Summary
- Ultimate Ears Miniroll provides loud sound in a small size with easy connectivity to multiple devices simultaneously.
- The speaker offers multi-day battery life, quick charging, and an attachment strap for versatile placement.
- Its PartyUp connectivity allows you to use multiple Minirolls as a single sound system.
Smartphone speakers are often not enough for large open spaces or if you want to share it with other people. So, whether you’re a music lover or just want a small wireless speaker to set the mood when you have friends at your place, the Ultimate Ears Miniroll will give you what you want to hear.
Ultimate Ears Miniroll
$59.99 $79.99 Save
$20
The Ultimate Ears Miniroll is a small waterproof Bluetooth speaker that delivers enough sound to fill an entire room. It also connects to multiple devices simultaneously, making it easy to use as your daily driver speaker.
- Small and portable
- Can be placed practically anywhere
- Long battery life
Price and Availability
The Ultimate Ears Miniroll is available on Amazon and the Ultimate Ears website for a regular price of $79.99, although it sometimes goes on sale. It’s available in four colors—Gentle Black, Majestic Blue, Revive Grey, and Calming Pink.
Easy Connectivity
A quick press on the Miniroll’s power button is enough for power control, making it easier to switch on or off compared to other speakers that require you to hold its power button for three seconds. That function (holding the power button for three seconds or more) will put the speaker in pairing mode. You can then connect to it with a tap on your phone, and you’re good to go.
It also connects to two devices simultaneously, so you don’t have to worry about transferring connections between your smartphone and tablet or even with another smartphone if you’re sharing the speaker. Unfortunately, it only connects to other devices via Bluetooth—it doesn’t have an aux port, and its USB-C port is only for charging.
A Loud Booming Sound From Such a Small Speaker
As the name suggests, the Miniroll is Ultimate Ears’ smallest offering, with a diameter of less than five inches and a thickness of less than two. This makes it easy to grasp in one hand, and it has two large buttons for volume control right on its face. Its power button sits on the right side, with an indicator light that shows its power and battery status. You also get the play/pause button right underneath it, letting you go to the next track with a double-press and to the previous one by pressing it three times.
Despite its small size, the Miniroll offers quite a sound. When set at maximum volume, the speaker hits a bit over 100dB—about the loudness of a jackhammer going full tilt a meter away. The Miniroll is a bit bassy, letting you feel the thump of what you’re listening to. Nevertheless, whether you’re into classical orchestra, pop rock, or EDM, you will appreciate this little speaker’s sound.
It’s also perfect for watching movies, allowing you to feel immersed in the scene because of how loud it can go without sacrificing audio quality. And even though it uses a Bluetooth connection, the split-second delay between what you see on the screen and what you hear from the speaker is minute enough that you won’t feel it.
However, this difference is noticeable if you’re playing first-person shooter games, as the sound delay is magnified when you’re doing the action. But you’ll only notice this for the first few seconds, and you’ll likely tune this out once you get into the action.
If you have additional Minirolls or friends that have their own, you can use Ultimate Ears’ PartyUp feature, which lets you pair as many Minirolls as you like. While this doesn’t offer any type of stereo or surround sound benefits, it will increase the volume, which is useful if you want to fill larger spaces (or even an entire home) with what you’re playing. Unfortunately, it’s not compatible with other Ultimate Ears speakers, so it won’t work with those speakers.
Multi-Day Battery Life That Charges in Minutes
I exclusively used the Ultimate Ears Miniroll as my office speaker for a week while preparing for this review. I always listen to music when I work, and I’m happy to say that this tiny thing lasted me more than four days of use at around three to four hours each day. This meant that the speaker’s battery life stayed on track with the 12-hour life that Ultimate Ears claimed it could do.
You can charge this speaker with its USB-C port, which is easily accessible right under the volume down button. Despite being IP67-rated, meaning it is protected from accidental soaking in one meter of water for 30 minutes, its charging port isn’t behind a watertight plug, making it easy to juice up. It also took me less than an hour to bring it to nearly 100% charge, so you don’t have to worry about going without sound for long if your Miniroll goes empty.
Place It Anywhere
Another feature that makes this speaker stand out is the stretchy attachment strap, which lets you place it practically anywhere. The strap is attached directly to the Miniroll on one side and clips securely on the speaker on the other side. Although it’s easy to remove, it also stays in place once locked in, ensuring that the speaker will stay in place.
This strap lets you attach the speaker to anything about an inch wide and has a slot in the middle so you can hang it off a hook. It’s also a crucial part of the speaker if you’re not using it for hanging, as it serves as a vibration-absorbent foot that prevents the Miniroll from rattling against your desk.
Should You Buy the Ultimate Ears Miniroll?
The Ultimate Ears Miniroll is a great choice for anyone looking for a small Bluetooth speaker. It has impressive battery life and its PartyUp feature will let you connect multiple Minirolls for the ultimate party. Connecting it to your phone and other gadgets is also a breeze, and the ability to have two devices simultaneously connected to it will make daily use a no-brainer.
However, its $80 regular price is a bit steep, especially if they just want a small speaker to fill a room with sound while working. Despite being a tad more expensive than some alternatives, its features and ease of use make it worth the purchase price.
Ultimate Ears Miniroll
$59.99 $79.99 Save
$20
The Ultimate Ears Miniroll is a small waterproof Bluetooth speaker that delivers enough sound to fill an entire room. It also connects to multiple devices simultaneously, making it easy to use as your daily driver speaker.
