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Ultimate Ears BOOM 3

Ultimate EarsPortable wireless speaker

BOOM 3

Released September 2018.8Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2018/Introducing-Ultimate-Ears-BOOM-3-and-MEGABOOM-3-Packed-With-New-Features/default.aspxRead 23 October 2026Press release of 30 August 2018: available in the US and select countries in Europe and Asia in September 2018. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Rated audio power
Not available
Playback time (claimed)
15h
Dust and water rating
IP67
Weight
608g

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Ports

  • Micro USB
  • Other

All specs

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General

Series
BOOM1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026
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
Not available
Announced
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
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.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
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)
$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)
€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
US1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026US store page, reference market.
Colours
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
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

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
Driver typeCountDiameter (mm)
Active driver238
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
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 power
Not available
Rated audio power on mains
Not available
Audio output power (unspecified rating)
Not available
Peak audio power
Not available
Frequency response lower limit (claimed)
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)
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)
Not available
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
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
Not available
Sound modes
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
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
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 speakers
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
Not available

Connectivity

Bluetooth audio playback
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 version
Not available
Bluetooth codecs
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
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 Audio
Not available
Auracast
Not available
Multipoint
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 devices
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)
45m1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Mobile range of play up to 45 m.
Wi-Fi
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 standards
Not available
Network audio protocols
Not available
USB audio input
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 playback
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
Not available
Ports
ConnectorCountRole
Micro USB1Charging input under the rear weather door
Other1Charging 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

Speakerphone
No11Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/ultimate-ears/boom-3Read 23 October 2026Public header says Speakerphone: No. Locked numeric cells were not read.
Voice assistants
Not available
Controls
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
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
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
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
Not available
Lighting modes
Not available

Smart home

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Matter controller
Not available
Thread border router
Not available
Zigbee hub
Not available

Battery and charging

Built-in battery
Yes1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026
Playback time (claimed)
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)
Not available
Battery energy
Not available
Battery capacity
Not available
Nominal battery voltage
Not available
Battery chemistry
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 battery
Not available
Full charge time
Not available
Quick charge duration
Not available
Playback after quick charge
Not available
Charging input rating
Not available
Max charging input
Not available
USB Power Delivery charging
Not available
Charges other devices
Not available
Max power-bank output
Not available
Wireless charging
Not available

Durability

Dust and water rating
IP671Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026IP67, can be submerged for up to 30 minutes.
Floats
Yes1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026
Drop resistance
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 height
Not available
Carry features
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

Playback time (measured)
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)
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)
Not available
High-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Audio latency (measured)
ConnectionLatency (ms)
Bluetooth141
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)
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions
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.
Weight
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
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
Not available
Other certifications
Not available

In the box

In the box
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.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
2years1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026

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