These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Ultimate Ears Everboom ranks #34 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $149.99; the Soundboks Rider ranks #31 of 53 party speakers by sound quality at $599.
The Ultimate Ears Everboom is the lighter choice. A light, waterproof speaker that plays in every direction, with warm sound, a long battery and linking with many speakers. At 2.1 lbs (949 g) it weighs much less than the Soundboks Rider at 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg). It links with other speakers (PartyUp up to 50 speakers), which the Soundboks Rider cannot. The tradeoff: Careful placement and volume setting remain important for balanced sound.
The Soundboks Rider is the longer-running pick. A light, rugged party speaker with a swappable battery that lasts all day at mid volume and an app with a six band EQ. It is rated for 35 hours of battery against 20 for the Ultimate Ears Everboom. Watch for: Its sealed 8in woofer runs out of real bass at high volume: Xander measured the -6 dB point rising to roughly 75 to 85 Hz at maximum, with 40 Hz some 20 dB down, and M1M heard the bass pulled back toward the upper bass above mid volume.
Buy the Ultimate Ears Everboom at $149.99 if you want a large speaker. Buy the Soundboks Rider at $599 if you want a party speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Ultimate Ears Everboom | Soundboks Rider | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.99 | $599.00 |
| Ranked | #34 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #31 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Soundboks) |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 35 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (6-band EQ + Bass+, Indoor and Outdoor profiles) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP66 |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers) | No (no TeamUp) |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C (65W fast charging) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (949 g) | 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | - |
| Dimensions | 8.1” x 3.3” x 4.3” (205 x 85 x 110 mm) | - |
| Drivers | 2x 56.6mm x 56.2mm fullrange transducers + 2x passive radiators | 8” woofer (sealed), 1.2” dome tweeter in horn |
| Amplifier Power | 14W | 92W RMS (72W woofer + 20W tweeter) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 113.2dB(C) (measured by M1M Tech Channel) |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
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