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Ultimate Ears MINIROLL Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Audio output power:?Battery life:12 hoursIP rating:IP67Bluetooth version:5.3Weight:277 g

Ultimate Ears MINIROLL 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.

Ultimate Ears MINIROLL
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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%

6.8

Technical score

20%

8.8

User score

â–²Better than 77% of portable speakers
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 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%

7.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 82%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 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%

5.9

Audio

20%

5.9

Battery

18%

9.4

Durability

16%

7.0

Connectivity

8%

5.2

Controls

3%

9.5

Design

3%

6.3

Smart features

â–²Better than 63%
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 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%

9.2

User ratings

30%

8.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 84%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Ultimate Ears MINIROLL

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 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%

5.9

Audio

20%

5.9

Battery

18%

9.4

Durability

16%

7.0

Connectivity

8%

5.2

Controls

3%

9.5

Design

3%

6.3

Smart features

6.8
User score
User score
8.8/ 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%

9.2

User ratings

30%

8.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.8
Popularity
Popularity
8.1/ 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:
Ultimate Ears MINIROLL has a popularity score of 8.1 points, which is higher than 78.2% of products in this category.
8.1
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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%

7.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.0
Audio output power
?
Driver unit size
45 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 45 mm which is smaller than that of 60.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 8.6% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
1
This portable speaker has 1 drivers, which is fewer than 75.6% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 24.4% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
86 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 86 Hz which is higher than that of 78.8% 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
5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 5.3 which is newer than that of 78.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.6% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
40 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 40 m which is longer than that of 96.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
A2DP; HFP; HSP
Bluetooth LE Audio
?
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Battery life
12 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 12 hours which is longer than that of 47.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 15.7% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
1,200 mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 1,200 mAh which is smaller than that of 81.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.6% of portable speakers.
Charging time
2 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 2 hours which is shorter than that of 72.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 22.6% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
10 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 10 W which is higher than that of 44.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 26.1% 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
IP67
This portable speaker 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
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
yes
This portable speaker is dust resistant. 48.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
1 m
This portable speaker 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
yes
This portable speaker resists accidental impacts. 67.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
side; front
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
no
This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control. 54% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
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
277 g
This portable speaker weighs 277 g which is lighter than that of 82.8% of portable speakers.
Height
4.81 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 4.81 cm which is shorter than that of 93.5% of portable speakers.
Width
10.5 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 10.5 cm which is narrower than that of 72.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.1% of portable speakers.
Depth
4.815 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 4.815 cm which is shallower than that of 84.5% of portable speakers.
Carry options
strap
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Companion app name
Ultimate Ears BOOM
Firmware updates
?
Firmware update method
?
Voice assistant support
yes
This portable speaker supports voice assistants. 73.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Ultimate Ears MINIROLL vs the average portable speaker

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  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP67 vs IPX5).
    IP67 vs IPX5
  • 30 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (40 m vs 10 m).
    40 m vs 10 m
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    This portable speaker has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    1 m vs 0 m
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • Resists accidental impacts
    This portable speaker resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
  • Supports Auracast
    This portable speaker supports Auracast, while the average portable speaker does not support Auracast.
  • Supports party mode
    This portable speaker supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
  • 10.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 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.
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    the average portable speaker
    Ultimate Ears MINIROLL has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (8.82 vs 8).
    8.82 vs 8
  • 6.3% better value for money
    Ultimate Ears MINIROLL offers better value for money than the average portable speaker (8.02 vs 7.5).
    8.02 vs 7.55
  • 30 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (40 m vs 10 m).
    40 m vs 10 m
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Supports Auracast
    This portable speaker supports Auracast, while the average portable speaker does not support Auracast.
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    This portable speaker has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
    Has a physical USB-C port.
  • 0.3 Bluetooth levels newer
    This portable speaker has a newer Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (5.3 vs 5).
    5.3 vs 5
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP67 vs IPX5).
    IP67 vs IPX5
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    This portable speaker has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    1 m vs 0 m
  • Resists accidental impacts
    This portable speaker resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
  • Supports party mode
    This portable speaker supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
  • 523 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (277 g vs 800 g).
    277 g vs 800 g
  • 7.59 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (4.8 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    4.81 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 3.49 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (4.8 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    4.815 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 7.6 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (10.5 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    10.5 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • Supports voice assistants
    This portable speaker supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
  • 5 newer
    This portable speaker was released more recently than the average portable speaker (2024 vs 2019).
    2024 vs 2019
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • 1,400 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 6 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (86 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    86 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 26 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (86 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    86 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    This portable speaker 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.
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 5 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (45 mm vs 50 mm).
    45 mm vs 50 mm
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 6 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (86 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    86 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 26 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (86 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    86 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 5 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (45 mm vs 50 mm).
    45 mm vs 50 mm
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    This portable speaker 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.
  • 1,400 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Ultimate Ears MINIROLL

  • Extremely compact and lightweight design that fits easily into a pocket or palm
  • Sturdy and durable build quality with an IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating
  • Handy, elastic silicone strap on the back for easy clipping to bags, bikes, or belts
  • Impressive maximum volume output and punchy, full-bodied sound for its tiny size
  • Great battery life, delivering up to 12 hours of playtime on a single charge
  • Standard USB-C charging port and excellent wireless range up to 40 metres
  • Attractive, modern aesthetics available in several unique, muted colour options

What customers don't like about Ultimate Ears MINIROLL

  • Audio tends to distort, lose definition, and strain when pushed above 80-90% volume
  • Lacks deep sub-bass frequencies and can sound muddy or thin on bass-heavy tracks
  • No companion app support and no customisable EQ settings to adjust the sound signature
  • Noticeable audio latency/delay when watching videos, causing lip-sync issues
  • PartyUp feature is limited and only pairs with other Minirolls, not older UE models
  • Does not float naturally in water like some other Ultimate Ears speakers
  • Lacks a built-in microphone, meaning it cannot be used as a speakerphone

Verdict

The Ultimate Ears MINIROLL is an ultra-portable, hockey-puck-shaped Bluetooth 5.3 mono speaker weighing 279g and measuring 122 x 105 x 48mm, featuring a single 45.6mm active driver paired with a 37.75 x 65mm passive radiator. Its main characteristics and pros include an integrated flexible rubber strap for easy attachment, a rugged IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating capable of surviving 1.2-meter drops, up to 12 hours of battery life, a 40-meter wireless range, and Auracast compatibility for multi-speaker pairing. However, notable cons include a lack of dedicated smartphone app support or customizable EQ settings, audio distortion or blowout at high volumes, a mono sound profile that does not float in water, and the exclusion of a USB-C charging cable from the box.

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