Ultimate Ears Megablast vs Orange Box

Short answer: the Ultimate Ears Megablast. It ranks #61 of 77 large speakers by sound quality; the Orange Box ranks #66.

What the Ultimate Ears Megablast offers: Alexa integration (Wi-Fi + Bluetooth). Watch for: Bass is not very deep compared to the competition

What the Orange Box offers: 50W RMS output power, IPX7 waterproof, 15-hour battery life, guitar amp-inspired vintage design, 102mm woofer with dual tweeters, Bluetooth 5.0, AUX input, TWS pairing, built-in microphone, solid wood construction Watch for: Pathetic bass extension, port noise, hollow sounding.

Buy the Ultimate Ears Megablast if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Orange Box if the price matters more than sound quality.

If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 77 large speakers instead.

Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

Ultimate Ears Megablast: $240 Discontinued Ultimate Ears Megablast

Pros: Alexa integration (Wi-Fi + Bluetooth). 93dB loudest in UE lineup, 40% louder than Megaboom. IP67 waterproof and drop-proof. 16 hour battery. Party mode connects up to 8 speakers. Can use while charging to keep Alexa on 24/7.

Cons: Bass is not very deep compared to the competition. Discontinued.

Full Ultimate Ears Megablast review and specifications →

App	No
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	64Hz
Battery Life	16 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC
Bluetooth Version	4.2
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	9.3" x 3.5" (236.2 x 88.9 mm) (height x diameter)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	2x 55mm fullrange, 2x 25mm tweeters
EQ	No
Frequency Response	60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IPX7
Output Power	Specs not published by manufacturer
Party Mode	No
Power Bank	No
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
Weight	2.4 lbs / 1.1 kg

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Orange Box: £275 Orange Box

Pros: 50W RMS output power, IPX7 waterproof, 15-hour battery life, guitar amp-inspired vintage design, 102mm woofer with dual tweeters, Bluetooth 5.0, AUX input, TWS pairing, built-in microphone, solid wood construction

Cons: Pathetic bass extension, port noise, hollow sounding. Jagged frequency response, big dip at 260hz and wavy up top.

Full Orange Box review and specifications →

App	No
Aux Input	Yes
Battery Life	15 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.0
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	11" x 6.9" x 6.7" (280 x 175 x 170 mm)
Drivers	1x 102mm woofer, 2x 51mm tweeters
EQ	No
Frequency Response	35Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IPX7
Output Power	50W RMS
Party Mode	No
Power Bank	No
Power Input	AC Power brick
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
Weight	6.6 lbs / 3 kg

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