Last but not least, with an IP67 dustproof and waterproof rating, the Wonderboom should work just as well at the beach as it does by the pool. The other bit of good news is that, thanks to its wraparound grille, the Wonderboom 2 boasts 360 degrees of sound, which means you get the same audio quality wherever you are in relation to the speaker. Mids are excellent with vocals sounding natural and detailed. With Outdoor Boost enabled at medium volume, cymbals sound splashy and mids are more emphasized - which is a good thing - and there’s slightly more bass than the original Wonderboom, which helps bring some warmth to the sound while not compromising on the highs. While Outdoor Boost does increase overall volume, sound quality takes a noticeable dip when listening at lower volumes. There’s a bit of distortion at max volume, but if you keep it below 80%, music sounds great.īut let's spend a minute talking about Outdoor Boost, as it's the key feature that separates the original from the Wonderboom 2. The speaker plays much louder than you would expect, especially with the Outdoor Boost enabled. Sonically, the UE Wonderboom 2 is fantastic for its size. Image credit: TechRadar (Image credit: Lewis Leong) Performance It’s not a deal breaker but it’s a bit annoying that you can’t bring a single cable to charge all your devices. In 2019, you’d expect a speaker to come with USB-C to charge but alas, Ultimate Ears skipped it. All buttons are a membrane type for water resistance, which means they feel a bit squishy but aren’t difficult to operate.Īround the back you’ll find a plastic door that seals the speaker’s microUSB charging port.

On the bottom of the speaker, you’ll find the Outdoor Boost button, which dials up the volume even higher for noisy environments. On the front, you’ll find big buttons for volume control. On top of the speaker are buttons for power, pairing, and playback. The only visual cues are the Wonderboom’s new color combinations and new elastic strap - the speaker chassis, buttons, and microUSB charging port all remain unchanged. If you put the original Wonderboom next to the Wonderboom 2, you’d be hard pressed to point out the newer one. Image credit: TechRadar (Image credit: Lewis Leong) Design

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