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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£240
  • Avg. price in US: ~$250
  • Audio output power: 10.00 W
  • Battery life: 20 hours
  • IP rating: IP67
  • Bluetooth version: 5.1
  • Weight: 960 g

Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM 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.

8.0

Overall score

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 components:

80.0%

7.8

Technical Score

20.0%

9.1

User score

Excellent
7.8

Technical Score

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 components:

32.0%

6.9

Audio

20.0%

7.4

Battery

18.0%

9.5

Durability

16.0%

7.3

Connectivity

8.0%

9.2

Controls

3.0%

8.8

Design

3.0%

6.7

Smart features

Very good
9.1

User score

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 components:

70.0%

8.7

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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Exceptional
  • 9.8
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    9.7

    IP rating

    20.0%

    9.2

    Weight

    15.0%

    10

    Battery life

  • 6.2
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.9

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    10

    Battery life

    15.0%

    9.2

    Weight

    15.0%

    10

    Party mode

  • 5.8
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    ?

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    1.9

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    9.2

    Weight

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Verdict

The Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM is a rugged, highly portable Bluetooth 5.3 speaker featuring a 360-degree acoustic design driven by two 2.2-inch full-range transducers and two 3.4 x 1.9-inch passive radiators, delivering a maximum sound level of up to 91 dBC with its specialized Outdoor Boost mode. Its primary advantages include an IP67 dustproof, waterproof, and floatable construction, one-touch NFC pairing, a long-lasting battery life of up to 20 hours via USB-C, an impressive 55-meter (180-foot) wireless range, and extensive multi-speaker connectivity through the PartyUp app feature. However, it lacks a built-in power bank to charge external devices, does not support Bluetooth multi-device multipoint connectivity, and has been critiqued by some reviewers for a slightly veiled treble response and a high price point that offers minimal audio upgrades over the more affordable Megaboom series.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM

Technical Score

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 components:

32.0%

6.9

Audio

20.0%

7.4

Battery

18.0%

9.5

Durability

16.0%

7.3

Connectivity

8.0%

9.2

Controls

3.0%

8.8

Design

3.0%

6.7

Smart features

7.8
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has a technical score of 7.77 points, which is higher than 94.5% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

8.7

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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4.3
(152)
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4.4
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United States
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4.4
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4.4
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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

9.1
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has a user score of 9.09 points, which is higher than 78.7% of products in this category.
Popularity
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.
10
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 66.6% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

8.0

Overall score

40.0%

9.3

Price

8.4
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.4 points, which is higher than 91.5% of products in this category.
Audio output power
What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 W

10.00 W
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has an audio output power of 10.00 W which is lower than that of 66.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 10.00 W.
Driver unit size
What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 50 mm

56.00 mm
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has a driver unit size of 56.00 mm which is larger than that of 63.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 56.00 mm.
Number of drivers
What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 2

4
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has 4 drivers, which is more than 81.7% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.9% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 4.
Frequency response tolerance
What it is: The allowed deviation around the stated frequency response curve.
When it matters: When a flatter and more accurate frequency response matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 3 dB

3.00 dB
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has a frequency response tolerance of 3.00 dB which is lower than that of 23.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 69.2% of portable speakers.
Frequency-response tolerance: ±3.00 dB.
Lowest frequency
What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <= 60 Hz

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Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive audio over Bluetooth.
When it matters: When wireless playback from phones, tablets, or computers matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 5.0

5.1
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM supports Bluetooth version 5.1 which is newer than that of 70.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.8% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 5.1.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 10 m

55.00 m
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has a maximum Bluetooth range of 55.00 m which is longer than that of 98.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range: 55.00 m.
Bluetooth profiles supported
What it is: The Bluetooth operating profiles available for playback, control, or calls.
When it matters: When Bluetooth playback, control, and call compatibility depend on specific profiles.

Importance: LOW

A2DP
Bluetooth LE Audio
What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports the low-energy Bluetooth audio standard.
When it matters: When newer low-power Bluetooth audio features matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

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Battery life
What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 h

20 hours
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has a battery life of 20 hours which is longer than that of 80.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 5000 mAh

3,130 mAh
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has a battery capacity of 3,130 mAh which is larger than that of 63.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Charging time
What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 4 h

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Maximum charging input power
What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 20 W

5 W
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has a maximum charging input power of 5 W which is lower than that of 58.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 38.5% of portable speakers.
Built-in rechargeable battery
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: IP67+

IP67
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has an IP rating of IP67 which provides better ingress protection than 80% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 19.1% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM is dust resistant. 48.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 1 m

1 m
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m which is deeper than that of 52.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 47.4% of portable speakers.
Drop resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the housing is designed to survive accidental drops.
When it matters: When the speaker may be bumped or suffer an accidental fall during outdoor or travel use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM resists accidental impacts. 67.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
What it is: The physical area of the speaker where its controls are located.
When it matters: When you want controls that are easy to reach in the speaker intended placement.

Importance: LOW

top; front
Touchscreen
What it is: Indicates whether a touch-sensitive screen is integrated.
When it matters: When direct visual control is more convenient than buttons or an app.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
The speaker does not have an integrated touchscreen.
Smartphone app control
What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated remote control is supplied or supported.
When it matters: When you want to control playback from across the room.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No dedicated remote control is documented.
Fast pairing
What it is: Shows whether setup with compatible devices can be completed more quickly.
When it matters: When quick setup with compatible devices matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM supports fast pairing. 77.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports documented one-tap or quick device pairing.
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Weight
What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 1000 g

960 g
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM weighs 960 g which is heavier than that of 54.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Height
What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 20 cm

20.5 cm
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has a height of 20.5 cm which is taller than that of 78.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Width
What it is: The side-to-side external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit a narrow shelf, bag, or tabletop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 25 cm

8.5 cm
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has a width of 8.5 cm which is narrower than that of 84.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% of portable speakers.
Depth
What it is: The front-to-back depth of the speaker housing.
When it matters: When the speaker should take up less front-to-back space.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 10 cm

11 cm
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has a depth of 11 cm which is deeper than that of 64.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Carry options
What it is: The available ways to carry, hang, or attach the speaker.
When it matters: When a handle, strap, or attachment point changes how you carry the speaker.

Importance: LOW

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Companion app name
What it is: The official app used to control settings and functions of the speaker.
When it matters: When app compatibility and the available control features depend on the official app.

Importance: LOW

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Firmware updates
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive firmware revisions after purchase.
When it matters: When post-purchase fixes and feature improvements matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
What it is: The path used to install firmware updates on the speaker.
When it matters: When the convenience and reliability of installing updates matters.

Importance: LOW

OTA; App
Voice assistant support
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can work with supported voice assistants.
When it matters: When hands-free control through a compatible assistant matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No direct supported voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
What it is: Shows whether Spotify can stream directly to the speaker over the network.
When it matters: When Spotify should stream directly without keeping phone audio active.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM vs the average portable speaker

  • Better ingress protection
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP67 vs IPX5).
    What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
    When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: IP67+

    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP67 vs IPX5).IP67 vs IPX5
  • 45 m longer Bluetooth range
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (55 m vs 10 m).
    Maximum Bluetooth range: 55.00 m.
    What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
    When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 10 m

    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (55 m vs 10 m).55.00 m vs 10 m
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
    When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 1 m

    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).1 m vs 0 m
  • 8 hours longer battery life
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (20 hours vs 12 hours).
    What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
    When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 20 h

    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (20 hours vs 12 hours).20 hours vs 12 hours
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    Acoustic drivers: 4.
    What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
    When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 2

    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).4 vs 2
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
    What it is: Indicates whether sound is spread evenly in all directions.
    When it matters: When even sound coverage around the speaker matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    Simultaneous Bluetooth devices: 2.
    What it is: The number of source devices that can stay connected at the same time.
    When it matters: When switching between several connected source devices matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 2

    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).2 vs 1
  • 5 more adjustable EQ bands
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (5 vs 0).
    5 app eq bands.
    What it is: The number of adjustable equalizer frequency bands available in the app.
    When it matters: When fine-grained sound adjustment in the companion app matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 5 bands

    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (5 vs 0).5 vs 0
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • 6 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (86 dB vs 80 dB).
  • 6 mm larger main driver
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (56 mm vs 50.00 mm).
  • 45 m longer Bluetooth range
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (55 m vs 10 m).
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
  • 0.1 Bluetooth levels newer
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has a newer Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (5.1 vs 5.0).
  • 8 hours longer battery life
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (20 hours vs 12 hours).
  • 530 mAh more battery capacity
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (3,130 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • Better ingress protection
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP67 vs IPX5).
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
  • Resists accidental impacts
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
  • Floats in water
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM floats in water, while the average portable speaker does not float in water.
  • 5 more adjustable EQ bands
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (5 vs 0).
  • 4 more EQ presets
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (4 vs 0).
  • Has an equalizer
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • Supports fast pairing
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Supports party mode
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • Has a programmable button
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has a programmable button, while the average portable speaker does not have a programmable button.
  • Includes a travel bag
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 9.6 cm narrower
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM is narrower than the average portable speaker (8.5 cm vs 18.1 cm).
  • Supports firmware updates
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
  • 5 newer
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM was released more recently than the average portable speaker (2024 vs 2019).
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
  • 10 W less audio output power
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (10 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 10.00 W.
  • 1 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (91 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
    Sound pressure level: 91.00 dB.
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
  • 8.1 cm taller
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM is taller than the average portable speaker (20.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).
  • 2.7 cm deeper
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM is deeper than the average portable speaker (11 cm vs 8.3 cm).
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
    What it is: The number of microphones built into the speaker.
    When it matters: When voice pickup, calls, or beamforming performance matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 1

    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).0 vs 1
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
    What it is: Indicates whether a standard 3.5 mm analog audio socket is present.
    When it matters: When you need a reliable wired analog audio connection.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
    What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
    When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 20 W

    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).5 W vs 10 W
  • 10 W less audio output power
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (10 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 10.00 W.
    What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
    When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 20 W

    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (10 W vs 20.00 W).10.00 W vs 20.00 W
  • 8.1 cm taller
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM is taller than the average portable speaker (20.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
    When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= 20 cm

    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM is taller than the average portable speaker (20.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).20.5 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 2.67x more expensive
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£240 vs £90).
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£240 vs £90).£240 vs £90
  • 1 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (91 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
    Sound pressure level: 91.00 dB.
    What it is: The maximum acoustic loudness the speaker can produce.
    When it matters: When the speaker must play loudly in a large or outdoor space.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 90 dB SPL

    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (91 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).91.00 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL
  • 2.7 cm deeper
    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM is deeper than the average portable speaker (11 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    What it is: The front-to-back depth of the speaker housing.
    When it matters: When the speaker should take up less front-to-back space.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= 10 cm

    Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM is deeper than the average portable speaker (11 cm vs 8.3 cm).11 cm vs 8.3 cm

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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM?

  • Excellent durability featuring a robust, drop-proof, and IP67 waterproof design that happily floats on water.
  • Long-lasting battery life delivering up to 20 hours of playback on a single charge.
  • Compact and highly portable form factor that includes a handy carabiner for traveling.
  • User-friendly physical controls alongside a customizable graphic EQ available via the companion app.
  • Effective 'Outdoor Boost' mode that significantly helps the sound travel further in open spaces.

What customers dislike about Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM?

  • Lacks a deep, low-end bass punch ('oomph') compared to some similarly priced competitors.
  • Mid-range frequencies can occasionally sound slightly murky or muddled during complex audio tracks.
  • Does not include a power bank feature to recharge external devices like a smartphone.
  • Relatively high retail price point when compared to closely related models like the Megaboom.
  • Slight audio-to-video latency/lag when watching movies or videos, particularly on Android devices.

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