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UE Boom 3 ranks #103 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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Experts recommend Anker Soundcore Motion 300 more than UE Boom 3
As of 4 Mar 2024, experts prefer Anker Soundcore Motion 300 over UE Boom 3, but both Bluetooth Speakers have solid expert endorsem*nts.
As per this month's meta ranking, Anker Soundcore Motion 300 received 2 recommendations: from Digital Trends (26 Feb 2024) and PCMag (1 Mar 2024). UE Boom 3 was also endorsed 2 times: by WIRED (18 Feb 2024) and Popular Mechanics (2 Dec 2022). However, experts generally ranked UE Boom 3 lower than Anker Soundcore Motion 300 in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
| Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | Digital Trends | TechHive | WIRED | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com | TechRadar | Popular Mechanics | PCMag | SoundGuys | What Hi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | New * | $80 | | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - |
| 11 | -1 | $111 | The UE Boom 3 is a highly portable and durable Bluetooth speaker with a punchy sound profile, long battery life, and waterproof and dust-proof design, making it perfect for outdoor activities and travel. | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 9 | - | - | - |
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Endorsem*nt summary:
- On 26 Feb 2024
Digital Trends ranked Anker Soundcore Motion 300 as #1 Rank Bluetooth Speaker Comment #1outof15 Anker Soundcore Motion 300 The best overall Bluetooth speaker
... ... ... Source: www.digitaltrends.com
- On 1 Mar 2024 PCMag ranked Anker Soundcore Motion 300 as #2
Rank Bluetooth Speaker Comment ... ... ... #2outof12 Anker Soundcore Motion 300 Best Speaker Under $100/ Editor's Choice
... ... ... Source: www.pcmag.com
- On 18 Feb 2024 WIRED ranked UE Boom 3 as #1
Rank Bluetooth Speaker Comment #1outof21 UE Boom 3 Best Overall
... ... ... Source: www.wired.com
- On 2 Dec 2022 Popular Mechanics ranked UE Boom 3 as #9
Rank Bluetooth Speaker Comment ... ... ... #9outof10 UE Boom 3 Great Pool Speaker
... ... ... Source: www.popularmechanics.com
After counting and adding up the 113 expert endorsem*nts of the March rankings, Anker Soundcore Motion 300 outranks UE Boom 3. This is not to say that UE Boom 3 is a bad option. Like Anker Soundcore Motion 300, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Anker Soundcore Motion 300 
UE Boom 3 
Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, Anker Soundcore Motion 300 outranks UE Boom 3 by 2 positions. This indicates that, as of 4 Mar 2024, Anker Soundcore Motion 300 is more critically acclaimed than UE Boom 3.
| Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | Digital Trends | TechHive | WIRED | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com | TechRadar | Popular Mechanics | PCMag | SoundGuys | What Hi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $180 | The JBL Charge 5 is a durable and high-quality portable Bluetooth speaker with a well-balanced sound, long battery life, and PartyBoost feature, making it perfect for outdoor activities and gatherings. | 15 | - | 2 | 12 | - | 7 | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | +4 | $429 | | 4 | 5 | - | 5 | - | 9 | - | - | 2 | - |
| 3 | -1 | $177 | The Sonos Roam is a highly versatile and durable portable speaker that delivers excellent sound quality, with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, voice assistant integration, and unique features such as Automatic TruePlay and wireless charging. | 3 | - | 10 | 11 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | -1 | $60 | The Tribit StormBox Micro 2 is a durable and waterproof portable Bluetooth speaker with powerful sound, long battery life, and versatile connectivity options. | 8 | - | 9 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 3 |
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.
Expert reviews [4]
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Total expert reviews: 4
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 1
| Highest score by CNET | 82 |
| Average score based on 4 reviews | 81 |
| Lowest score by Rtings.com | 80 |
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Expert reviews [23]
87
Total expert reviews: 23
- with a score: 18
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by Old Time Music | 100 |
| Average score based on 23 reviews | 87 |
| Lowest score by Gadgets 360 | 70 |
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From Seller:
- Wireless Hi-Res Sound: Elevate your outdoor audio experience with Wireless Hi-Res sound. You won't find a better audio experience in a speaker this small.
- SmartTune Technology: Motion 300 portable speaker's exclusive adaptive technology automatically adjusts to the direction and orientation of the speaker to deliver immersive sound in any scenario.
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From Seller:
- ULTIMATE SOUND: Super portable wireless Bluetooth speaker with 360ยฐ bold, immersive, crystal clear sound and up to 15 hours of battery on a single charge. It brings your music to life wherever you take it.
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From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0194644154141
UPC Numbers: 194644154141
Model Numbers: A3135
Official Urls:
https://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/wireless-speake... EAN Numbers: 0097855133564, 0097855141026, 0097855141040, 0097855141057, 0097855141064, 0097855142115, 0097855142139, 0097855142153, 0097855152602, 0097855152619, 0672773723914
UPC Numbers: 097855133564, 097855141026, 097855141040, 097855141057, 097855141064, 097855142115, 097855142139, 097855142153, 097855152602, 097855152619, 672773723914
Model Numbers: 984-001348, 984-001350, 984-001351, 984-001352, 984-001634, 984-001635
Physical Features
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1.8 lbs
Speakers range from not being able to handle even a drop of water to being able to be fully submerged in water for several minutes. Do you plan to take your speaker outside? To the beach? To the pool? In the shower? Then you definitely need to verify the level of water resistance before purchasing. You can tell the water resistance by the IP ratingโthe higher the rating, the more resistant the speaker is to the elements. For reference, the first digit refers to dust protection and the second digit refers to water protection. It reads as: IP68. Anything higher than IP66 will be dust- and splash-proof, meaning it can handle some contact with water, but cannot be fully submerged or soaked.
Water Resistant IPX rating if applicable
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IP67 - Dustproof and can withstand being submerged in 1m
Dustproof Dust is a difficult element to combat, since it accumulates naturally and you have very little control over its ability to clog up your speaker. Dust and electronics just donโt get along very well. A ... Show more
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Rugged Design Bluetooth speakers can be durable, rugged, shockproof, dustproof, armored, splash-proof, water resistant and waterproof - all of which can be overwhelming and confusing. In order for a speaker to be c ... Show more
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Battery life for Bluetooth speakers is measured in milliampere hours (mAh). Manufacturers will report the battery life of a speaker in the average number of hours it takes to empty from a full charge. Keep in mind this number is based on medium levels of usage. If you play the speaker on full volume, it will drain the battery faster. Some specialty features like using the speaker to charge your phone or casting an LED light show will also drain the battery faster. The manufacturer reported number is just an estimate, and may be slightly different based on your usage.
Itโs also important to consider is the type of battery. Rechargeable lithium-ion (LI-ion) batters are ideal, but some speakers only take standard or rechargeable AA/AAA/C/D batteries. You may even find Bluetooth speakers that recharge via solar powerโgreat for outdoor use!
Battery Life
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15 hours
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Sound Quality
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Stereo
speaker_group Number of Drivers To understand the inner-workings of a Bluetooth speaker, look first at the number and type of drivers. Drivers are the cones or horn-shaped objects inside the speaker box. The number of drivers tells ... Show more
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2
wifi_tethering Subwoofer Having a separate speaker driver dedicated to the lower frequency tones gives your speaker a more robust, rounded out sound. It allows the other drivers to focus on the sounds that theyโre best equipp ... Show more
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Speaker Breakdown Use the speaker breakdown to better understand sound quality based on the makeup of the speaker. Manufacturers will often report additional details on the speaker drivers, such as the shape (cone or d ... Show more
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Two 2-inch drivers and two 4-inch passive radiators
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Bluetooth Range If you can find it, you should always check the Bluetooth range of your speaker. You wonโt realize it isnโt long enough until it stops working for you! Bluetooth range is important for a couple of rea ... Show more
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150 ft
Hands-Free Function If you plan on using your speaker to make and take calls, it needs to come equipped with a built-in microphone and speakerphone. To make a call, you can use voice-activated dialing or key in the numbe ... Show more
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device_hub Connects to Multiple Devices In most cases, your Bluetooth speaker will connect to one device at a time and your device will connect to one Bluetooth speaker at a time. Some speakers come equipped with a feature that allows you t ... Show more
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settings_input_composite Aux Cable Port While Bluetooth is a quick and easy way to connect your device to a speaker, at times you may want to use a hardwired connection instead. You would do this through a 3.5mm headphone or auxiliary jack. ... Show more
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phonelink_ring Remote / App Control Apart from the controls on the speaker itself, some Bluetooth speakers may come with a remote to turn the speaker on or off, activate Bluetooth scanning, turn volume up or down, or respond to calls. I ... Show more
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BOOM & MEGABOOM App
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No
AirPlay AirPlay is a feature for Apple products that offers another way to connect your devices to Bluetooth speakers. The speaker must come equipped with AirPlay in order for you to connect your Apple device ... Show more
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radio FM Radio
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Additional Features
Additional Features Any other features that make this device unique
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4 different presets and a customized tuner
Accessories Chargers, cables, cases that come with the device
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Micro USB
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Anker Soundcore Motion 300 is a well-known and one of the cheaper options. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Tribit Stormbox Flow or EarFun UBoom L .
Anker Soundcore Motion 300 is $49.01 less expensive than an average bluetooth speaker ($129).
UE Boom 3 is a very popular and one of the more expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Urbanista Brisbane or Bose SoundTouch 10 .
UE Boom 3 was released in 2018. There are a lot of newer bluetooth speakers on the market. Show newer Bluetooth Speakers
UE Boom 3 is $58.98 more expensive than an average bluetooth speaker ($129).
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