Ultimate Ears - WONDERBOOM 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Concrete
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Description
Features
Water-resistant design
Meets IP67 standards.
Connect wirelessly from across the room
Pair this speaker with virtually any Bluetooth-enabled device, including phones, tablets and laptops.
Rechargeable Battery
Enjoy up to 13 hours of extended playback on a single charge.
Fresh, durable design
Take this dustproof and drop-proof speaker everywhere, from a party to the pool to your favorite campsite.
Pick it up and play
With the lightweight, portable design.
360° sound technology
Offers rich audio.
What's Included
Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Micro-USB charging cable
Key Specs
- Wireless Range98 feet
- WirelessYes
- Connectivity TechnologyBluetooth
- RechargeableYes
- Battery Life13 hours
- USB Device ChargingYes
General
- Product NameWONDERBOOM 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
- BrandUltimate Ears
- CompatibilityUniversal
- Model Number984-001640
- SeriesExplore the Ultimate Ears Speakers Collection
- ColorConcrete
- Color CategoryGray
Audio
- Number Of Speakers1
Connectivity
- Wireless Range98 feet
- WirelessYes
- Connectivity TechnologyBluetooth
- Bluetooth ProfileAdvanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Features
- ControlsPower on/off, volume, playback controls
Power
- RechargeableYes
- Battery Life13 hours
- Battery Charge Time2.6 hours
- USB Device ChargingYes
Dimension
- Product Height4.1 inches
- Product Width3.8 inches
- Product Depth3.8 inches
- Product Weight0.9 pounds
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts2 years
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor2 years
Other
- UPC097855153128
Customer reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 3015 reviews
(3,015 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Sound Quality4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Range4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Durability, Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Dumb name, weird design, great sound!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First of all, I would like to say that this review is being written in exchange for a paltry 25 Best Buy Rewards points. That is not why this product is getting a PRELIMINARY 4 star review. The points only influenced me TO WRITE the review. I hope that's clear. There is no way that the points are influentialin my review. [If anyone is still reading this, and needs me to draw a chart, please request one in the comments box.] ;-) The original MSRP of $99.99 would have prevented me from purchasing this speaker; I was on the fence for it at the sale price of $66.99. Once I applied the $10 (total) Best Buy Rewards certificates, I left the store with a $100 speaker for just under $62, with tax. Now that's a bargain! The sound on this speaker is great! I work on a factory floor, where hearing protection is required, and the speaker will be used most often in this environment. I will update this review if I find the noise level drowns the speaker out, but I don't think that will be a problem. Speaking of environment, I suppose this would be a good place to inform you that the speaker is IP67 Rated, which essentially means it's impervious to damage from inert liquids. I would not recommend submersion in sulfuric (or any other caustic) acid. However, if you drop it in a pool, a pond, or an ocean, you (and it) should be fine. It also floats, and has a nice little elastic hoop firmly attached to the top, so it should be easy to retrieve from said bodies of water. **Do not attempt to use this speaker as a floatation device.** It only takes a couple of hours to charge the battery from dead. There was enough charge out of the box to get in a few hours of listening at high volumes. I haven't run it completely down from a full charge, yet. I'll update this once that's happened. The packaging of this speaker was really nice. I took my time, and enjoyed the well-thought-out design. As I stated earlier, I work in a factory, and some of the packaging is atrocious, to say the least. There are pictures. Feast your eyes! The instructions were sparse, but there is an online manual/tutorial that I have yet to view. Update later... I'm still getting used to the controls, so (once again) I'll update later. These are woefully understated, but mercifully few in quantity. A giant (by comparison to the size of the speaker) '+' and '-' sign are on the face (see the pictures) but the minus is placed vertically, so something of the visual cue is lost. What we're actually left with is a '+' and a '|' which is just dumb; especially when the one considers the cylindric nature of the speaker's design. There's no flat spot or 'weighting' to cause the speaker to orient any particular way when put on its side, which seems contrary, somehow. So when it's put (as designed) on its bottom, it kind of leaves you with a cross motif. I mean, I'm not stupid, so I get it - I just can't help thinking someone who put so much thought into the design of their BOX would give the PRODUCT as much consideration... Another thing I noticed that was a (minor) annoyance: this speaker features an 'outdoor' mode, which does make the speaker noticeably louder, but it seems to sacrifice the bass to accomplish the task. Maybe an electronics engineer or an audiophile can help us understand how/why this is the case? Anyway, I doubt it will directly affect my enjoyment. Like this one (the black one) being cheaper than the red, blue, or gray models; makes no sense, but that won't stop me from enjoying the music!
This review is from Ultimate Ears - WONDERBOOM 2 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Deep Space
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Logitech
Posted .Hi! Glad to see you're enjoying the surprisingly big sounds of your Wonderboom 2! If you decide to get another in the future, you can Double Up and get even more amazing sound. If you have any questions, check out the Ultimate Ears support page at https://support.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/360033735274. Continue to enjoy!
- Pros mentioned:Portable, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Love it but after 2y i think it’s time to replace.
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got this speaker a little over two years ago (June 3, 2021 to be exact). I am writing this review on September 10, 2023 and to keep it short. I have loved this speaker for all of the two years and change that I've had it, I love this so much I made my entire squad guess wonder booms as well so that we can sync up and enjoy all the cute color ways. The only con is that now after 2+ years of use the charging process is extremely faulty. And if you want to stop reading, hear the issue that I’m having is that, even when plugged into the original charger and other android chargers, my wonder boom will die plugged in. (If you want the longer spiel) This little speaker is BOOMING (no pun intended). I was originally drawn in by the compact design, and the ability for its play in the shower and pair. None of these functions have ever failed me after two years. The one, that I am experiencing right now and that is leading me to reach out to the customer service team is the charger and the charging port are starting to become faulty. What I am experiencing is I will have my wonder boom, plugged in using the original charger (i have tried other chargers ) and my speaker will still die. I'm not sure if this is due to extensive use, but I will say that I do not see anything wrong with the actual charging port on the device (photo attached, no frayed connections or bent pieces) I’d like to say that I’m taking really good care of my device but this issue is quite infuriating. I will say I’ve definitely got my moneys worth out of this two years and change but I would really love for her to be able to be used for life. (Not sure if this is too high an expectation). I have not yet reached out to the customer service team, but I am anticipating that they might be accommodating. If I can update, I will. But all in all sound quality is great. Portability is great the option to be able to sync up with friends at a party or while outside is amazing if need be, I will absolutely consider buying another one or both and would recommend anyone. Looking to have wonderful shower concerts parties were you can have coverage from every corner of the room and someone who likes aesthetics.
This review is from Ultimate Ears - WONDERBOOM 2 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Bermuda Blue
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Durability, Portable
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
4.5 Stars - Great portable, durable speaker
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Background for comparison sake: I’ve owned a lot of BT speakers over the years, I guess it’s a hobby. I tend to avoid the budget models but even sticking among the higher tier brands doesn’t always guarantee a great speaker. The “ok” speakers I end up giving to friends or family and the good/great ones stick around. Over the past 10 years I’ve bought JBL, Harmon Kardon, UE, Jawbone, Sony, Fugoo, Braven, and probably a few other brands. The only long-term keepers so far have a JBL Extreme (had to replace the battery but otherwise great) and an H/K Onyx which is just funky and dynamic enough find a home in the garage. The other UE Booms/JBL Flips/Sony/Braven/Fugoo, etc. we’re given away after they ended up going unused due to sound quality or battery issues. Compared to previous generations of UE Boom and Megaboom, this Wonderboom 2 speaker has better highs and mids, and overall better clarity. Compared to JBL Flip 4, this is probably not as bright but it has more bottom end, better battery life, and is more durable due to the somewhat fragile end caps on the similarly priced JBL speaker. Also the JBL and some of the other brands are directional speakers, meaning you only get good sound from the front of the speaker and if you are beside or behind it, the sound is degraded. The Wonderboom 2, like several other brands, has omnidirectional sound dispersion which is nice when you want music in the center of a room. Placing it in a corner or near a wall does help reinforce the bass response, similar to other speaker types, but it still sounds good out in the open. This is especially nice for my primary use cases which are paddle boarding, swimming, camping, or on the sand at the beach. The form factor is great to hang on a beach umbrella (or my favorite, dig a hole in the sand with my heels and place the speaker in there for more bass when needed), strap it to bike handlebars, or toss it into the bottom of a backpack and forget about it until you need it. Very durable and solid. Battery life, so far, has been very good. I’ve used it multiple days at a time on a recent camping trip before it finally needed a charge, and I had a battery pack available so I could keep the party going while it recharged. My only complaint is the lack of a 3.5mm headphone input. This is not a huge gripe, but that would bump it from 4.5 to 5 stars for me. For most people this may not be an issue, everything is wireless these days, but I intended to use it as an external speaker for a small LCD TV mounted in my Airstream and cannot due to lack of input. I didn’t realize this before I bought the speaker, I just assumed that it had one because the past few portable speakers I’ve purchased came equipped with one, and I was in a hurry to get on the road. That said, it’s a keeper for now because of the combination of great sound quality, battery life, and extreme durability (it even floats!). Time will tell, but this may end up being a long-term keeper.
This review is from Ultimate Ears - WONDERBOOM 2 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Deep Space
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Durability, Portable, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
When a man cave isn’t an option and you need to be
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Lemme just say that pound for pound, this is the ultimate in size, sound, convenience, portability, shower buddy and punching bag. Do yourself a favor and go to hdtracks and get FLAC FILES of at least a few albums and if you have an iPhone put an app called doppler on it in order to organize and play them hoes easily and this will be your travel buddy. My personal favorite is “Far Beyond Driven” with the song I’m Broken in particular blaring from this bad boy sitting in the corner at about 55% volume and it changed my life. “Superunknown” sounds great as well with the EQ set to “vocal booster”. Literally gave me permanent chicken skin and I applied at chic fil V- My pleasure
This review is from Ultimate Ears - WONDERBOOM 2 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Deep Space
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Durability, Portable, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great value speaker; perfect for travel.
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have purchased several of this same model for myself and for friends. Quality sound, very durable. I always take mine with me when I travel and it always performs. I add a carabiner so I can hang it up on beach umbrellas, clip it inside the pocket of my backpack, etc. (See pic.)
This review is from Ultimate Ears - WONDERBOOM 2 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Deep Space
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Portable, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good speak
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This little thing can really make good sound. My family love riding bike in the park and we take this with us and have lots of fun. Both indoor and outdoor play sounds great.
This review is from Ultimate Ears - WONDERBOOM 2 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Radical Red
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Portable, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Portable Speaker!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased this Wonderboom 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker for my new at-home office. It's easy to set up and has clear sound. I can adjust the volume easily. I can play music right at my desk, or I can move the speaker around and turn up the volume to listen outdoors without disturbing my neighbors if I choose. It's stylish too and would fit in any décor. I'm glad I picked it out - great buy!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Portable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Speaker is doing great, actually should get a case for it cuz it's got a little dirty. I plug it in overnight if you wait until the light turns off that way it's fully charged and you don't have it a high-volume it will last you the recommended 12 hours
This review is from Ultimate Ears - WONDERBOOM 2 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Crushed Ice Gray
I would recommend this to a friend
Q: QuestionI'm charging my wonderboom 2.....how do I know it is fully charged?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Hello! While charging your Wonderboom 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker, you'll notice that the LED light on top of the speaker will flash. When charging is complete, the light should turn of or stop blinking. You can also check the battery life of your speaker on the go by powering it on, and pressing the + and - buttons at the front of the speaker at the same time; 3 tones will indicate the speaker is fully charged, 2 tones means it's about halfway, and a descending tone means you should charge your speaker.
Answered by Logitech
Q: QuestionDoes this model have a speaker?
Asked by nana.
- A:Answer Nana, it IS a speaker. Are you sure of what you are buying?
Answered by RPfromMA
Q: QuestionHow well does the "outdoor mode/boost" work? Does the sound quality suffer at all? I'd like to know if this is a well functioning feature, or more of a gimmick? I'd be using this both indoors and outdoors. Thanks
Asked by Naytess.
- A:Answer Outdoor mode does give it a suprising kick. You do loose a bit of the low end, but still sounds great.
Answered by Tvlive
Q: QuestionBought it yesterday but it won’t give me the battery voice percentage. Went I press simultaneously the plus and minus volume buttons it just gives me a sound noise but it doesn’t say anything, no voice about the battery life. Thanks for your support
Asked by Ajeazmar.
This question was asked about the related product: Ultimate Ears - WONDERBOOM 2 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Bermuda Blue
- A:Answer There are three tones for the battery volume. An ascending tone means the battery is above 65%, a dual tone of the same pitch means the battery is between 20-65%, and a descending tone means the battery is below 20%. Below 20%, the power button on top should turn a red color as well to let you know it needs charged soon.
Answered by 8RRx
Q: QuestionThe 1st wonderboom doesn't allow phone calls through the speaker. Does the new one allow this?
Asked by Trucker.
- A:Answer No it doesn't
Answered by LoveTechnology
Q: QuestionMy teen cant have her phone in her room. Will her phone reach the speaker from downstairs? Can she change the song through the speaker or does she need her phone?
Asked by Linz.
- A:Answer Great questions! The Wonderboom 2 has a 100-foot wireless range from the device it is connected to, but this may be shortened by other things in your home like appliances and wall insulation. Your daughter will be able to change the music with the play/pause/skip button on the top of the Wonderboom 2 without having to touch her phone.
Answered by Logitech
Q: QuestionCan the USB also serve as an Audio Input? Ie, using this speaker as sound for a record player that doesn’t have Bluetooth.
Asked by Brian.
- A:Answer Unfortunately no, the power port on Wonderboom 2 only supports power and not audio. Most portable speakers will not have USB audio input, but several in the same price range do offer Aux audio input if your record player has an Aux output. It's a competitor, but for the same price I'd recommend the Sony XB32 as a solution.
Answered by Logitech
Q: QuestionTitle says "2" does this mean I am buying two portable bt speakers?
Asked by Millertime.
- A:Answer No this is just one speaker it is the second version of it . You can get a second speaker and link them together. we did this and it sounds amazing.
Answered by Greg