What is the best alternative to UE ROLL 2?

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Bose SoundLink Mini II

Top Pro

USB charging

Instead of a proprietary charger the Mini II uses USB charging with a plug adapter included, this way users can charge connected to any number of devices as well as an outlet. See More

Top Con

Limited ranges

Rock as well as music with a lot of bass falls a bit flat on the device as the speaker is not able to handle them well which means it compensates by lowering the volume and clipping certain frequencies. See More

Top Pro

Internal mic for speakerphone

Users are able to take calls when their cellphones are connected to the device without having to grab their phone as the Mini II has a built in internal mic for speakerphone calls. See More

Top Pro

Color choice

The mini 2 comes in two colors a grey looking model as well as a white one. This way you can match with other devices or match what is in a kitchen (as white is often a color used in kitchens). See More

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Bose SoundLink Mini

Top Pro

Great sound quality for it`s size

I have tested many portable speakers to take with me on the beach and not to be too heavy, this little monster is just amazing, sound quality and battery life time. See More

Top Con

Discontinued by manufacturer

As of June 2015, this model is no longer being produced by the manufacturer and been replaced with its successor, the Soundlink Mini II. See More

Top Pro

Great sound quality at lower volumes

The Soundlink Mini uses software to make sure there is no distortion on the device meaning that when you go louder the software will quit the music some, which makes for a more even sound, though means that you can not go as loud as some other devices. See More

Top Con

Heavy for its size

The device weighs 1.5 pounds, which feels solid but may be a bit much if you plan on carrying it around to a lot of places. See More

Top Pro

7-hour battery life

Rechargeable lithium ion battery that is reported to last up to 7 hours, which is about the middle ground of higher end bluetooth speakers. See More

Top Con

Proprietary charging port

The charging port is proprietary, which means you need to carry around the charger in order to charge it (instead of using a standard mico usb which is often used in electronics now). This also means if the cord is lost another will have to be purchased, which will be hard to find and costly. See More

Top Pro

Bluetooth connectivity

The device remembers up to six of the last connected devices which makes bluetooth connection relatively easy. See More

Top Pro

Durable construction

An aluminum body with large speakers that gives a sense of an old style radio, the construction of the device feels solid with a weight of 1.5 pounds and a casing that feels as though it will hold up for years no matter how much abuse it takes. See More

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score 3 · Answer 3

Logitech UE Boom

Top Con

Poor musical range

Like most devices with small speakers the range is not that great for bass heavy music. The device is best used for acoustic music, but is serviceable for others. See More

Top Pro

Good battery life

Battery life is reported as over 15 hours, which is not too bad making for a good speaker to use over a weekend without charging. See More

Top Pro

Good quality 360° sound

No matter if you standing/sitting in front or behind the device the sound will be the same due to the design of the device and the speaker placement. See More

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Long range for wireless call and audio

Signal will sustain for about 50 feet making for a good choice for a device that will be kept in a separate room or large room. See More

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Sol Republic DECK

Top Pro

Range over 200 feet

While it is rated at a range of 300 feet (most likely indoors), it works best under or around 200, which is one of the best ranges for such a device. See More

Top Con

Lacks dynamic range

There is little dynamic range for this device, which means that some music may sound good while others will not. This is often the price to be paid with witless music as well as utilizing little speakers. See More

Top Pro

Battery life of 10 hours

The battery life is rated at about ten hours, which is good for portability and weight, while a middle ground of battery life for such a device the less weight makes up for it. See More

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