Pro:
- waterproof
- sound 360°
- sound quality and volume
- form factor and build quality
- price
- battery life at half volume
Con:
- battery life at full volume
- no rewind button
- battery status indicator does not appear on phone
Let me start off by saying I had ordered the original WONDERBOOM because it was cheaper and within 48 hours it completely failed. Dead. So I paid $10 and exchanged it for the newer WONDERBOOM 2. I really wanted to like the first one. It completely crapped out, which I attributed to it being a year old and never opened. The battery must have degraded from disuse.
Now about the WONDERBOOM 2. The sound quality is good-great, but does fall short of some of the JBL products. The sound is truly 360° which is great for outdoor use. Speaking of outdoors, the little tree button on the bottom does make a noticeable difference in the sound when pressed. The form factor is excellent, especially with the elastic loop for the attachment of a clip or carabiner. One might even describe the build quality as WONDERful. My only real complaint is regarding the battery life. Sure, it could go 13 hours at half volume, but if you hit that outdoor button and crank the volume to full blast, you’re looking at something closer to 2.5-3 hours of playback. Other smaller complaints are that there is no rewind button/function (you can skip tracks by double clicking the center button) and there’s no battery life indication that can be viewed on your connected device (in my case, an iPhone 8 plus). The only indication of battery status is the number of “bloop” sounds heard after pressing the + and - buttons simultaneously. Overall it is a great (not excellent speaker) and for the money I would highly recommend looking at the Oontz Angle 3 Raindance (I probably butchered the name).
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From the manufacturer
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Say Hello to WONDERBOOM 2
Meet the ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker with surprisingly bigger sound that’s crisp and bassy. Now with all-new OUTDOOR BOOST.
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Surprisingly Bigger Sound with OUTDOOR BOOST.
Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2 rocks a surprisingly bigger, bassy-er 360 degree sound — anywhere. OUTDOOR BOOST instantly boosts loudness and clarity with audio specially tuned for outdoor listening.
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13 Hours of Boom
Powering 13 whopping hours* of killer sound, the battery lasts through day trips, beach detours, and biking adventures.
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Crazy Waterproof, Dustproof & It Floats
IP67 means WONDERBOOM 2 can be submerged in up to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes and is protected against entry of dust. Use it in the pool, at the beach or as your shower speaker without a worry.
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DOUBLE UP, Now in True Stereo
Pair two WONDERBOOM 2 speakers to simply party louder or enjoy a true wireless stereo experience. You can also connect with WONDERBOOM to double the sound.
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Super Portable & Rugged
Sporting a convenient loop, dirt resistant and drop-proof*— it’s ready for bikes, backpacks, and big adventures.
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Easy Play / Pause / Skip
Control your music right from the speaker, without having to reach for your phone. Easily play, pause and skip tracks directly on the speaker through a single button.
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Athleisure Inspired Design
The WONDERBOOM 2 sports a new 2-tone knit fabric that’s action-ready. Big sound, sharp look — it’s not just a speaker. It’s a statement.
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More Boom + BOOST
WONDERBOOM 2 rocks a surprisingly bigger sound — and then some with OUTDOOR BOOST.
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Way More Bass
We pumped up the bass, way up. WONDERBOOM 2 adds more intense sound to your adventures.
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+30% Battery Life
With an epic 13 hours of battery life (up from 10), WONDERBOOM 2 has the power to rage ‘till dawn.
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Water + Dustproof
WONDERBOOM 2 is not only waterproof, now it’s dustproof, too. What’s more? It also floats!
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True Wireless Stereo
Pair two WONDERBOOM 2 speakers to simply party louder or enjoy a true wireless stereo experience.
What's New? WONDERBOOM vs WONDERBOOM 2
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More Boom + BOOST
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Way More Bass
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+30% Battery Life
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Water + Dustproof
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True Wireless Stereo
Compare Speakers
WONDERBOOM 2 |
BOOM 3 |
MEGABOOM 3 |
BLAST |
MEGABLAST |
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Ultimate Controls
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OUTDOOR BOOST | One Touch to Music | One Touch to Music | Alexa Voice Control | Alexa Voice Control |
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Connectivity & Range
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Bluetooth 100 ft | Bluetooth 150 ft | Bluetooth 150 ft | WiFi+Bluetooth 150ft | WiFi+Bluetooth 150ft |
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360° Sound
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Surprisingly Big | Bold + Deep Bass | Powerful + Huge Bass | Bold + Immersive | Most Loud/Powerful |
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Water/Drop Proof
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✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Battery Life
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Up to 13 hrs | Up to 15 hrs | Up to 20 hrs | Up to 12 Hrs | Up to 16 hrs |
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Pair Speakers
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2 WONDERBOOMs | 150+BOOM/ MEGABOOMs | 150+BOOM/ MEGABOOMs | 8 BLAST/ MEGABLASTs | 8 BLAST/ MEGABLASTs |
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Updates via App
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✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2019
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Great Sound with Outdoor Mode & L & R Stereo Mode 👍
By Sean on August 22, 2019
Great sounding speakers. 😎👍Clear crisp with full bass. The originals are great the 2nd version is like an update with L & R stereo mode and outdoor mode. As for sound quality it is hard to tell a difference from the originals. Love these speakers. 🔊🎶
By Sean on August 22, 2019
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Ticks All the Boxes
By Daniel C on November 24, 2019
I bought this after someone I met on a boat trip had the original wonderboom. The wonderboom 2 has all the great features as the original but with improvements. It delivers good quality sound in a small package. I take it with me on trips, use it while doing yard work, and any other time where I need portable music. One feature that sold me on it is that it floats. You can take it tubing or throw it to someone in the water and not worry about losing it. Also It pairs to devices easily and has good battery life. I did quite a bit of research before I purchased this speaker and it might not be the “best” in all categories but it is arguably one of the best speakers in terms of value.
By Daniel C on November 24, 2019
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Ok, so I am a big UE fan. I owned the original Boom and loved it. Sold it and bought two Megaboom speakers to pump the party. Heading to Mexico and wanted a smaller speaker and saw the Wonderboom 2, I didn’t even know this smaller UE speaker existed. The Red was in sale for $99 so I thought I’d give it a try. My first impression was this speaker is very cool, had decent bass but “too tinny” for my liking. But then I decided to give it a fair listen while working out to my fave deep house tracks. I LOVE IT! I realized that I was comparing the sound to that on my Megaboom which is a little muddy and high lacking. Waterproof, drop proof, dust proof, floats, outdoor boost and 13 hour battery life...buy this speaker now!
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My first one came in broken, had a hole or crack in it but the second one came in good. Speakers are really loud which is great, i even had the chance to connect both. Veryyy loud although not enough bass. Overall good, wish my first one wasn’t broken :/Reviewed in Canada on October 18, 2019
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