Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM vs LG XBOOM 360 (XO3)
Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM
2023 · $299 today
7264
LG XBOOM 360 (XO3)
2024 · $280 today
7265
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM is better
- Drivers: 2 tweeters, 2 woofers, passive radiators vs 1 tweeter, 1 woofer(2.0× more)
- Colors: 2 vs 1(2.0× more)
Why LG XBOOM 360 (XO3) is better
- Weight (kg): 1.4 vs 3.5(2.5× less)
- Battery life (hrs): 20 vs 17(18% more)
- Bluetooth: 5.3 vs 5.1(higher)
Verdict
Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM | LG XBOOM 360 (XO3) |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Drivers | 2 tweeters, 2 woofers, passive radiators● | 1 tweeter, 1 woofer |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| Battery life (hrs) | 17 | 20● |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | No (Bluetooth only) | No (Bluetooth only) |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3● |
| IP rating | IP67 | — |
| Chromecast built-in | — | No |
| Smart Features | ||
| Voice assistants | None built-in (phone assistant only) | None built-in (phone assistant only) |
| Multiroom platform | UE app (PartyUp pairing) | LG XBOOM app (pair mode) |
| AirPlay 2 | No | No |
| Design & Build | ||
| Weight (kg) | 3.5 | 1.4● |
| Colors | 2● | 1 |