver unit size
?
Number of drivers
8
This portable speaker has 8 drivers, which is more than 99.4% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 0.5% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
55 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 55 Hz which is lower than that of 55.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.2% of portable speakers.
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 3 which is older than that of 85.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.5% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
34 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 34 m which is longer than that of 96% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
A2DP; AVRCP
Bluetooth LE Audio
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
11 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 11 hours which is shorter than that of 52.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.6% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
2,150 mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 2,150 mAh which is smaller than that of 63.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Charging time
?
Maximum charging input power
24 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 24 W which is higher than that of 86.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.2% of portable speakers.
Built-in rechargeable battery
yes
This portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
IPX4
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX4 which provides worse ingress protection than 77.7% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 21% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
?
Waterproof depth rating
Not waterproof m
This portable speaker is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of portable speakers have a native waterproof depth rating.
Drop resistance
no
This portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating. 32.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
top; side
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
yes
This portable speaker supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
no
This portable speaker does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
1980 g
This portable speaker weighs 1980 g which is heavier than that of 71.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Height
16.4 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 16.4 cm which is taller than that of 63.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Width
38.6 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 38.6 cm which is wider than that of 91.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Depth
7.9 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 7.9 cm which is shallower than that of 54.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% of portable speakers.
Carry options
handle
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Companion app name
?
Firmware updates
no
This portable speaker does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Firmware update method
USB
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Logitech Ue Boombox vs the average portable speaker

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  • 24 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (34 m vs 10 m).
    34 m vs 10 m
  • 2 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (3 vs 1).
    3 vs 1
  • 6 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (8 vs 2).
    8 vs 2
  • 10 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (102 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    102 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • 5 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (5 vs 0).
    5 vs 0
  • 4 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (4 vs 0).
    4 vs 0
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • 6 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (8 vs 2).
    8 vs 2
  • 10 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (102 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    102 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • 5 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (85 dB vs 80 dB).
    85 dB vs 80 dB
  • 5 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (55 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    55 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 24 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (34 m vs 10 m).
    34 m vs 10 m
  • 2 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (3 vs 1).
    3 vs 1
  • 14 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (24 W vs 10 W).
    24 W vs 10 W
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Is UV resistant
    This portable speaker is UV resistant, while the average portable speaker is not rated as UV resistant.
  • 5 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (5 vs 0).
    5 vs 0
  • 4 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (4 vs 0).
    4 vs 0
  • 2 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (3 vs 5).
    3 vs 5
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    This portable speaker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This portable speaker has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 450 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2,150 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    2,150 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 1,180 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (1980 g vs 800 g).
    1,980 g vs 800 g
  • 4.21x less popular
    Logitech Ue Boombox is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 2.44x more expensive
    Logitech Ue Boombox is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£220 vs £90).
    £220 vs £90
  • 25 mm smaller built-in subwoofer
    This portable speaker has a smaller built-in subwoofer than the average portable speaker (76 mm vs 101 mm).
    76 mm vs 101 mm
  • 2 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (3 vs 5).
    3 vs 5
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This portable speaker has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    This portable speaker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • 450 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2,150 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    2,150 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 1 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (11 hours vs 12 hours).
    11 hours vs 12 hours
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    This portable speaker does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • 1,180 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (1980 g vs 800 g).
    1,980 g vs 800 g
  • 20.5 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (38.6 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    38.6 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 4 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (16.4 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    16.4 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 7 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2012 vs 2019).
    2012 vs 2019

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Logitech Ue Boombox

  • Powerful, punchy sound with deep and resonant bass performance
  • Stylish and attractive industrial design featuring an aluminum handle and grille
  • Easy and reliable Bluetooth pairing with the ability to connect up to three devices at once
  • Maintains clear, undistorted audio output even at higher volume levels
  • Solid and durable build quality featuring a supportive rubber base

What customers don't like about Logitech Ue Boombox

  • Relatively short battery life, averaging only around 5 to 6 hours of playback
  • Heavy and bulky frame makes it less convenient to transport than other portable speakers
  • Lacks basic modern features such as a battery level indicator or a built-in microphone for speakerphone calls
  • Bass can feel overpowering when used indoors, occasionally masking mid and high frequencies
  • High initial retail price compared to similar wireless speaker options

Verdict

The Logitech UE Boombox is a high-end portable Bluetooth 3.0 speaker featuring a sleek aluminum grille, an integrated top handle, and an impressive eight-driver array comprised of two 0.5-inch tweeters, two 3-inch woofers, and four 2.63-inch passive radiators. This setup delivers a powerful sound profile with resonant bass and clear highs, offering multipoint connectivity for up to three devices simultaneously, a 50-foot wireless range, a 3.5mm auxiliary input, and an internal rechargeable battery providing around 6 hours of playback. Main advantages include its robust and premium die-cast construction, exceptionally loud audio output without distortion, and seamless device switching, while its primary drawbacks are its heavier 4.4-pound frame, an awkward carrying handle with tight hand clearance, and the lack of a built-in microphone or modern audio codecs like aptX.

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