If the compact Wonderboom is too big for you, Ultimate Ears’ latest speaker will replace that model as the smallest entry in the company’s current lineup. The Miniroll is, as the name suggests, a smaller version of the company’s flat, circular design. This new Bluetooth option weighs less than a pound and can fit into tight pockets. Or, as UE was willing to show off in marketing materials, the speaker can attach to almost anything thanks to a built-in, flexible strap.
Once again, Ultimate Ears has kept the prominent volume buttons as a key design element. The power and play/pause buttons are on the left, with the latter control also helping with track skipping and using PartyUp mode (via Auracast) to sync with other UE speakers. At the bottom edge, there is a USB-C port for charging. Even with that part fully exposed, the speaker is dust and waterproof rated, and can withstand a 1.2 meter (1.2 meter) drop.
Don’t let the small size fool you, the Miniroll still packs a punch. The speaker can handle a volume of up to 85.5dB, which is impressive for a unit of this build. That big sound is powered by a single 45.6mm driver and a single 37.75mm x 65mm radiator.
Ultimate Ears promises up to 12 hours of battery life per charge, plenty of juice for an all-day party on the go. There’s a sustainability factor here, too. The fabric is made from 100 percent consumer grade recycled polyester and the speaker contains at least 40 percent recycled plastic components.
The Miniroll is available now for $80 (€80/£70) in black, blue, gray and pink color options. At this price, the speaker is the most affordable in the current UE range – in addition to being the smallest.
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