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You give up: IPX7 rating has no dust protection, and it's bulkier to carry than the BOOM 4.
Short answer: The closest cheaper alternative to the Ultimate Ears BOOM 4 Portable Speaker is the Soundcore Boom 2, about $100 instead of $150 (save 33%). What you give up: IPX7 rating has no dust protection, and it's bulkier to carry than the BOOM 4. The cheapest is the Soundcore Select 4 Go at about $25. Prices checked October 2026.
Why it's a good swap Waterproof IPX7 speaker that floats, with up to 24 hours of battery versus BOOM 4's 15.
You give up: IPX7 rating has no dust protection, and it's bulkier to carry than the BOOM 4.
Why it's a good swap Tiny IP67 waterproof speaker for showers, bikes and backpacks.
You give up: Far less volume and bass, and no 360-degree sound.
Why it's a good swap Same UE toughness: IP67 rated, floats, with about 14 hours of playtime.
You give up: Much smaller speaker, so it won't fill a space like the BOOM 4.
Typical US prices, checked October 2026. Not live prices; check the listing before you buy.
Looking for a cheaper alternative to the Ultimate Ears BOOM 4 Portable Speaker? It usually sells for about $150. Here are 3 cheaper swaps from $25: the Soundcore Boom 2 is the closest match from another brand, the Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 is a cheaper option from Ultimate Ears and the Soundcore Select 4 Go is the cheapest at about $25. Each one says what you give up for the lower price.
The Ultimate Ears BOOM 4 costs $150. The Soundcore Boom 2 is the closest cheaper pick at $100, with IPX7 waterproofing and up to 24 hours of battery. The cheapest option is the Soundcore Select 4 Go at $25.
The BOOM 4 is worth it for beach, pool and camping trips where a speaker gets dropped, dunked and covered in sand: it is IP67 rated (dust and water), floats and is drop-proof. It also suits anyone who already owns UE speakers, since PartyUp links it with other BOOM, MEGABOOM, EVERBOOM, EPICBOOM and HYPERBOOM models.
If you want more battery and volume for the money, the Soundcore Boom 2 is the closest swap. The WONDERBOOM 4 keeps UE's toughness for one or two people, and the Soundcore Select 4 Go is for showers and bike bars.
| Option | Type | Typical price | You save | What you give up | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Ears BOOM 4 Portable Speaker | The original | $150 | – | – | View ↗ |
| Soundcore Select 4 Go | Budget pick | $25 | $125 (83%) | Far less volume and bass, and no 360-degree sound. | View ↗ |
| Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 | Same brand, cheaper | $80 | $70 (47%) | Much smaller speaker, so it won't fill a space like the BOOM 4. | View ↗ |
| Soundcore Boom 2 | Close match | $100 | $50 (33%) | IPX7 rating has no dust protection, and it's bulkier to carry than the BOOM 4. | View ↗ |
Typical US prices from retailer listings and price trackers, checked October 2026. They are not live Amazon prices and may have changed, so check the listing before you buy.
The Soundcore Select 4 Go, at about $25 (83% less). Tiny IP67 waterproof speaker for showers, bikes and backpacks. The catch: Far less volume and bass, and no 360-degree sound.
The Soundcore Boom 2, at about $100 (33% less). Waterproof IPX7 speaker that floats, with up to 24 hours of battery versus BOOM 4's 15. The catch: IPX7 rating has no dust protection, and it's bulkier to carry than the BOOM 4.
Yes. The Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4, at about $80 (47% less). Same UE toughness: IP67 rated, floats, with about 14 hours of playtime. The catch: Much smaller speaker, so it won't fill a space like the BOOM 4.
The Soundcore Boom 2 ($100) is the closest cheaper pick, with IPX7 waterproofing and longer rated battery life. Inside the UE range, the WONDERBOOM 4 ($80) is smaller and cheaper but just as tough.
Yes. It is IP67 rated, so it is protected against dust and can be submerged, and it floats.
Each swap links to amazon.com. Prices are typical US prices checked October 2026 and change often, so check the listing before you buy.
Every swap is a product sold in the US that does the main job of the original. Close match is another brand with similar features, Same brand, cheaper is an older, smaller or renewed model from the same maker, and Budget pick is the cheapest thing that still does the job. On each page, Closest match is the close match nearest the original in price, and Lowest price is the cheapest swap. We compare published specs, retailer listings and reviews; we don't test products ourselves.
A cheaper product is cheaper for a reason. Each swap says what you give up, like weaker noise cancelling, a smaller screen or a shorter warranty, so you can decide if the savings are worth it.
Prices are typical US prices from retailer listings and price trackers, last checked October 2026. They are not live Amazon prices, which change often. When a price couldn't be confirmed, the page says “Check price on Amazon” instead of showing a number.
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