I have the UE Boom but am pretty disappointed with the battery life when its cranked up 80-100%. Is this anywhere close to loud as the UE Boom?
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The battery life is honestly 40 hours at 50% volume - however, as you have noticed, using any speaker a max volume seriously reduces it's battery life. I haven't timed it, but I feel that I get 2x the battery life with the Fugoo than with the UE Boom; however the Boom is still my go-to speaker as it's much, much louder (and I get 10+ hours at partial-volume, more than enough for most events). (Note- there is a firmware upgrade for the Fugoo that I haven't tried yet that is supposed to make it louder, but I have trouble expecting it to top the Boom, which is just really nice and loud. And any more juice they pump out of the speakers will have a corresponding hit on the battery.) The battery life is honestly 40 hours at 50% volume - however, as you have noticed, using any speaker a max volume seriously reduces it's battery life. I haven't timed it, but I feel that I get 2x the battery life with the Fugoo than with the UE Boom; however the Boom is still my go-to speaker as it's much, much louder (and I get 10+ hours at partial-volume, more than enough for most events). (Note- there is a firmware upgrade for the Fugoo that I haven't tried yet that is supposed to make it louder, but I have trouble expecting it to top the Boom, which is just really nice and loud. And... » Read More The battery life is honestly 40 hours at 50% volume - however, as you have noticed, using any speaker a max volume seriously reduces it's battery life. I haven't timed it, but I feel that I get 2x the battery life with the Fugoo than with the UE Boom; however the Boom is still my go-to speaker as it's much, much louder (and I get 10+ hours at partial-volume, more than enough for most events). (Note- there is a firmware upgrade for the Fugoo that I haven't tried yet that is supposed to make it louder, but I have trouble expecting it to top the Boom, which is just really nice and loud. And any more juice they pump out of the speakers will have a corresponding hit on the battery.) « Show Less
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The battery life is honestly 40 hours!! And its waterproof, sandproof, mudproof!! The one big downside was the volume is poor. Unless you are in a quiet room this might not be your speaker. I could not hear it on a boat or on a private plane very well. Volume felt low at the beach. Might have 6 drivers but max volume leaves a lot to be desired.
77329
I've never used the UE, but the fugoo it's not as loud as you think when watching ads.
1973548
Not sure. More than enuff for average listening. If I have to crank it up because it is loud in the shop it drains the battery faster. If you don't care about the battery... It is ridiculous!!!!
1872651
I have had the battery on, outside at a party for 8 hours. The volume was just shy of full blast and it still had a lot of juice the next day. So even if you have it up full blast you get quite a long, long time outta the battery!!! Love my Melody...
2243090
sorry took me so long. It is sometimes so loud I can't lower the volume as much as the boom. But that's a good thing for you, right? !
1677806
That's what I use with it. I purchased 2 and they really are amazing. I just can't believe the sound these little speakers put out. There is a free iPhone app called UE Boom you use if you have 2 to put out stereo.
2134163
It is very loud. I am putting it at 1/3 of master volume at my job site. Very good bass and very long battery. I love it. It is a PA system. My daughters use it to sing karaoke with the iPad.
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I like mine. It performs well and, in my opinion, it's worth the money. However, if you're expecting the kind of sound described in your question, I think you are going to have to spend more money for something more powerful. Good luck.
308530
When I played them together it wasn't really close. The UE Boom had ok sound, but it sounded like a lot of the other bluetooth speakers out there, kind of tinny and flat. The only two that I felt were good was the bose unit and this unit. I wanted something I could take to the beach, potentially get wet, etc. So I got this. I had them next to each other at the store and would go back and forth. I'm very happy with the tdk unit.
818067
Just read the other response and I disagree. Mine is full blast all the time and my phone dies before the speaker
1872653
I had the thing on a medium volume on Saturday, and it wasn't even on a full charge and it was still going when i brought the speaker inside 7-8 hours later. I use it all the time and have yet to use it for enough time for the battery to run out. Amazing battery life.
71179
i came here to ask same thing. love the speaker, really loud but battery went bad really fast and now i can only get about an hour use before it goes dead :'( and from others say i guess it's just a matter of time before it doesn't work at all.
1085448
No I don't think it's overly loud. I use it alot and the hum doesn't bother me. In NYC I have more noise with the windows open. I am very happy with this model.
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The volume isn't as loud overall as they UE Boom but there is a trade off. The Fugoo has superior sound quality and ample volume once you download the software upgrade. As to the 360 sound radius, both do very well.
2151363
Yes it will be loud enough. I would recommend the logitec UE mini boom over the solemate mini though.
851438
I have the Westone UM-2s. They're absolute bliss, but the thump is sometimes heard.
2005321
Yes. It's loud. Boat and backyard no problem. Keep in mind when portable it takes D batteries. I plan to get rechargeables when spring comes around.
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I can only answer for the UE Mini Boom. It has FANTASTIC bass. I literally have to watch where I put it. I had it on my kitchen counter one day and it vibrated the glassware on the counter and made quite a racket. Sound is crystal clear, and the bass is awesome. There is a ton of sound in a 1 pound box. Not that you asked, but the battery life is fantastic. Using it about an hour or two a day, a single charge lasts for like 10 days. Good Luck and have fun. :-)