![]() If all you want from a decent outdoor speaker is portability and affordability, you really couldn't do much better than the excellent Stormbox Micro 2. Read the full review: Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 Sadly, there's no built-in mic or app as is the case for the Wonderboom 2, but even so, the Wonderboom 3 is an eminently portable, great-sounding Bluetooth speaker that won't break the bank. This in turn makes the sound easier to hear when the unit is used outdoors, rendering it all the more attractive as a speaker to bring with you on a trip. You also get a ‘boost’ button on the underside of the unit that restricts the bass frequencies when pressed, allowing the UE to play louder through the midrange. Bass is impressive given how small the speaker is, and the sense of dynamics on display is similarly remarkable. Sonically, the Wonderboom 3 is an enjoyable, exciting listen. Better still, the UE's IP67 rating should keep dust, dirt and water from ruining the speaker during your muddy bike ride or beach volleyball session. Battery life is bolstered by an hour to a total of 14, while the Bluetooth range is now up by 10 meters, making the Wonderboom 3 even more suited to when you're not confined to the four walls of your domestic abode. The four-star follow-up to the five-star Wonderboom 2, the third entry in the trilogy still sounds dynamic and detailed, but it's the model's portability and ease of use that make it ideal for outdoor excursions. Ultimate Ears has really made a splash in the Bluetooth speaker market with a number of colourful, fun-sounding and portable models, and the Wonderboom 3 is by no means an exception. Newer rivals have more nuanced, engaging sound For a nominal price hike over the launch price of the Flip 5, there’s certainly more detail here, too. If you want to boost the sound presentation to your liking, you can now tweak things thanks to a new EQ feature in the app. ![]() Yes, it's still 'just' a Bluetooth speaker – but what a great-sounding Bluetooth speaker it is. We might have thought we’d be advising JBL to rework the Flip by now – add a few more features, change it up a bit to keep up with the competition – but instead, we're left praising the sonic chops of a proposition that now offers extra durability (IP67 water and dust proofing over the waterproof-only IPX7-rated Flip 5), plus an extra ounce of space within its trademark zealous and musical presentation. The Flip 5 was a past What Hi-Fi? Award winner, a trick that JBL has more or less repeated with the five-star sequel (if only losing out the top trophy to its Charge 5 bigger brother). Yes, it's another JBL, but at this rate, what were you expecting? The American audio brand remains king of the pile, and with the company's proclivity for producing such great portable speakers, it's little wonder so many of its products are suitable for outdoor use as well. ![]() More critical of recording and source quality
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