Storm Score 70 out of 100
Reviews 4 published
Outlets 4 publications
Top Outlet TechRadar highest score
% Positive 50% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 for its durability, portability and affordability as a solid outdoor companion, yet they fault it for lacking deeper bass and limited connectivity options.”

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Tier Distribution 4 reviews total
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Universal Acclaim (90–100): 0 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 2 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 2 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Balanced audio at moderate volumes
  • Outdoor mode enhances higher frequencies
  • Fully waterproof IP67 rating
  • Compact lightweight design
  • Long‑lasting battery
  • Floats in water

Points of Contention

  • No speakerphone functionality
  • Limited onboard controls
  • Outdated micro USB charging port
  • Uses MicroUSB instead of USB‑C
  • Occasional connectivity hiccups

Professional Reviews

4 reviews from 4 critics
80
Tom Bedford
TechRadar

“The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 may not have changed much from its predecessor, but it fits the bill as a low-cost portable speaker: it’s durable, portable and affordable, with decent audio quality.”

Acclaimed 4/5
79
RTINGS.com
RTINGS

“The Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 3 is alright for music.”

Acclaimed 79/100
60
Tim Gideon
PCMag

“The outdoor-friendly Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 speaker has a cool design and produces stereo sound, but you don't get many extra features and its drivers sometimes struggle to handle deep bass.”

Mixed 3/5
60
Jason Schneider
Digital Trends

“A few small updates for this great pool and beach companion.”

Mixed 3/5

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