Short answer: the LG Xboom Grab. It ranks #106 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality (rated 3.0/5) at $104.99 and is still sold new; the Ultimate Ears Roll 2 ranks #164 (rated 2.2/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Ultimate Ears Roll 2’s replacement, the Ultimate Ears Miniroll, is still sold new.
The LG Xboom Grab is the better-sounding, longer-running option. A rugged waterproof speaker with elastic mounting straps, a long 20 hour battery, multipoint pairing and app room calibration. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 9 for the Ultimate Ears Roll 2. It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. The catch: Bass extension not as deep as the top speakers.
The Ultimate Ears Roll 2 is the lighter pick. A thin, flat waterproof speaker with a bungee cord for hanging from a hook or door handle, now discontinued. At 0.7 lbs (330 g) it weighs much less than the LG Xboom Grab at 1.5 lbs (680 g). It keeps a wired aux input, which the LG Xboom Grab lacks. The tradeoff: Barely any bass, rolled off treble off axis.
Buy the LG Xboom Grab. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Ultimate Ears Roll 2 is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| LG Xboom Grab | Ultimate Ears Roll 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $104.99 | $100 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #106 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #164 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (UE Roll app) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 75Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 9 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (5-band via UE ROLL app) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (680 g) | 0.7 lbs (330 g) |
| Wi-Fi | No | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 4.0 |
| Drivers | 1x 80x45mm racetrack woofer, 1x 16mm tweeter | 1x 2” full-range + 2x 0.75” tweeters |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 10W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Dimensions | 8.3” x 2.8” x 2.8” (211.0 x 71.6 x 70.0 mm) | 5.9” x 5.3” x 1.6” (149.5 x 135 x 40 mm) |
| Strap | Yes (mounting straps) | - |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
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