Short answer: the Huawei Sound Joy 2, if you are buying new. The Huawei Sound Joy ranks higher than the Ultimate Ears Boom 3 (#40 vs #113 of 177 medium speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the Huawei Sound Joy 2, is rated 3.5/5 at $154.73 and is still sold new.
Why pick the Ultimate Ears Boom 3: A rugged waterproof speaker that floats, with a fabric shell, a stable Bluetooth connection and PartyUp linking for many speakers. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Huawei Sound Joy. Watch for: Not stereo, barely any bass, recessed treble.
The Huawei Sound Joy is the better-sounding, deeper-bass option. A waterproof speaker with a separate tweeter, long battery life and good loudness, with a Devialet mode for its best sound. Its bass reaches about 56Hz before falling 10dB, against 91Hz for the Ultimate Ears Boom 3. It is rated for 26 hours of battery against 15 for the Ultimate Ears Boom 3. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Ultimate Ears Boom 3 lacks. The tradeoff: Boosted treble, not quite as deep of bass as a JBL Charge 5.
Buy the Huawei Sound Joy 2, the replacement for the discontinued Huawei Sound Joy; it is rated higher for sound quality than the Ultimate Ears Boom 3.
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A rugged waterproof speaker that floats, with a fabric shell, a stable Bluetooth connection and PartyUp linking for many speakers.
A waterproof speaker with a separate tweeter, long battery life and good loudness, with a Devialet mode for its best sound.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Ultimate Ears Boom 3 | Huawei Sound Joy | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $132.99 | $180 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #113 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #40 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 91Hz | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers) | - |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C (5V/2A, 9V/2A, 10V/4A) |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (608 g) | 1.5 lbs (680 g) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 7.2” x 2.9” (184 x 73 mm) | 8” x 2.9” (202 x 73 mm) (height x width) |
| Drivers | 2x 2” active drivers + 2x 2” x 4” passive radiators | 1x 50x75mm racetrack woofer (20W) + 1x 19mm silk dome tweeter + 2x passive radiators |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (via app) | Yes (with G-sensor orientation switching) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes (3 microphones) |
| Maximum SPL | 87dB (Manufacturer specified) | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| App | Yes (Ultimate Ears BOOM & MEGABOOM app) | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | - |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Amplifier Power | - | 30W total (20W + 10W) |
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