#Ue boom speaker purple portable
#Ue boom speaker purple Bluetooth

You can also use the Boom app to control the Hyperboom from your smartphone, and the app includes the ability to power on the speaker, which I found a particularly welcome inclusion.

The layout is pleasingly simple and I’m a big fan of being able to switch between sources so easily. There’s a large power button in one corner, a five-way D-pad opposite it – used for switching sources and pausing/playing – while a pair of huge, touch-sensitive volume buttons sit in the middle. And on the top of the speaker are all the controls. Essentially, this is just a rubberised flap that keeps the speaker’s ports protected from water. Just below the strap, you’ll find what UE cutely describes as a “weather door”. As mentioned above, there’s an Ultimate Ears branded carrying strap which lies flat along one of the long vertical corners when not in use. The majority of its exterior is covered by a two-tone fabric, which leaves very little plastic visible and helps lend the Hyperboom a monolithic majesty. The unit itself is cuboid in shape, roughly twice as high as it is wide and deep, and has a flat, square top and base with gently rounded corners. That's no bad thing though, as personally, I’d find a hulking great “ultraviolet purple” speaker rather garish. It’s only available in black, unlike the Boom and Megaboom, which come in a range of eye-catching colours.

READ NEXT: JBL Boombox 2 review Ultimate Ears Hyperboom review: What's the design like?Ĭompared with other members of the Ultimate Ears speaker family, the Hyperboom is rather understated in appearance. When you’re out of juice, the Hyperboom takes under three hours to recharge and you can continue to enjoy whatever you’re listening to while the speaker is plugged into the mains. There’s also a USB-A port for charging phones and tablets when you’re out and about.īattery life is stated at up to 24 hours at around half volume – your mileage will of course vary depending on how loud you like to listen to your music.

#Ue boom speaker purple Bluetooth

Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 review: A floating Bluetooth speaker with plenty of styleīluetooth is your only option when it comes to wireless connectivity - you can’t hook the Hyperboom up to your Wi-Fi network - and there’s no voice assistant compatibility but there are AUX-in and optical ports for physically connecting external devices.

#Ue boom speaker purple portable

Despite that heft, it’s portable thanks to a pull-out carrying strap on the side and is also IPX4 water-resistant, meaning it's splashproof and capable of withstanding a spilt drink or light rain.

The Hyperboom measures 190 x 190 x 364mm (WDH) and weighs 5.9kg. You do, however, get a lot of speaker for your money. Aside from the speaker, all you get in the box is the AC adapter and a choice of European (two-pin) or UK (three-pin) connection cables. The UE Hyperboom will set you back £359 and, like most Bluetooth speakers, comes with little in the way of accessories. Ultimate Ears Hyperboom review: What do you get for the money? It dwarfs its stablemates the Boom 3 and Megaboom 3 in both stature and sound, delivering first-rate audio quality at ear-shatteringly loud volumes.Īlthough it lacks the smart functionality of some of its competitors and its sheer size means it's not as portable as other entries in the Boom series, it’s an excellent addition to the American manufacturer’s speaker lineup. Ultimate Ears has released some wonderful Bluetooth speakers over the past few years and the Hyperboom is its biggest and bassiest yet.