Ultimate Ears Megablast vs Ultimate Ears Megaboom

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.

A speaker driver is an individual transducer that converts electrical energy to sound waves. More drivers may result in better sound quality.

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The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.

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Device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures due to any kind of weather.

When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction.

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Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.

An amplifier is integrated into the device. An audio amplifier takes a small signal and makes it bigger without making any other changes in it which results in better sound, so any sound source can be connected to speakers.

The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.

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Devices with a subwoofer have a higher quality, deeper bass.

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A passive radiator looks like a normal driver (speaker) from the front, but on the backside all of its 'guts' are removed. Passive radiators allow woofers to produce deep tones that otherwise may not have been possible. They can have the same sonic output as larger speaker cabinets, but in a much smaller size.

These microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.

The battery can be recharged and used over again.

An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.

The manufacturer offers a branded wireless charging kit. To charge the device, you simply put it down on its charging base.

The device can connect to WiFi.

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.

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.

The device can connect at a greater distance via Bluetooth or infrared to another device.

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With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.

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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.

Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.

The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

This feature allows the device to inform you of important information through its audio function.

You can use your voice to control key functions of the device and you can easily access your device without pushing any button.

It works as an FM radio with included headsets

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This technology allows the users to use their smartphone as a remote control for the device.