Short answer: the Brane X if sound quality matters most, the Ultimate Ears Everboom if price matters most. The Brane X ranks #4 of 115 large speakers, rated 4.6/5, at $549. The Ultimate Ears Everboom ranks #35, rated 3.9/5, at $149.99, $399.01 cheaper.
The Ultimate Ears Everboom is the longer-running, lighter option. A light, waterproof speaker that plays in every direction, with warm sound, a long battery and linking with many speakers. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 12 for the Brane X. At 2.1 lbs (949 g) it weighs much less than the Brane X at 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg). The catch: Careful placement and volume setting remain important for balanced sound.
The Brane X is the better-sounding pick. A portable speaker with extraordinarily deep bass for its size, plus Wi-Fi, AirPlay, Alexa and a low latency aux input. It supports aptX HD Bluetooth, which the Ultimate Ears Everboom lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Ultimate Ears Everboom. The catch: The front-facing design has only moderate dispersion, so sound changes noticeably off to the sides or behind it.
Buy the Ultimate Ears Everboom if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the Brane X if sound quality matters more than the price.
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A light, waterproof speaker that plays in every direction, with warm sound, a long battery and linking with many speakers.
A portable speaker with extraordinarily deep bass for its size, plus Wi-Fi, AirPlay, Alexa and a low latency aux input.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Ultimate Ears Everboom | Brane X | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.99 | $549.00 |
| Ranked | #35 of 115 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #4 of 115 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Brane app) |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (5 band) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP57 |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers) | Yes (Brane app, up to 8 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (949 g) | 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Dimensions | 8.1” x 3.3” x 4.3” (205 x 85 x 110 mm) | 9.3” x 7” x 6.1” (236 x 178 x 155 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 56.6mm x 56.2mm fullrange transducers + 2x passive radiators | 2x 2.5” midrange, 2x 0.75” tweeters + 6.5”x9” subwoofer |
| Amplifier Power | 14W | 200W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | No |
| Aux Latency | - | 295ms default, 33ms with aux pass-through |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 31Hz |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 100ms |
| Maximum SPL | - | 106dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | - | Amazon Alexa |
| Frequency Response | - | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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