Short answer: the LG Xboom Bounce. It ranks #33 of 115 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $103.17; the Ultimate Ears Epicboom ranks #84, rated 2.9/5, and costs $228.59, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The case for the Ultimate Ears Epicboom: A rugged, floating waterproof speaker made mostly from recycled materials, with long Bluetooth range and USB-C charging. The catch: Not very deep bass for the size.
The LG Xboom Bounce is the better-sounding, longer-running choice. A tough, waterproof speaker that survives drops and extreme temperatures, with a long battery and multipoint pairing. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 17 for the Ultimate Ears Epicboom. At 2.9 lbs (1.32 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Ultimate Ears Epicboom at 4.3 lbs (1.97 kg). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Ultimate Ears Epicboom lacks. The catch: Bass extension not as deep as the top speakers.
Buy the LG Xboom Bounce. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Ultimate Ears Epicboom and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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A rugged, floating waterproof speaker made mostly from recycled materials, with long Bluetooth range and USB-C charging.
A tough, waterproof speaker that survives drops and extreme temperatures, with a long battery and multipoint pairing.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Ultimate Ears Epicboom | LG Xboom Bounce | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $228.59 | $103.17 |
| Ranked | #84 of 115 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #33 of 115 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~55Hz | 54Hz |
| Battery Life | 17 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 4.3 lbs (1.97 kg) | 2.9 lbs (1.32 kg) |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Drivers | 1x 120mm woofer, 2x 45mm tweeters | 63mm woofer + dual dome tweeters (Peerless) |
| Dimensions | 4.7” x 9.5” x 6.4” (119 x 241 x 162 mm) | 10.3” x 3.7” x 3.9” (261.6 x 94 x 99.1 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 10W RMS | 40W |
| Maximum SPL | 94dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | Yes (adjustable strap) |
| Wi-Fi | - | No |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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