Fugoo sent the speaker inside the Style jacket, but they also sent the Sport jacket so I could switch it out. All three models consist of the same speaker-or Core, in Fugoo speak-which you can remove and insert into either of the other two types of enclosures (Jackets), which are sold separately. The Fugoo is available in three configurations: Style, Sport, and Tough. You can buy the Fugoo Bluetooth speaker in one of three increasingly rugged and weatherproof enclosures. Lastly, Fugoo offers a line of accessories-mounts, straps, and even a waterproof remote control-that can extend the speaker’s functionality. You can use voice commands to perform other functions, too, although I didn’t delve deeply into this feature. That gives you the ability to initiate calls with the speaker, not just receive them. Like the JBL Charge 2+, you can use the Fugoo as a speakerphone, but the Fugoo can also harness your phone’s voice-recognition capabilities (Siri or Google Now). When you perform certain actions, such as powering the speaker on, a male voice informs you that the speaker is on and whether or not it’s connected to a Bluetooth device.
In some respects, the Fugoo Bluetooth speaker is a much more ambitious product than the JBL Charge 2+ I’m comparing it to. Read my hands-on reviews for more detailed analysis. If you want a more balanced musical experience or want something that can withstand the elements-including being submerged in water for a short time-the more expensive Fugoo ($180, $200, or $230, depending on which enclosure you start with) is the device you’ll want.
#JBL CHARGE 2 VS UE BOOM PORTABLE#
If you like lots of bass, are working with a smaller budget, and don’t think you’ll deliver too much punishment to your portable speaker, JBL’s Charge 2+ is a really great product at $150. When it’s done right, you get something like the JBL Charge 2+ and the Fugoo Sport reviewed here.
When it’s not done well, you end up with something like the sub-optimal TDK Trek Flex. Fugoo rates its speaker at IP67 and says it can be submerged for up to 30 minutes.ĭesigning a speaker to withstand exposure to the elements is a tricky job that inevitably leads to some compromises in its ability to reproduce music.
#JBL CHARGE 2 VS UE BOOM CODE#
JBL doesn’t provide an IP code for its Charge 2+ speaker, but says it can be cleaned under running water from a faucet.
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