Short answer: the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 on measured sound quality, the Walla Sound on price. The Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 ranks #107 of 177 medium speakers, rated 3.0/5, at $191.99. The Walla Sound ranks #163, rated 2.2/5, at $49.99, $142 cheaper.
The Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass choice. A tough waterproof speaker that floats and shrugs off drops, with a long 20 hour battery for beach and pool days. Its bass reaches about 70Hz before falling 10dB, against 90Hz for the Walla Sound. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 8 for the Walla Sound. It is rated IPX7 against IPX5 for the Walla Sound. The tradeoff: Not stereo, barely any bass.
The Walla Sound is the lighter choice. A small shockproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback and a built in microphone. At 0.7 lbs (300 g) it weighs much less than the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 at 2 lbs (925 g). It keeps a wired aux input, which the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 lacks. Watch for: No bass, gets distorted when turned up.
Buy the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the Walla Sound if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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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 small shockproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback and a built in microphone.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 | Walla Sound | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $191.99 | $49.99 |
| Ranked | #107 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #163 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 70Hz | ~90Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 98dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers) | - |
| Power Input | Micro USB | Micro USB |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| Weight | 2 lbs (925 g) | 0.7 lbs (300 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Drivers | 2x 50mm fullrange | 30mm metal diaphragm driver |
| Dimensions | 3.4” x 8.9” x 3.4” (87 x 225 x 87 mm) | 2.7” x 2.7” x 6.3” (68 x 68 x 160 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX5 |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| App | Yes (UE | BOOM app) | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | - |
| Amplifier Power | - | 10W (2 x 5W) |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
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