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Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM vs Urbanista MALIBU

What EPICBOOM does better (0) and where MALIBU wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM
Ultimate Ears · 2023EPICBOOM
0 advantages≈ $250
vs
Urbanista MALIBU
Urbanista · 2023MALIBU
1 advantage≈ $160
4.8Build & features6.7

Why is EPICBOOM better than MALIBU?

EPICBOOM has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MALIBU better than EPICBOOM?

  1. Battery life17 h vs 20 h+18%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power—20 W
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life17 h20 h
Mains poweredNo—
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5.2
Bluetooth codecsSBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
NFC pairingYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight1,979,000 g—
Width119 mm—
Height241 mm—
Depth162 mm—
Protection ratingIP67IP67
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Dust protection (IP)66
Features
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
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