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Series

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BOOM1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A31051Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Owner's manual cover and EU declaration name Model No. A3105. The same model number covers an older and a newer hardware revision.

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

848061063943, 1946440596754Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B01MTB55WHRead 21 October 2026Item details of the Black listing, model number A3105 and item type name A3105011, give UPC 848061063943 and 194644059675 and GTIN 00848061063943. Only the Black color is stored, so only its codes are stored. Other colors have their own codes.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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30 August 20188Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2018/Introducing-Ultimate-Ears-BOOM-3-and-MEGABOOM-3-Packed-With-New-Features/default.aspxRead 23 October 2026

Status

Available4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B01MTB55WHRead 21 October 2026Current US listing sells the speaker, ASIN B01MTB55WH, model number A3105.

Available1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026US store sells it at 149.99 USD with an Add to cart button (read 2026-10-23). RTINGS says the BOOM 4 replaced it, but the maker still sells it.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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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)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$149.998Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2018/Introducing-Ultimate-Ears-BOOM-3-and-MEGABOOM-3-Packed-With-New-Features/default.aspxRead 23 October 2026Suggested retail price for BOOM 3 is 149.99 USD. US price, tax treatment not stated.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€49.996Press articlemobiflip.de/anker-soundcore-2/ampRead 13 October 2026Report says the launch price is 49.99 EUR through Amazon in Germany. USD launch reports differ (39.99 USD at Gizchina, about 50 USD at TechRadar), so no USD price is stored.

€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.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B01MTB55WHRead 21 October 2026Amazon US listing.

US1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026US store page, reference market.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B01MTB55WHRead 21 October 2026Only the Black selection of the listing is stored. Other colors are sold.

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 typeiHome covers speakers made to stay in one place, including smart speakers. A speaker with Wi-Fi or a voice assistant can be of any type.

Portable4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B01MTB55WHRead 21 October 2026Listing says Speaker Type Portable Speaker and the maker title says Portable Bluetooth Speaker.

Portable1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Maker calls it a super-portable wireless Bluetooth speaker with a carry loop and battery.

Audio

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Audio channelsiSound channels reproduced by one speaker. Pairing two speakers for stereo is separate.

Stereo4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B01MTB55WHRead 21 October 2026Maker title says 12W Stereo Sound and the details say Audio Output Mode Stereo. One physical bar with two drivers.

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 driversiPowered audio transducers in one speaker. Passive radiators are counted separately. Circular diameter and rectangular width and height have separate columns. Per-driver power must state continuous or RMS basis and battery or mains operation in the source note.

Asoundcore 2

Driver type	Count
Full-range driver	2

Source1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Specifications table lists Driver (full range) 1.5 inch x 2, so two full-range drivers. The 1.5 inch size is not labelled as a diameter, and the Amazon listing gives a different 6 cm driver size, so no diameter is stored.

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 radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

112Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/The-Main-Differences-Between-Soundcore-2-and-Soundcore-3-SpeakerRead 21 October 2026Maker support article says Soundcore 2 has dual neodymium drivers and one passive radiator. Amazon's text mentions a spiral bass port, which is not a passive radiator and is not counted. The article is for the original version and the maker says the new version differs only in the Bluetooth chip.

21Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 202614Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-3Read 23 October 2026Two passive radiators, one per side.

Rated audio poweriMaker-published total rated continuous audio output. Battery power is used for portable speakers when mains and battery ratings differ. Peak marketing power is separate.

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Rated audio power on mainsiTotal rated continuous audio output with external power. Store a separate battery rating when the maker publishes both.

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Audio output power (unspecified rating)iMaker- or reviewer-published audio output power whose continuous or peak rating basis is not stated. This is separate from rated continuous output and explicitly published peak output.

12W1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Specifications table says Audio output 12W+ with no continuous or peak basis. Impedance is 4 ohm. The Amazon A+ text calls 12 watts peak power, so the basis stays unspecified.

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Peak audio poweriExplicitly published peak audio output. Never substitute for rated continuous output.

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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

70Hz1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Specifications table says 70 Hz - 20 KHz. No tolerance is stated.

90Hz1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Published 90 Hz to 20 kHz. No tolerance stated.

Frequency response upper limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

20kHz1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Specifications table says 70 Hz - 20 KHz. No tolerance is stated.

20kHz1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Published 90 Hz to 20 kHz. No tolerance stated.

Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)

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Adjustable equalizeriUser-adjustable frequency bands. Selecting fixed sound presets alone does not qualify.

No9Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/anker/soundcore-2Read 21 October 2026Review text says the speaker does not offer any sound customization features.

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 bandsiNumber of user-adjustable frequency bands. Do not count sound presets.

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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 adjustmentiAdjusts audio to placement or playback conditions. Keep the named feature and conditions in the source note.

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Sound modesiNamed playback modes. Battery extension modes are also qualified in battery source notes.

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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 pairingiTwo compatible speakers can play separate left and right channels.

Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Manual describes True Wireless Stereo pairing of two SoundCore 2 speakers with separate left and right channels. Support says an old and a new revision cannot be paired with each other.12Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/The-Main-Differences-Between-Soundcore-2-and-Soundcore-3-SpeakerRead 21 October 2026Maker support article says Soundcore 2 supports TWS and can pair with 2 speakers. Old and new versions cannot be paired with each other.

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 protocolsiNamed systems for linking compatible speakers, such as PartyBoost, Auracast or Party Connect. Linking support does not establish compatibility across all models.

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PartyUp3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230314222408/https://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/wireless-speakers/boom-3.htmlRead 23 October 2026PartyUp in the BOOM app. Works with BOOM, MEGABOOM and HYPERBOOM speakers.

Max linked speakersiPublished maximum in a speaker group. A stereo pair is recorded separately. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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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 speakersiPublished maximum speakers in one Bluetooth playback group, including the first speaker. Source notes name the compatible models or families, linking system and firmware requirements. Wi-Fi groups and concurrent Bluetooth source devices are excluded. A stereo pair alone does not establish the maximum when other Bluetooth linking systems are supported. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playbackiPlays audio streamed over Bluetooth from a phone or other source. Bluetooth used only for setup or app control does not count.

Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Bluetooth Pairing section pairs a phone, and the AUX section says to remove the cable to return to Bluetooth mode.

Yes1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Maker page and Compatibility row: plays audio from Bluetooth devices using A2DP.

Bluetooth versioniVersion of the Bluetooth radio. Some Wi-Fi speakers use Bluetooth only for setup. See Bluetooth audio playback.

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Bluetooth codecsiExplicitly supported receive codecs. Bluetooth version alone does not establish codecs.

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SBC17Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/ue/1407679/ultimate-ears-boom-3-review-boom-2-successorRead 23 October 2026Review: connects through Bluetooth using the SBC codec, with no aptX. Only SBC is stored.

Bluetooth profiles

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A2DP1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Compatibility row names the A2DP audio profile. Bluetooth version is not published.

Bluetooth LE AudioiExplicit LE Audio support. Bluetooth LE for app control alone does not qualify.

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AuracastiExplicit Auracast support. Sending, receiving and speaker-group roles belong in source notes.

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth source connections. Pairing memory and speaker-to-speaker linking do not qualify.

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Yes3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230314222408/https://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/wireless-speakers/boom-3.htmlRead 23 October 2026Wireless capabilities: pair up to 8 Bluetooth source devices and connect up to two source devices at the same time.

Multipoint source devicesiMaximum concurrently connected Bluetooth source devices, not remembered pairings.

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23Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230314222408/https://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/wireless-speakers/boom-3.htmlRead 23 October 2026Connect up to two source devices at the same time. The current US page no longer repeats this line.

Bluetooth range (claimed)iMaker-claimed Bluetooth range to the source device. Test conditions belong in the source note.

20m1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Specifications table says Range 20 m / 66 ft.

45m1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Mobile range of play up to 45 m.

Wi-FiiBuilt-in Wi-Fi, for audio streaming, setup or control.

No9Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/anker/soundcore-2Read 21 October 2026Public summary at the top of the review says Wi-Fi No.

No11Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/ultimate-ears/boom-3Read 23 October 2026Public header says Wi-Fi: No. Bluetooth only.14Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-3Read 23 October 2026Bluetooth only, no Wi-Fi.

Wi-Fi standardsiOne 802.11 name per item, such as 802.11ax. A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is 802.11ac and Wi-Fi 6 is 802.11ax. Older standards are listed only when a source names them.

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Network audio protocolsiNamed systems that stream audio to the speaker over the home network. AirPlay is written as AirPlay 2. Chromecast built-in is written as Google Cast. Other names follow the maker, such as Spotify Connect.

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USB audio inputiPlayback from a connected computer or phone through USB. Charging, service ports and USB flash-drive playback do not qualify.

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No13Reviewm.gsmarena.com/ultimate_ears_boom_3_review-news-35813.phpRead 23 October 2026Review: the only way to input sound is Bluetooth. The microUSB port is for charging.

USB drive playbackiPlayback of audio files on a connected USB storage device.

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No13Reviewm.gsmarena.com/ultimate_ears_boom_3_review-news-35813.phpRead 23 October 2026Review: no input other than Bluetooth. No USB drive playback.

USB audio file formats

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PortsiPhysical speaker connectors. Record charging, audio input, power output and service roles separately. A shared microphone and guitar jack is one port. A combo jack that takes XLR and 6.35 mm plugs is 6.35 mm audio, and the role names XLR. Optical is a TOSLINK digital audio socket.

Asoundcore 2

Connector	Count	Role
3.5 mm audio	1	AUX audio input

Source1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026AUX section says Connect via AUX and that the SoundLine AUX cable is sold separately. The manual does not name the connector size. TechRadar, SoundGuys and the maker's support article name an aux input, and TechRadar and SoundGuys call it 3.5 mm. The charging port is not stored. It is micro USB on the original units. Amazon US reviews from 2026 describe a newer unit with a USB-C port.7Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-anker-2Read 21 October 2026Specs list Connection Type Bluetooth and wired-aux-3.5mm, and Charging Method Micro-USB.8Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/anker-soundcore-2Read 21 October 2026Review says a water resistant flap on the side protects the microUSB charging port and the 3.5mm aux port.12Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/The-Main-Differences-Between-Soundcore-2-and-Soundcore-3-SpeakerRead 21 October 2026Maker support article says Soundcore 2 has a Micro-USB port and an AUX-in port, and Soundcore 3 has USB-C. It also says Soundcore 2 has no app support. Amazon US reviews describe a newer unit with USB-C, so only the AUX input is stored.

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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SpeakerphoneiBuilt-in microphone and call support, through a connected phone or a voice assistant's calling. A microphone used only for voice commands does not count. Microphone inputs for karaoke are separate.

Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Controls table documents answer, end, reject, hold and transfer of calls between speaker and phone. What Hi-Fi confirms a built-in microphone.

No11Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/ultimate-ears/boom-3Read 23 October 2026Public header says Speakerphone: No. Locked numeric cells were not read.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants explicitly usable through the speaker, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or Sonos Voice Control. State whether a connected phone is required.

Siri, Google Assistant1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Controls table says press and hold for 1 second activates Siri or other voice control software. This runs through the connected phone. Google Assistant is named by What Hi-Fi.5Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/anker-soundcore-2Read 13 October 2026Review of 10 May 2019 says the built-in microphone talks to Siri, Google Assistant or makes hands-free calls.

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Controls

Power, Bluetooth pairing, Play/pause, Next track, Volume up/down, Answer/end call, Voice assistant1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Controls table: press for play/pause, double press for skip forward, press for volume up/down, call handling and voice assistant. Power and Bluetooth pairing buttons are in the pairing and power sections.

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

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UE | BOOM4Owner's manualsupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/18601577361559-Getting-Started-BOOM-3Read 23 October 2026The guide points to the Ultimate Ears BOOM and MEGABOOM app. The support EQ article calls it UE | BOOM.

App platforms

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iOS, Android5Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/19154583137175-How-To-Use-The-Ultimate-Ears-Boom-AppRead 23 October 2026Download the BOOM app from the Google Play store or the App Store. The article lists BOOM 3 as supported.

User firmware updates

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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 lightingiDecorative or ambient lighting. Status, battery, connection and microphone indicator LEDs alone do not qualify.

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Lighting modes

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Smart home

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Thread border routeriConnects Thread smart home devices to the home network.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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Battery and charging

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Built-in battery

Yes3Maker product pageca.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-2-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 13 October 2026Maker text names a built-in 5,200mAh Li-ion battery. No user replacement is documented.

Yes1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026

Playback time (claimed)iMaximum maker-claimed music playback on one charge in normal playback mode. Battery extension or reduced-bass boost modes belong in battery_life_boost_h. Record volume and lighting conditions in the source note.

24h1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Specifications table says Play time up to 24 hours, varies by volume level and content.

15h1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Up to 15 hours on a single charge. Varies with use, settings and environment. No volume stated.

Playback with battery extension (claimed)iTotal claimed runtime with the named battery extension mode enabled. Store the total, not only the extra hours. Keep sound and lighting restrictions in the source note.

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Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not calculate from an assumed voltage.

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Battery capacityiPublished pack capacity at the voltage in battery_voltage_v. Do not substitute power-bank output capacity. A figure written per cell, such as 5000mAh*2, is not a pack capacity unless the maker states the pack figure.

5,200mAh3Maker product pageca.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-2-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 13 October 2026Maker text says a 5,200mAh Li-ion battery for 24 hours. The iFixit replacement guide (https://ifixit.com/Guide/Anker+SoundCore+2+Battery+Replacement/140279) describes two 2600 mAh 18650 cells in series at 7.4 V, so 5,200 mAh looks like the sum of both cells and not a series-pack rating. No nominal voltage is published, so none is stored.

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Nominal battery voltage

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Battery chemistry

Lithium-ion3Maker product pageca.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-2-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 13 October 2026Maker text says Li-ion.

Lithium-ion1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Embedded spec table: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery. Capacity and voltage are not published.

User-replaceable batteryiBattery that the maker documents as replaceable by the user. Service replacement does not qualify.

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Full charge timeiTime from discharged to full under the maker conditions. Adapter rating and simultaneous use belong in source notes.

3h1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Specifications table says Charging time 3 hours. Charger and simultaneous use are not stated.

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Quick charge duration

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Playback after quick chargeiClaimed music playback after quick_charge_min of charging. Source conditions apply.

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Charging input ratingiPublished speaker input voltage and current. An adapter rating alone does not establish device input.

5 V DC at 2 A1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Specifications table says Input 5V 2A.

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Max charging inputiPublished maximum charging input. USB audio power requirements and adapter output are separate.

10W2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3105QSG.pdfRead 21 October 2026Quick Start Guide V2 says the power delivered by the charger must be between min 0.1 W required by the radio equipment and max 10 W in order to achieve the maximum charging speed. It matches the Input 5V 2A line. The guide covers the new version, where the 7th digit of the serial number is C.

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USB Power Delivery charging

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Charges other devices

No4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B01MTB55WHRead 21 October 2026The maker's comparison table on the listing shows Charge Out with a cross for the soundcore 2 and AuX in with a tick. The same listing has a generic attribute Smartphone-Charging under Additional Features, which does not fit a speaker with only a charging input and an aux input, so it is not used.

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Max power-bank outputiPublished power delivered by the speaker to another device. Output voltage and current belong in the source note.

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Wireless chargingiThe speaker battery can be charged wirelessly. Wireless power output to another device is separate.

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Durability

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Dust and water ratingiExact published IP rating. Keep separate ratings, such as IP68 and IP69, as separate entries.

IPX71Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Specifications table says Waterproof rating IPX 7. TechRadar and Android Central call it IPX5, which is the 2017 launch wording and is not used.

IP671Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026IP67, can be submerged for up to 30 minutes.

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Yes1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026

Drop resistanceiExplicit maker claim or defined drop test. Do not infer from rugged wording.

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Yes1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Page says the speaker passed more than 25 durability tests including multiple drop tests. Archived maker page footnote lists BOOM 3 as drop proof. No drop height is stated.

Drop test heightiMaker-published tested height. Surface and conditions belong in source notes.

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Carry featuresiPublished handles, straps, carabiners or wheels.

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Fabric loop13Reviewm.gsmarena.com/ultimate_ears_boom_3_review-news-35813.phpRead 23 October 2026Fabric loop on the back.14Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-3Read 23 October 2026Small fabric loop on the back for a carabiner. No carabiner included.

Measured

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Playback time (measured)iReviewer-measured playback per charge. Volume, lighting, sound mode, firmware and connection belong in the source note.

15h9Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/anker/soundcore-2Read 21 October 2026Public review text says its 15-hour battery life. The detailed result is members-only. RTINGS battery method on its test page, read 2026-10-21: fully charged, a track on loop at 80 dB SPL at 1 m until the speaker stops. Review dated 2021-01-22 and tested with Methodology v0.8. RTINGS tested the Black unit and also an Upgraded unit, and the text does not say which one gave the 15 hours. Firmware is not stated. The maker's 24 hours is up to and varies with volume, and 80 dB SPL at 1 m is a high listening level.

15.45h12Measurementleclaireur.fnac.com/test/27027-test-labo-de-lultimate-ears-boom-3-des-ameliorations-bienvenues-mais-surtout-ergonomiquesRead 23 October 2026Labo Fnac average of 15 h 27 min (15.45 h). Volume and source are not published on the page.

Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum SPL. Distance, test method and power source belong in source notes.

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87dB12Measurementleclaireur.fnac.com/test/27027-test-labo-de-lultimate-ears-boom-3-des-ameliorations-bienvenues-mais-surtout-ergonomiquesRead 23 October 2026Microphone at 50 cm. Best level 87 dB at 10 percent distortion, measured at 60, 80 and 100 Hz. The 87 dB is the 100 Hz result. Battery power.

Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured low-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured high-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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Audio latency (measured)iReviewer-measured source-to-speaker latency. Source device, app, codec, firmware and connection belong in source notes. App compensation may affect results.

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BUltimate Ears BOOM 3

Connection	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	141

Source12Measurementleclaireur.fnac.com/test/27027-test-labo-de-lultimate-ears-boom-3-des-ameliorations-bienvenues-mais-surtout-ergonomiquesRead 23 October 2026Bluetooth latency of 141 ms. Source device, codec and app are not stated.

Full charge time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from empty to full. Power adapter and method belong in the source note.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiSpeaker body width, height and depth on explicitly identified axes. Unlabeled tuples do not establish axis meanings. Handle, strap and orientation conditions belong in the source note.

Width165Height54Depth45mm(6.5 × 2.1 × 1.8 in)4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B01MTB55WHRead 21 October 2026Measurements say Item Dimensions D x W x H 1.77 in x 6.5 in x 2.13 in. This matches SoundGuys at 45 x 165 x 54 mm. The manual lists 168 x 47 x 56 mm without axis labels, so it is not used for the axes.7Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-anker-2Read 21 October 2026Specs list Dimensions Width 165 mm, Height 54 mm, Depth 45 mm. The same page lists Weight 400 g, which differs from the maker's 414 g and is not used.8Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/anker-soundcore-2Read 21 October 2026Review of the 2017 launch unit says it measures 165mm x 54mm x 45mm.

Width73Height184Depth73mm(2.9 × 7.2 × 2.9 in)1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Embedded Specs and Compatibility: height 184 mm, width 73 mm. The archived maker page calls 73 mm the diameter, so width and depth are both 73 mm.

WeightiSpeaker mass including its battery. Excludes packaging, charger and removable carry accessories unless the source states otherwise.

414g(14.6 oz)1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Specifications table says Weight 414 g / 14.6 oz. The manual size tuple 168 x 47 x 56 mm has no axis labels, so no dimensions are stored.

608g(1.3 lb)1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Embedded Specs and Compatibility: 608 g (21.45 oz).

Body materials

Plastic, Rubber coating, Metal grille4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B01MTB55WHRead 21 October 2026Additional details say Enclosure Material Plastic.8Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/anker-soundcore-2Read 21 October 2026Review says the body is coated in grippy matte black rubber and the front has a black metal grille that hides two 6-watt drivers.

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

2AOKB-A3105, 2AOKB-A3105C10Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOKBA3105Read 21 October 2026FCC ID 2AOKB-A3105, SoundCore 2, Anker Innovations Limited, grantee code 2AOKB and product code A3105. Mirror of the FCC database. Latest application 2023-08-24 for 2402 to 2480 MHz.11Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOKBA3105CRead 21 October 2026FCC ID 2AOKB-A3105C, SoundCore 2, Anker Innovations Limited, original equipment grant 2025-09-29. It is the filing for the newer revision, which the Quick Start Guide V2 marks with a C as the 7th digit of the serial number.

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Other certifications

EU Declaration of Conformity (Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU), EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026EU declaration on the manual says Anker Innovations Limited declares that radio equipment type A3105 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3105QSG.pdfRead 21 October 2026Quick Start Guide V2 says Anker Innovations Limited declares that this product is in compliance with Directives 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU and amendment (EU) 2015/863.

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In the box

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In the box

Speaker, Power cable, Quick Start Guide4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B01MTB55WHRead 21 October 2026What's in the box: speaker, power cable, Quick Start Guide. The listing title says Bluetooth 6, which is the newer revision. The 2020 manual says Bluetooth 5.0, so no Bluetooth version is stored.

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

ca.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-2-portable-bluetooth-speaker3Maker product pageca.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-2-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 13 October 2026Maker's Canadian product page. The US maker page did not load for this model. The page shows the product as sold out.

www.ultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-0013501Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026

Spec sheet

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www.logitech.com/en-us/products/speakers/bluetooth-speakers/boom-3.html2Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/products/speakers/bluetooth-speakers/boom-3.htmlRead 23 October 2026Maker Specs and Details tab: part number, dimensions, weight and the technical specification text.

Manual

salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdf1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026

support.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/18601577361559-Getting-Started-BOOM-34Owner's manualsupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/18601577361559-Getting-Started-BOOM-3Read 23 October 2026Maker Getting Started guide for BOOM 3. No PDF manual was found.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1.5years2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3105QSG.pdfRead 21 October 2026Quick Start Guide V2 (PDF created April 2026) lists an 18-month limited warranty, so 1.5 years. The Amazon US listing also says 18 months. It repeats Input 5V 2A, charging time 3 hours and playtime up to 24 hours.

2years1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026

Both are also in the API. Back to all wireless speakers.