This Powerful Portable Speaker Is $70 Off During Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
Amazon’s big spring sale is almost over, but there are still deals you can take advantage of , including this comprehensive list of tech deals from Lifehacker associate tech editor Michelle Ehrhardt. If you’re looking for a portable speaker, check out the Megaboom 4 from Ultimate Ears, which is currently $129.99 (originally $199.99)—the lowest price it’s reached, according to price tracking tools .
UE is well known in the portable speaker market for producing some of the best outdoor speaker systems. The Megaboom series is the flagship speaker of the brand and the fourth version of this speaker is long overdue. The update brings fast USB-C charging, increased battery life of up to 20 hours, control of media playback with physical buttons, greater bass range, and better sound with more balance.
Thanks to the design of its UE speakers, you get 360-degree sound that’s perfect for outdoor use (but it sounds great indoors, too). This speaker, like many others in its lineup, floats on water and is rated IP67 for water and dust resistance. The companion app allows you to fully customize the equalizer, connect the speaker to other UE speakers to create stereo sound, set the alarm to music, and control it remotely using the app.
Despite the updates, the Megaboom 4 isn’t as loud as its predecessor, peaking at around 83dB, and the audio quality at these levels will sound a little compressed, but if you don’t like listening to music, this won’t be a big problem.
If you’re looking for a great portable speaker with cutting-edge technology, the Megaboom 4 won’t disappoint, especially at this price.
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