56points

Marshall Kilburn II

60points

Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3

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Marshall Kilburn II vs Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3

Marshall Kilburn II
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3

Why is Marshall Kilburn II better than Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3?

  • 8 Hz lower low-frequency
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    52 Hzvs60 Hz
  • Has an AUX input
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  • 0.8 newer Bluetooth version
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    5vs4.2
  • Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
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  • Has aptX
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  • Has a 3.5mm male connector
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  • 10.4 dB/mW higher sound pressure level
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    100.4 dB/mWvs90 dB/mW
  • 63 mm shorter
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    162 mmvs225 mm

Why is Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 better than Marshall Kilburn II?

  • 67.66% less body volume
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    1782.22 cm³vs5511.24 cm³
  • Has a passive radiator
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  • Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
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  • Is dustproof and water-resistant
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  • 35.9 m greater wireless connectivity range
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    45 mvs9.1 m
  • 1 years more years under manufacturer's warranty
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    2 yearsvs1 years
  • 6 more live Bluetooth connections
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    8vs2
  • 1.57kg lighter
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    925 gvs2.5kg

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User reviews

Overall rating

Marshall Kilburn II
10.0
1 User reviews
Marshall Kilburn II
10.0/10
1 User reviews
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
10.0
3 User reviews
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
10.0/10
3 User reviews

Features

Build quality

10.0/10
1 votes
9.7/10
3 votes

Sound quality

10.0/10
1 votes
10.0/10
3 votes

Design

10.0/10
1 votes
9.7/10
3 votes

Value for money

10.0/10
1 votes
10.0/10
3 votes

Portability

10.0/10
1 votes
9.0/10
3 votes

Comments

Ngito

Ngito

7 months ago

10 / 10

Marshall Kilburn 2 is the Best Bluetooth speaker.

Ngito

Ngito

7 months ago

10 / 10

First, its rugged look is as rustic as can ever be. Its a hardy piece of toy that can fall several feet and still remain unhurt. Lets not even talk about the fact that it has a manual control deck with three knobs allowing you to manipulate the sound to your desired quality. Want more bass? Less bass? More treble? Very possible with the Kilburn 2. Most other Bluetooth speakers come with a rigidly packed sound frequency and you cant change the sound quality expect through increasing or reducing the volume. Finally, which other Bluetooth speaker gives you 20 hours of battery playtime without plugging in to a power source? Oh, and do we need to say that it remains the loudest speaker for its size.

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Design

Ingress Protection (IP) rating

IPX2

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3)

The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
volume

5511.24 cm³

1782.22 cm³

Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
A speaker driver is an individual transducer that converts electrical energy to sound waves. More drivers may result in better sound quality.
driver unit size

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Marshall Kilburn II)

55 mm

The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.
has a neodymium magnet
Marshall Kilburn II
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
Devices with neodymium magnets are lighter and more powerful than those which use ferrite magnets. They also have more bass and clear high notes.
control panel placed on a device
Marshall Kilburn II
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.
travel bag is included
Marshall Kilburn II
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
The device comes with its own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation.
has a touch screen
Marshall Kilburn II
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
You can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.
is weather-sealed (splashproof)
Marshall Kilburn II
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.

Sound quality

has stereo speakers
Marshall Kilburn II
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
has a subwoofer
Marshall Kilburn II
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
Devices with a subwoofer have a higher quality, deeper bass.
highest frequency

20000 Hz

20000 Hz

The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.
audio output power

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Marshall Kilburn II)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3)

Audio output power is based on the number of speakers and their power in watts. High audio output power results in loud, clear sounds.
Has a passive radiator
Marshall Kilburn II
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
A passive radiator is a type of driver (speaker) that doesn't have a voice coil and a magnet. The sound vibrations produced by a passive radiator depend on its mass and the size of its enclosure. It is usually used in combination with a woofer to produce deep bass tones.
number of microphones

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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3)

More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
has a noise-canceling microphone
Marshall Kilburn II
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
These microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.
Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Marshall Kilburn II)

90 dB

Signal-to-noise ratio is a measure that compares the level of a desired signal (meaningful information) to the level of background noise (unwanted signal), the bigger the less perceived noise.

Power

battery power

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Marshall Kilburn II)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3)

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Battery life

20 hours

20 hours

The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.
charge time

2.5 hours

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3)

The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
has a battery level indicator
Marshall Kilburn II
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
has a rechargeable battery
Marshall Kilburn II
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
has a removable battery
Marshall Kilburn II
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
has wireless charging
Marshall Kilburn II
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
operating power consumption

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Marshall Kilburn II)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3)

How much power the device consumes when it's switched on.
annual power consumption

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Marshall Kilburn II)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3)

The more power per year a device consumes, the less energy efficient it is, making it more costly over time.

Connectivity

Multipoint allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
supports Bluetooth pairing using NFC
Marshall Kilburn II
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
Device supports fast Bluetooth pairing using NFC so it can communicate with other devices over Bluetooth. You can fastly pair devices without entering a code by simply holding one device next to the device with which it is to be paired.
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
Marshall Kilburn II
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
has an AUX input
Marshall Kilburn II
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
An auxiliary input allows you to play other audio sources by connecting them through a simple audio connection like a 3.5mm jack, i.e for MP3 or portable DVD/CD player.
has aptX Lossless
Marshall Kilburn II
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.
has LDAC
Marshall Kilburn II
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
has aptX Adaptive
Marshall Kilburn II
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
has aptX HD
Marshall Kilburn II
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).

Features

Can be used wirelessly
Marshall Kilburn II
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.
supports a remote smartphone
Marshall Kilburn II
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
This technology allows the users to use their smartphone as a remote control for the device.
has voice commands
Marshall Kilburn II
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
You can use your voice to control key functions of the device and you can easily access your device without pushing any button.
Has a radio
Marshall Kilburn II
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
A built-in FM radio tuner allows you to listen to most of the live-broadcasted FM radio stations without using the internet.
Has voice prompts
Marshall Kilburn II
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
With voice prompts, you will automatically receive information via audio messages – for instance, you may find out that the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.
has a mute function
Marshall Kilburn II
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
works as a power bank
Marshall Kilburn II
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
The power bank feature allows you to use the battery to charge other devices, such as your smartphone.
has a sleep timer
Marshall Kilburn II
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
A sleep timer is a function that shuts off the power after a preset amount of time.
internal storage

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Marshall Kilburn II)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3)

The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.

Miscellaneous

supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Marshall Kilburn II
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) is a wireless standard released in 2009. It has faster transfer rates and improved security compared to its predecessors – a, b, and g.
supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Marshall Kilburn II
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
802.11ac wireless works on the 5GHz frequency range. It offers higher transfer rates, improved reliability, and improved power consumption. It provides advantages for gaming and HD video streaming.

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