

At this closeout price, the Wonderboom is a worthwhile pickup.ĬR’s test results: Ultimate Ears Wonderboom Bluetooth SpeakerĬonsumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization that works side by side with consumers to create a fairer, safer, and healthier world. The Wonderboom seems to have been discontinued and no longer in our ratings, but the somewhat better sounding Wonderboom 2 is still available albeit at around twice the price. The JBL Flip 5 and the JBL Flip 6 are similar speakers. But If you’re going to just plunk the speaker down on a table or a picnic blanket, you might consider a slightly larger and better-sounding model like the Sony SRS XB-23 or the JBL Flip 5. The carrying case offers up to 3 times the charge with up to 25 hours of total audio bliss apart. If you’d like to carry this short, squat speaker with you–it has a loop but not a clip or a strap– you’re likely to find that it’s easy to set up and sounds okay for a small, inexpensive water-resistant speaker.

How well you’ll like the UE Wonderboom probably depends on how you’ll use it. Ultimate Ears Wonderboom Wireless & Bluetooth Speaker And the substantial discount makes it a much better value compared to its original list price.ĬR’s test results: Marshall Stanmore II Voice Smart Speaker We expect that this version, without the smart speaker functionality, should perform similarly. The Stanmore II does provide enough volume to fill a large room.
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Charge 5 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker with Powerbank (Red) + Case. Its sound falls short of what you get from the very best wireless speakers, with bass that’s a bit boomy and a midrange that’s slightly congested. The JBL Charge 5 portable Bluetooth speaker delivers bold JBL Original Pro.

Our testers evaluated the Stanmore II Voice smart speaker version and find it quite easy to use, with large, clearly labeled knobs. The Stanmore II is a super-stylish wireless speaker, channeling the classic good looks of Marshall’s iconic guitar amplifiers.
