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The UE Roll 2 is an wireless speaker that rejects the usual design format of such a device. Rather than being shaped like a brick, it's a Bluetooth discus: round, but fairly slim. It's waterproof, very loud, and at £80 isn't ridiculously expensive. Howev...
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Loud, Rugged, Water resistant...
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Lacks bass depth, No mic or NFC...
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A striking, rugged speaker offering superb volume, if not the deepest bass. Watch: Portable and Bluetooth speaker buying guide:...
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Some may call it a gimmick, but waterproof speakers are here to stay. It might've been a passing fad when the first few manufacturers, like Ultimate Ears (UE, for short) and JBL, first started releasing these water-tolerant audio devices a few years back...
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Decent mids and highs, Waterproof, 50, foot wireless range...
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Muddy bass, Average battery life...
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The UE Roll 2 is a surprising Bluetooth speaker. It boasts a 50-foot wireless range, exceptional clarity around the mids and highs and won't malfunction after a little splash. It's far from perfect but, if you need a waterproof speaker, the Roll 2 is the...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated: 2017-08-11 15:00:37
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Some may call it a gimmick, but waterproof speakers are here to stay. It might've been a passing fad when the first few manufacturers, like Ultimate Ears (UE, for short) and JBL, first started releasing these water-tolerant audio devices a few years back...
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Decent mids and highs, Waterproof, 50foot wireless range...
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Muddy bass, Average battery life...
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The UE Roll 2 is a surprising Bluetooth speaker. It boasts a 50-foot wireless range, exceptional clarity around the mids and highs and won't malfunction after a little splash. It's far from perfect but, if you need a waterproof speaker, the Roll 2 is the...
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The newer UE Roll 2 actually looks identical to its predecessor, so all of the same aspects that made the original great are back, including the fact it weighs on 350g. Coupled with a convenient bungee cable built into its back, you can easily strap the U...
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The UE Roll 2 updates the original with more volume, better range and a flotation device...
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Ultimate Ears' colourful, outdoors-y Bluetooth speakers have been a hit, from the cylindrical Boom and Megaboom to the disc-shaped Roll . They look fun, they sound great, and they're excellent value for money. The UE Roll 2 is another notch in the Americ...
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Enthusiastic, full-bodied performance, Clear and detailed, Fluid dynamics and open sound, Great design and easy to use, Price...
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Pricier rivals offer greater bass weight...
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The UE Roll 2 shows just how much it got right the first time round, with so many features hiding in that tiny design. Keeping its distinctive look unchanged was a good move, while the improvements in sound and the drop in price make it even better value...
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One company that keeps popping up on best Bluetooth speaker lists is UE. Two of their speakers jumped to the top of tons of shopping lists: the UE Boom and the UE Roll. Since their initial release both have been updated. We already got a chance to check o...
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IPX7 Waterproof, Good sound, Extremely portable...
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Limited playback controls, Questionable battery life...
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It was already one of the best speakers you can get for the price, and the new and UE Roll 2 is even better. It isn't much of an improvement over the original, but it is an improvement...
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Ultimate Ears' Bluetooth speakers are colorful and capable. Now in its second generation, the UE Roll 2 is better than ever thanks to compelling new features and completely rugged design. If your summer is in dire need of a soundtrack, the and UE Roll 2 h...
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Today, 2:30 PM by Eric M. Zeman @phonescooper...
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UE has released the UE Roll 2 wireless speaker I reviewed the original UE Roll speaker last summer also and loved it. Here's what I thought about the followup speakerAt a glance the UE Roll 2 and the original look very similar. It still has the CD shape w...
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The UE Roll 2 wireless speaker is a win for many situations. It's waterproof, has great sound and has a decent price of $100. It's the speaker I recommend you bring to small BBQs, and pool parties. It's easily portable and gets the job done. This s...
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You can only get so much power out of a small Bluetooth speaker. Ultimate Ears seems to have hit this wall with the UE Roll 2. The small, rugged follow-up to the UE Roll has longer wireless range than the original, but doesn't offer any significant audio...
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Waterproof, Built-in bungee cord, Crisp, clear sound...
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Lacks bass, Digital signal processing sounds unpleasant at higher volumes...
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The Ultimate Ears UE Roll 2 is a smartly designed waterproof speaker that offers very good sound quality as long as you don't crank the volume too high...
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“Designed to take your music wherever, whenever, UE ROLL 2 is the perfect musical companion for your next adventure.” That's how Ultimate Ears describes the new UE Roll 2 Bluetooth Speaker . I describe it as a worthy update to one of my favorite portable...
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Integrated bungee, Waterproof, 100-foot range, Louder than everyone, App works great, Can be turned into a stereo pair, Includes Floatie, Sounds great...
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Not a thing. This speaker rocks and rolls...
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The UE ROLL was one of the most interesting new Bluetooth speakers launched last year. With a waterproof (IPX7), disc-shaped body, and an attached bungee cord, the ROLL was marketed as a perfect companion for any adventure, rain or shine. Cam was a big fa...
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UE has once again created an excellent product in the ROLL 2. Striking looks, a compact and durable body, and excellent sound quality make it one of the best $99 speakers on the market. However, The original ROLL is 80 percent as good, and can be found fo...
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Thanks to its fun waterproof design and strong audio, the UE Roll has been one of our favorite Bluetooth speakers in the $100 range. Now its successor is here. The Roll 2 doesn't change much, but its improved volume and wireless range add some nice new to...
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Full treble and midrange tone, Waterproo, Long wireless range...
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No speakerphon, Can't control music from the speaker...
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While it delivers few improvements over the Roll, the Roll 2 is one of the best $100 Bluetooth speakers because of its sound quality and ruggedness. It's as rugged as the BRV-1, but sounds a little better — and Braven doesn't offer an app. The Roll 2 can'...
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In a world of square or cylindrical Bluetooth speakers, Ultimate Ears' circular Roll 2 stands out, freshly updated for 2016 for music-lovers on the move. The form-factor is the same, a saucer-sized disk of tough fabric and rubber with a handy bungee cord...
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The speakers in iPhones and iPads get better with each new model, but they'll never power a party, or even shift enough air to accompany an action movie. Bluetooth speakers are the way to go for most people. You skip the annoyance of wires, and you don't...
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When I reviewed the original Ulimate Ears Roll, I was impressed by the little speaker. The ultra portable and waterproof speaker sounded bigger than its size. Enter the UE Roll 2. On the surface, the Roll 2 looks identical to the original, but UE has mad...
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The UE Roll 2 can easily fit inside a bag. Its sound quality is solid and since its water proof the UE Roll 2 is the perfect bluetooth speaker to take with you to the pool or beach...
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Still no speaker phone functionality. Play/Pause functionality on the speaker would be nice...
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UE's Roll 2 is a solid mini-bluetooth speaker. It's not a major upgrade over the original Roll, but it sounds better and has a wider wireless range making it one of the top mini-bluetooth speakers you can get.See Price on Amazon...
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If Ultimate Ears' adverts are anything to go by, you're only allowed to use this wireless speaker if you're under 25, wear skimpy clothes and like to shout a lot and jump off things. This is not correct. In our tests, the UE Roll 2 worked absolutely fine...
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Ultimate Ears today added to its speaker lineup with the launch of the UE Roll 2, a successor to the original UE Roll. The UE Roll 2 looks like the current version of the UE Roll, but it has been upgraded with a longer Bluetooth range and louder sound...
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As someone who uses a UE Roll on a daily basis, I can recommend the UE Roll 2 to anyone looking for a colorful waterproof speaker that also puts out a lot of sound. I've used mine in the shower for several months now and it's still as good as new.The UE R...
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