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Marshall Willen II vs Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Product A: Marshall
45 of 96 known
Change Marshall Willen II
Product B: Ultimate Ears
54 of 96 known
Change Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
43 of 87 fields differ
- 24 different values
- 19 known for one only
- 12 the same
- 32 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 82 wireless speakers.
- Lowest frequencyLower is betterA: 75HzB: 90HzMarshall is 15 Hz lower.
- Playback time (claimed)A: 17hB: 15hMarshall is 2 h higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AMarshall: 100.5 × 100.5 mm
- BUltimate Ears: 73 × 184 mm
Weight
0 to 25,000 g
All 96 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
984-001348, 984-001350, 984-001351, 984-0013522Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/products/speakers/bluetooth-speakers/boom-3.htmlRead 23 October 2026This page lists part number 984-001350. The other colour part numbers come from the retailer pages in the sources.18Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Ultimate_Ears_BOOM_3_Portable_Wireless_Bluetooth_Speaker__Night_Black__984-001348Read 23 October 2026Night Black is part number 984-001348. Lagoon Blue is 984-001350 on the maker page.19Spec databasegearbrain.com/devices/3C308330C41B11EB91B0D0B61C6BC496.htmlRead 23 October 2026Ultraviolet Purple is part number 984-001351.20Spec databasegearbrain.com/devices/081361C5C3FC11EB91B0D0B61C6BC496.htmlRead 23 October 2026Sunset Red is part number 984-001352.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Ultimate Ears BOOM 411Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/ultimate-ears/boom-3Read 23 October 2026Public notice: this speaker was replaced by the Ultimate Ears BOOM 4.21Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-4Read 23 October 2026Trusted Reviews says a successor to the UE Boom 3 finally arrived in the Boom 4.
Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
€1509Press articlemobiflip.de/ue-boom-megaboom-3Read 23 October 2026German IFA 2018 launch report: UE Boom 3 costs 150 Euro. Igor'sLAB also gives a German EIA of 150 euros. Stored as the reported 150. No maker euro document was found. Tax treatment not stated.10Reviewigorslab.de/en/ultimate-ears-boom-3-in-test-bluetooth-party-cracker-or-windyRead 23 October 2026Review states an EIA (German list price) of 150 euros.
Markets
Colours
Black and Brass, Cream1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/willen-iiRead 13 October 2026Colorways table lists Black and Brass and Cream.
Night Black, Sunset Red, Lagoon Blue, Ultraviolet Purple8Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2018/Introducing-Ultimate-Ears-BOOM-3-and-MEGABOOM-3-Packed-With-New-Features/default.aspxRead 23 October 2026Four launch colours: Night (Black), Sunset (Red), Lagoon (Blue), Ultraviolet (Purple). Written as the retailer and archived maker pages write them.
Speaker type
Audio
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Audio channels
Stereo3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230314222408/https://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/wireless-speakers/boom-3.htmlRead 23 October 2026Maker text: stereophonic audio that radiates evenly in all directions. One physical speaker.14Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-3Read 23 October 2026Review calls it a stereo speaker with drivers firing in opposite directions.
Audio drivers
AMarshall Willen II
| Driver type | Count | Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Full-range driver | 1 | 50.8 |
BUltimate Ears BOOM 3
| Driver type | Count | Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Active driver | 2 | 38 |
Source1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026AUDIO row: two 2 inch drivers and two 2 x 4 inch passive radiators. The 2 inch figure is a nominal class. The lab test measured 38 mm, which is stored. See the Fnac lab source.12Measurementleclaireur.fnac.com/test/27027-test-labo-de-lultimate-ears-boom-3-des-ameliorations-bienvenues-mais-surtout-ergonomiquesRead 23 October 2026Labo Fnac measured the two active drivers at 38 mm diameter and the passive radiators at 40 x 80 mm. The maker rounds to 2 inch.13Reviewm.gsmarena.com/ultimate_ears_boom_3_review-news-35813.phpRead 23 October 2026Two active drivers firing left and right and two passive radiators below them.14Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-3Read 23 October 2026Two 2 inch active drivers, each paired with a passive radiator.
Passive radiators
Rated audio power
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Rated audio power on mains
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Audio output power (unspecified rating)
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Peak audio power
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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)
Frequency response upper limit (claimed)
Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)
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Adjustable equalizer
Yes1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Key features: 4 presets and a customized tuner.6Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/16007695217943-How-can-I-customize-the-EQRead 23 October 2026Support article: drag the nodes of any EQ mode in the UE | BOOM app. One custom EQ can be saved for BOOM 3.
Equalizer bands
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57Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/discover/c/appsRead 23 October 2026Maker app page describes a fully customizable 5-band equalizer in the BOOM app. Trusted Reviews also counts five bands for BOOM 3.14Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-3Read 23 October 2026App has four presets and a custom setting with five EQ bands.
Automatic sound adjustment
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Sound modes
Marshall, Push, Voice4Reviewdigit.in/reviews/audio-video/marshall-willen-ii-review-a-small-package-that-packs-a-punch.htmlRead 13 October 2026Review names the app presets Marshall (default), Push and Voice.
The Standard, Cramped Spaces, Voices, Bass Jump15Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-3Read 23 October 2026App presets: The Standard, Cramped Spaces, Voices and Bass Jump, plus a custom tuner. Maker says four presets.
Wireless stereo pairing
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Yes15Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-3Read 23 October 2026The app can link two UE Boom 3 speakers for stereo sound. What Hi-Fi and Expert Reviews say the same.16Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-3Read 23 October 2026The Boom app lets you link two Boom 3s for stereo sound. Its tech specs box lists the larger MEGABOOM 3 size and weight, so those values are not used.17Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/ue/1407679/ultimate-ears-boom-3-review-boom-2-successorRead 23 October 2026Two Boom 3 speakers can run as a stereo pair.
Speaker link protocols
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Max linked speakers
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1503Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230314222408/https://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/wireless-speakers/boom-3.htmlRead 23 October 2026Archived page says over 150 speakers. The press release and the support article say up to 150, which is stored.5Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/19154583137175-How-To-Use-The-Ultimate-Ears-Boom-AppRead 23 October 2026PartyUp pairs up to 150 speakers. Any BOOM or MEGABOOM can join.
Max Bluetooth group speakers
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Connectivity
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Bluetooth audio playback
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth profiles
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Bluetooth LE Audio
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Auracast
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Multipoint
Multipoint source devices
Bluetooth range (claimed)
Wi-Fi
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Wi-Fi standards
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Network audio protocols
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USB audio input
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USB drive playback
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USB audio file formats
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Ports
AMarshall Willen II
| Connector | Count | Role |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C | 1 | Charging power input |
BUltimate Ears BOOM 3
| Connector | Count | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Micro USB | 1 | Charging input under the rear weather door |
| Other | 1 | Charging contacts on the base for the POWER UP dock (sold separately) |
Source12Measurementleclaireur.fnac.com/test/27027-test-labo-de-lultimate-ears-boom-3-des-ameliorations-bienvenues-mais-surtout-ergonomiquesRead 23 October 2026Lab confirms a microUSB port behind the rear cover, no mini-jack, and a port on the base for the Power Up dock.13Reviewm.gsmarena.com/ultimate_ears_boom_3_review-news-35813.phpRead 23 October 2026Review: microUSB charging port behind a flap and a metal connector on the base for the Power Up dock. No aux input.
Controls and software
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Speakerphone
Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/willen-iiRead 13 October 2026Built-in microphone for hands-free calls.2Owner's manualmarshall.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-SharedLibrary-Marshall/default/dwe0dadd06/images/cms-pages/user/Marshall_Willen_II_OLM_R1_2_en.pdfRead 13 October 2026Device layout names a microphone that lets the speaker work as a speaker phone.
Voice assistants
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Controls
Power button, Bluetooth pairing and call-routing button, Multi-directional control knob1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/willen-iiRead 13 October 2026Top panel controls: multi-directional control knob, on/off button, Bluetooth pairing button and battery indication.2Owner's manualmarshall.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-SharedLibrary-Marshall/default/dwe0dadd06/images/cms-pages/user/Marshall_Willen_II_OLM_R1_2_en.pdfRead 13 October 2026Control knob: push once for play/pause and calls, left or right to skip, up or down for volume.
Power button, Bluetooth pairing button, Volume up and down buttons, Magic Button for play, pause and skip, Battery level check (volume up and down together)4Owner's manualsupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/18601577361559-Getting-Started-BOOM-3Read 23 October 2026Power button, Bluetooth pairing button, volume plus and minus, Magic Button (short press play or pause, double press skip), plus and minus together for battery level.
Companion app
App platforms
User firmware updates
Yes5Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/19154583137175-How-To-Use-The-Ultimate-Ears-Boom-AppRead 23 October 2026Speaker Updates: a tap in the app updates the speaker.13Reviewm.gsmarena.com/ultimate_ears_boom_3_review-news-35813.phpRead 23 October 2026Review: the app can update the speaker software.
Built-in lighting
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Lighting modes
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Smart home
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Matter controller
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Thread border router
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Zigbee hub
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Battery and charging
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Built-in battery
Playback time (claimed)
Playback with battery extension (claimed)
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Battery energy
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Battery capacity
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Nominal battery voltage
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Battery chemistry
User-replaceable battery
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Full charge time
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Quick charge duration
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Playback after quick charge
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Charging input rating
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Max charging input
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USB Power Delivery charging
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Charges other devices
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Max power-bank output
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Wireless charging
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Durability
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Dust and water rating
Floats
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Drop resistance
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Drop test height
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Measured
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Playback time (measured)
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Max sound pressure (measured)
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Low-frequency extension (measured)
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High-frequency extension (measured)
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Audio latency (measured)
AMarshall Willen II
Not availableBUltimate Ears BOOM 3
| Connection | Latency (ms) |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 141 |
Full charge time (measured)
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions
Width100.5Height100.5Depth43.4mm(4 × 4 × 1.7 in)1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/willen-iiRead 13 October 2026Physical unit table labels width 100.5 mm, height 100.5 mm and depth 43.4 mm. Bare speaker.
Weight
Body materials
Two-tone performance fabric, Rubberised plastic14Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-3Read 23 October 2026Top and bottom are rubberised plastic and the main body is a woven fabric.
Certifications
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FCC IDs
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Willen II speaker, USB-C charging cable, User manual and legal and safety information1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/willen-iiRead 13 October 2026Box contents: speaker, USB-C charging cable, user manual and legal and safety information.
BOOM 3 speaker, Micro-USB cable, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Package contents: BOOM 3 Speaker, Micro-USB Cable, Quick Start Guide.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
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Manual
www.marshall.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-SharedLibrary-Marshall/default/dwe0dadd06/images/cms-pages/user/Marshall_Willen_II_OLM_R1_2_en.pdf2Owner's manualmarshall.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-SharedLibrary-Marshall/default/dwe0dadd06/images/cms-pages/user/Marshall_Willen_II_OLM_R1_2_en.pdfRead 13 October 2026Maker English full online manual, revision 1.2, nine pages.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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