Short answer: the Huawei Sound Joy 2, if you are buying new. The Huawei Sound Joy ranks higher than the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 (#40 vs #107 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.
The case for the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3: A tough waterproof speaker that floats and shrugs off drops, with a long 20 hour battery for beach and pool days. The catch: Not stereo, barely any bass.
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 70Hz for the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3. It is rated for 26 hours of battery against 20 for the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3. At 1.5 lbs (680 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 at 2 lbs (925 g). The catch: 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 Megaboom 3.
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A tough waterproof speaker that floats and shrugs off drops, with a long 20 hour battery for beach and pool days.
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 Megaboom 3 | Huawei Sound Joy | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $191.99 | $180 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #107 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #40 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 70Hz | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 98dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers) | - |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C (5V/2A, 9V/2A, 10V/4A) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| Weight | 2 lbs (925 g) | 1.5 lbs (680 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.2 |
| Drivers | 2x 50mm fullrange | 1x 50x75mm racetrack woofer (20W) + 1x 19mm silk dome tweeter + 2x passive radiators |
| Dimensions | 3.4” x 8.9” x 3.4” (87 x 225 x 87 mm) | 8” x 2.9” (202 x 73 mm) (height x width) |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| App | Yes (UE | BOOM app) | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) | Yes (with G-sensor orientation switching) |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | - |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes (3 microphones) |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Amplifier Power | - | 30W total (20W + 10W) |
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