MegaBoom 3 Review: UE Perfects its Bluetooth Speaker

Returning is the same cylinder design the second generation wore with the large volume buttons that add a unique characteristic to the speaker. However, look closer and you will spot meaningful changes.

The volume buttons are now more flush the the body, the edges of the cylinder are smoother than before and the fabric is completely new, something UE is very proud of. It put a lot of thought into it, examining what type of fabric will work best with the rugged finish.

UE offers the MegaBoom 3 in six colors—Night, Sunset, Lagoon, Ultraviolet, Cloud and Denim. The latter two options are exclusive to Apple stores. I tested out the Night version, which is the tamest of the bunch, but it still looks fantastic with its understated two-tone look.

Other minor design tweaks UE added include a new fabric hook at the top and it replaced the micro USB port from the bottom. It also moved the removable flap to the backside where it’s much more accessible. Plus, it adds the Power Up contact point from the Blast and MegaBlast that lets you wirelessly charge the speaker, but you have to buy the Power Up base that is sold separately for $40.

UE says it improved the sound of the MegaBoom 3 and I agree. Comparing the MegaBlast and the MegaBoom 3, the difference is palpable. The bass is thumpier and deeper while the mids are richer and fuller. Additionally, the speaker reaches a higher level of loudness without distorting, meaning you can really crank it up without losing audio fidelity.

I like to test out these speakers with expansive musical scores that sound best with an immersive audio system and the MegaBoom 3 handled them impressively. I tested Han Zimmer’s Blade Runner 2049 and Interstellar scores for reference and their awe-inspiring orchestras were really brought to life with the 360-degree sound.

You can rest assured the speaker is going to sound fantastic.

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