Playing it at mid to high volume, I managed to get something near its nine-hour rating, spread out over a few days' worth of intermittent listening sessions.īy subscribing, you are agreeing to Engadget's Terms and Privacy Policy. As for battery life, it seems to have a good deal of endurance. If you're looking for power, though, it's not going to match the beefier sound that the Boom and Megaboom supply. I only had one unit to test, so I wasn't able to try out a paired scenario, but a single Roll was loud enough for hanging out on a roof deck with a few friends. The Roll is actually rated for slightly lower frequencies, too, with a range of 108Hz to 20kHz, compared to the Mini's 130Hz to 20kHz. I did a side-by-side comparison and the 360-degree spread trumped the mono-directional Mini. So how does the Roll sound? It's a good bit louder than its predecessor, the Mini Boom, and delivers crisp, slightly thumpy audio when turned up. (Yes, it's essentially an inflatable donut.) As a solution, the company is offering a "Floatie" to buyers this summer to help it get some pool time. It won't float, though, since the compact design didn't allow much room for air pockets. The ports themselves, while covered under a snug flap, are actually waterproofed too, so you could even take it swimming. You don't have to worry about the weather either, because the Roll is waterproof (IPX7). Biking and rapid stair climbing didn't come close to dislodging it. I did my best Iron Man impression and wore it on my messenger bag strap. Indeed, you can strap this thing onto bikes, backpacks, clothing or umbrella poles - it's actually quite convenient. On the flip is a grippy rubber material with the power button, micro-USB port, 3.5mm audio jack and a "marine-grade" bungee cord that opens up a world of mounting options. On one side you'll find UE's now-standard stain-resistant finish, along with large volume icons stitched into the surface. The series arrives in six multicolored hues, with half of them bearing Keith-Haring-like patterns. Somehow, though, its unique disc shape (just over five inches wide) seems to make it even more portable than before. It weighs about 12 ounces, much the same as its predecessor. The first thing you'll notice about the Roll is the colorful design and unique form factor.
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