Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 vs Bose SoundLink Max

Despite their differing designs, the Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 and the Bose SoundLink Max have similar feature sets and performance. They're both portable enough to be carried in one hand and have stellar battery life performances for all-day playback. The Ultimate Ears' 360-degree design means that it has better directivity, though, even if both speakers are capable of playing stereo content. It also has a slightly better build quality. That said, the Bose can get louder with less compression at max volume, and its frequency response is more balanced. Both speakers are capable of a punchy bass sound, but the Bose has better extension in these lower frequencies and has a more even treble response.