Product Comparison: Bose SoundLink III vs Ultimate Ears Megaboom

	Best Pick Bose SoundLink III Bluetooth Speaker	Ultimate Ears Megaboom Wireless Mobile Bluetooth Speaker
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Brand	Bose	Ultimate Ears
Controls	Buttons	Buttons
Depth	1.9 in.	3.3 in.
Site of manufacturer	4.6	4.2
Certifications	cULus	-
Height	5.1 in.	8.9 in.
Manufacturer link	https://www.bose.com/en_us/support/products/wireless_speakers_support/soundlink-bluetooth-speaker-iii.html#SupportTabs_tab0	http://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/uemegaboom/charcoal-black
Model	SoundLink III	Megaboom
Origin	Mexico	-
Product manuals	https://assets.bose.com/content/dam/Bose_DAM/Web/consumer_electronics/support/pdfs/soundlink_bluetooth_speaker_iii/Soundlink_bluetooth_speaker_III_qsg_multi.pdf	-
Width	9.6 in.	3.3 in.
About the product	Meet the speaker that brings your music and friends together—with a style that’s all your own. The SoundLink Bluetooth speaker III is our best-performing mobile Bluetooth speaker. It plays louder and longer than its popular predecessor, with advanced Bose technologies that reproduce the fullness, clarity and depth of your music. And a colorful assortment of optional covers let you personalize your speaker.	PartyUp from Ultimate Ears lets you connect wirelessly to up to 150+ Ultimate Ears speakers using the Ultimate Ears app***, so you can take your parties everywhere. Caves. Mountains. Lakes. Rooftops. You name it. So grab your friend’s speakers and your friend’s friend’s speakers and head to any location you can dream up to take the party to a whole new level.
Date first available	February 6, 2014	April 1, 2015
Ebay	4.6	4.5
Weight	3.03 pound	1.93 pound
Product benefits	Silicone button panel protects from dirt and dust	Shockproof
Reviews	https://www.amazon.com/Bose-SoundLink-Bluetooth-Speaker-III/dp/B00HWSXVDG	http://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/uemegaboom/charcoal-black/reviews
FAQ	https://www.amazon.com/Bose-SoundLink-Bluetooth-Speaker-III/dp/B00HWSXVDG	https://www.amazon.com/UE-MEGABOOM-Wireless-Bluetooth-Speaker/dp/B00TXBOWVA
LCD display	No	No
Micro USB	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth transmission range (max)	30 feets	30 feets
AUX in	Yes	Yes
Battery life	14 hours	20 hours
Number of speakers	4	2
Material	Plastic/Metal	Rubber
Color	Silver/Black	Black
Bluetooth version (if specified by manufacturer)	Yes	Yes
Features	Pairs easily with your smartphone, iPad or other Bluetooth devices. The speaker remembers the most recent six devices you've used, so reconnecting is even simpler.	360-degree sound, IPX7, Pair Up to PartyUp, support Bluetooth Hands-Free Profile (HFP1.5)
Manufacturer warranty	-	2 year(s)
MSRP	-	299.99 $
NFC	-	Yes
Humidity protection	-	Yes
Walmart	-	4.2
Bestbuy	-	4.7
Amazon	-	4.1
Operating systems supported (for stored files)	-	Android Jellybean and higher
Music services supported	-	Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, TuneIn
Accessories	-	Micro USB cable