Short answer: the Bose SoundLink Home. It ranks #69 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.4/5, at $179; the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 ranks #171, rated 2.1/5, and costs $200, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The Bose SoundLink Home is the better-sounding option. A stylish aluminum home speaker with a built in stand, USB-C wired audio input and a speakerphone mic. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 lacks. The catch: Single full-range driver produces mono sound with limited soundstage width, and it lacks true deep sub-bass rumble.
The Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 is the longer-running, tougher pick. A tough waterproof speaker that floats, with USB-C charging, a long battery and PartyUp linking. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 9 for the Bose SoundLink Home. It is rated IP67, while the Bose SoundLink Home has no water resistance. It links with other speakers (PartyUp up to 50 speakers), which the Bose SoundLink Home cannot. The tradeoff: A lot of distortion at higher volumes.
Buy the Bose SoundLink Home. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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A stylish aluminum home speaker with a built in stand, USB-C wired audio input and a speakerphone mic.
A tough waterproof speaker that floats, with USB-C charging, a long battery and PartyUp linking.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose SoundLink Home | Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.00 | $200 |
| Ranked | #69 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #171 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | 9 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C audio) | No |
| Dimensions | 8.5” x 4.4” x 2.3” (216 x 112 x 58 mm) | 3.4” x 3.4” x 8.9” (87 x 87 x 225 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x full-range transducer with dual passive radiators | 2x 50x50mm full-range + 2x 55x86mm passive radiators |
| EQ | No | Yes (via app) |
| IP Rating | None | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Strap | No | Yes (built-in loop) |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2 lbs (890 g) | 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 91dB (Manufacturer specified) |
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