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Contenders from Portable Bluetooth Speakers, every metric lined up. The winning value in each row is outlined.
Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker (Blue) #38 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers Price
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#2
#38
Sound
Balanced, punchy, minor bass bloom
Balanced 360°, boomy in Boost mode
Loudness
Good for size, distortion at max peak
~90dB (good for size, distorts max)
Battery
12 hours
14 hours
Waterproofing
IPX7 submersible
IP67 (submersible, floats)
Portability
Highly pocketable, 7.2 oz, rubber strap
Pocketable, 4×4×8", 14.8oz, loop
Durability
Proven rugged design, solid seals
Drop-proof to 5ft, rubber shell, sealed
Value
Excellent value at ~$90
$74 (after 26% discount from $99.99)
Verdict
The go-to portable Bluetooth speaker
Best rugged portable speaker under $100
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