Ultimate Ears Megablast Review

Name: Ultimate Ears Megablast
Brand: Ultimate

Kenn Muguna

November 28, 2023

True Score Methodology v1.0

TRUE SCORE

82^%

Absolutely Fresh

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8

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152

Where does this product score?

Expert testers commended the MEGABLAST speaker for its decent bass output, water and dust resistance, and portable design. Specialists were impressed with how well it worked with Alexa and had a great time navigating its app. However, they didn’t appreciate its missing speakerphone functionality and the sound distortion at high volumes.

Product Awards

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Expert Pick

$84.00

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Score Card

E

Expert Score

82

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

C

Customer Score

80

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

82^%

Any product with a True Score above 60 is a Meh

Table of Contents

Expert Score Breakdown_

Publications with higher Trust Scores are given more weight

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Cat Trust Score
NR
The UE Megablast sounds great, but it can’t do everything… read more
F
Cat Trust Score
80
The Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST is amazing for voice assistants. It… read more
?
Cat Trust Score
80
If you want a portable Bluetooth speaker that’s rugged, waterproof… read more
?
Cat Trust Score
80
If you want to take Alexa on the go, the… read more

Customer Score Breakdown_

Product Snapshot

Expert Rankings

Overview_

The Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST was first launched in late 2017 as a top-shelf Bluetooth speaker designed for outdoor use. The speaker can be used with Amazon Alexa through a WiFi connection, and weighing only 2.4 pounds, it is one of the best speakers for users who are constantly on the move. The manufacturer claims that its battery lasts up to 16 hours, and to help keep it on for this long, it has a power-saving feature that can be used to have it shut down after a set time.

Its Bluetooth connectivity range is also pretty good, and even though the best Bluetooth speakers on the market can maintain a strong connection for up to 334 ft, the MEGABLAST has strong signal strength for devices up to 216 ft. Its Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity is an advantage it also shares with the Sonos Roam and Amazon Echo Dot, which you can find out more about in our Sonos Roam review and our Amazon Echo Dot speaker review. Those who’ve placed a very high focus on design over anything else might enjoy our Edifier Prisma BT 2-1 Bluetooth speakers review.

Best For

Best Bright Room TV

Best Gaming TV

Best Home Theater TV

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Consensus_

Reason to Buy

Great build quality
- Reason Test 1
Decent bass response
- Reason Test 2
Works great with Alexa
WiFi connectivity
Graphic equalizer

Reason to Avoid

No speakerphone function
No support for Google Assistant/Siri
Sound distorts at high volume

Key Specs_

	Drivers	0.23 in (5.8 mm) + 9.2 mm
	Panel Type	TN
	Resolution	720 × 480

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Product Comparison_

	Ultimate Ears Megablast Review	Ultimate Ears 3 Review
True Score	82^%	87^%	NR	NR
Ranking	# 8 / 152	# 1 / 152	# /	# /
Market Context	The Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST was first launched in late 2017 as a top-shelf Bluetooth speaker designed for outdoor use. The speaker can be used with… The Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST was first launched in late 2017 as a top-shelf Bluetooth speaker designed for outdoor use. The speaker can be used with Amazon Alexa through a WiFi connection, and weighing only 2.4 pounds, it is one of the best speakers for users who are constantly on the move. The manufacturer claims that its battery lasts up to 16 hours, and to help keep it on for this long, it has a power-saving feature that can be used to have it shut down after a set time. Its Bluetooth connectivity range is also pretty good, and even though the best Bluetooth speakers on the market can maintain a strong connection for up to 334 ft, the MEGABLAST has strong signal strength for devices up to 216 ft. Its Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity is an advantage it also shares with the Sonos Roam and Amazon Echo Dot, which you can find out more about in our Sonos Roam review and our Amazon Echo Dot speaker review. Those who’ve placed a very high focus on design over anything else might enjoy our Edifier Prisma BT 2-1 Bluetooth speakers review.	While buyers might find that the Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST and the Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 look almost indistinguishably similar, the MEGABLAST features voice assistant support… While buyers might find that the Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST and the Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 look almost indistinguishably similar, the MEGABLAST features voice assistant support and WiFi connectivity while the MEGABOOM 3 does not. We’ve looked into the MEGABOOM 3 in our Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 review, so feel free to check that out.	The Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST also has voice assistant support and WiFi connectivity, while the Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 does not. However, the BOOM 3 is… The Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST also has voice assistant support and WiFi connectivity, while the Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 does not. However, the BOOM 3 is smaller in size, and it also has a longer 13.7-hour battery life than the 8.1-hour playtime of the MEGABLAST. See what else its got to offer in our Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 review.	The Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST has a graphic equalizer while the JBL Charge 4 does not, and it also comes with voice assistant support and WiFi… The Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST has a graphic equalizer while the JBL Charge 4 does not, and it also comes with voice assistant support and WiFi connectivity, which are both missing on the Charge 4.
Drivers	0.23 in (5.8 mm) + 9.2 mm	0.23 in (5.8 mm) + 9.2 mm	–	–
Panel Type	TN	LCD	–	–
Resolution	720 × 480	1920 × 1080 (Full HD)	–	–
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Dig Deeper		Read Review →: Ultimate Ears 3 Review

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Score Card

E

Expert Score

82

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

C

Customer Score

80

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

82^%

Any product with a True Score above 60 is a Meh

Expert Score Breakdown_

Publications with higher Trust Scores are given more weight

A
Trust Score
?
Cat Trust Score
NR
The UE Megablast sounds great, but it can’t do everything an Amazon smart speaker can. read more
F
Trust Score
F
Cat Trust Score
80
The Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST is amazing for voice assistants. It has built-in Alexa support over… read more
?
Trust Score
?
Cat Trust Score
80
If you want a portable Bluetooth speaker that’s rugged, waterproof and able to pump out… read more
?
Trust Score
?
Cat Trust Score
80
If you want to take Alexa on the go, the UE Megablast is one of… read more
?
Trust Score
?
Cat Trust Score
80
Ultimate Ears is still very focused on audio quality and design, and the MEGABLAST proves… read more
?
Trust Score
?
Cat Trust Score
100
REVIEW – It’s been a while since I reviewed a wireless speaker. I’ve heard good… read more