Ultimate Ears Epicboom

Warm, yet punchy performance ; Strong Bluetooth connection ; Nice looks ; Solid battery life

Not the sharpest performance ; Rivals offer more fidelity

Another entertaining, approachable outdoor speaker from Ultimate Ears, the Epicboom has plenty of charm and enjoyable sound to make outdoor parties and gatherings whizz by – a solid effort in pretty much all categories.

Robust build and IP67 dust- and water-resistant ; Solid battery life and easy recharging via USB-C ; Significant sound experience with app-adjustable EQ

Sound can't quite rival very best on the market ; A little pricey considering the competition

The Ultimate Ears Epicboom is a practical option for those who want both at-home and outdoors use – the waterproofing sees to that. The speaker outputs 360-degree sound, has decent battery life, and there's EQ adjustability via the app. However, while...

Broad, expansive sound ; Attractive and well-made ; Strong feature set

A little artificial sounding ; Rivals offer more insight and musicality

The burly Epicboom is a well-made and eminently likeable plus-sized portable, yet we have our doubts as to whether it can compete sonically with the market’s best.

Sounds great ; So rugged ; Simple to use

Feels overpriced ; Bluetooth only is restrictive

The Epicboom does what it says on the tin - it's a new impressively powerful speaker from Ultimate Ears that's really easy to use and sounds great. That $350 price is a bit of an issue right now, though - there are better options out there for the money.

Lastly, while many will be happy with 17 hours of battery life, the premium $349 price feels a bit steep for a Bluetooth given the battery life durability of smarter wireless speaker rivals for just a $100 more. But if it's simplicity and solid...