However, they have a wireless charging option, which is great since you can place the charging dock under the speaker, and it will be charged at all times.īoth speakers have the same Party feature, where you can connect two Ultimate Ears devices for stereo, or up to 150 devices for an enormous party. More: JBL Xtreme 2 vs UE Megaboom 3: Which One Is the Best?Īnother disadvantage for both speakers is that they have an old-fashioned charging with Micro USB-B port when more modern speakers already have USB-C charging.
But it is not a significant loss, since you can turn off/on the Bluetooth speaker from the app. Unfortunately, they don’t have NFC pairing, which can connect a device only by touching the Bluetooth speaker.
In the real world, you will face trouble reaching 45 meters of range since it has to be in open space, but they still have a better range than most Bluetooth speakers in their category. Fortunately, both devices are equipped with great Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and have an enormous range of 45 meters. Since you are interested in buying a Bluetooth speaker, a good connection should be one of your first priorities. The Megaboom 3 has more punchy bass, given its slightly larger and different shape passive radiators. Since they are mid-sized Bluetooth speakers, they really surprise by the amount of bass they produce. The Boom 3 can only go from 90Hz - 20kHz, whereas the Megaboom 3 has a lower frequency range of 60Hz - 20kHz.īoth speakers deliver the sound in a 360-degree angle, which is great since you can place the Bluetooth speaker in the middle of the room, and the sounds will go everywhere. It is also louder even though Ultimate Ears claims that they both go to the same maximum sound level of 90dBA.Īnother important difference is the frequency range.
The Boom 3 has two 2-inch drivers and two 4-inch passive radiators on the other hand, the Megaboom 3 has two 2-inch drivers alongside 2.2”x3.4” passive radiators.īoth speakers sound good, but the Megaboom 3 has richer and deeper sounds compared to the Boom 3. However, the difference in sound quality is very noticeable. You will be suppressed to head that both devices actually have the same size speakers. They have the same Magic button on the top of the speaker and a carrying strap on the side.īoth of them are excellent looking Bluetooth speakers, and the only difference is the size. In contrast, Boom 3 comes in Ultraviolet Purple, Cloud, Denim, Storm, Sunset Red, Night Black, and Lagoon Blue. Additionally, the Megaboom 3 comes in fewer color varieties (only Dusk, Night Black, and Red).
They both have identical oversized plus and minus signs and come in two-tone colors. The Megaboom 3 is also considerably heavier weighing 925 grams compared to the Boom 3, which is only 608 grams. The Megaboom 3 comes in 3.38 inches in diameter and 8.87 inches tall, whereas the Boom 3 is slightly smaller, coming in 2.9 inches in diameter and 7.2 inches tall. They have the same cylindrical shape, and the only difference is the size. Ultimate Ears is known for their incredible designs, and the Megaboom 3 and Boom 3 are no exception. They are both wrapped in the same high-quality fabric, followed by rubber on the edges. However, if you are comparing them from a picture, you will not be able to tell the difference. Design-wise, both Bluetooth speakers look identical, except for the larger size on the Megaboom 3.