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I’ve been a fan of Ultimate Ears (UE) outdoor speakers since I first got the Megaboom 3 back in 2018, and I’m still using it as my personal go-to portable speaker. The Megaboom 4 is its newer version, which came out last year, but it’s already 32% off, bringing its price down to $135.44 (originally $199.99). This is the lowest price it has reached according to price-tracking tools, and it’s cheaper than the Megaboom 3.
UE is well-known in the portable speaker market for making some of the best outdoor speakers. Its Megaboom series is the brand’s flagship speaker, and the fourth reiteration of the speaker was long overdue. The upgrade brings USB-C fast charging, a longer battery life of up to 20 hours, a skip-back media control on its physical buttons, more sub-bass range, and a better sound with more balance.
Because of the way UE designs its speakers, you get 360-degree sound, which is ideal for outdoor use (but it sounds great indoors as well). This speaker, and like many in its lineup, floats on water and has a water- and dust-proof IP67 rating. The companion app lets you fully customize the EQ and connect your speaker to other UE speakers to create a stereo sound. The speaker itself already offers stereo, but since it’s a single speaker, it’ll be hard to notice.
Despite the upgrades, the Megaboom 4 doesn’t get as loud as its predecessor, maxing out around 83 dBs, and the audio quality will sound a bit compressed at those levels, but unless you like to blast your music, this won’t be much of an issue.
If you’re looking for a great portable speaker with modern tech, the Megaboom 4 will not disappoint, especially at this price.
