Why it's a great gift
A speaker they can finally stop babying. It's sealed against dust and dunks, spreads sound evenly in every direction, and charges over USB-C like their phone. Small enough to live in a backpack pocket all year.
Is this the right gift?
- Great for: cottage-goers, campers and pool loungers.
- Great for: teens who shower with a soundtrack.
- Great for: anyone still stuck charging an old speaker with micro-USB.
- Skip if: they want big bass or a speakerphone — it offers neither.
The verdict
Cheerful, tough, honest about its size
Give this to the person who's hard on their gadgets. It's a one-button-simple outdoor speaker, not a party machine: bass is modest and there's no mic, aux jack or app.
Why it works
- ✓ Floats, and shrugs off water and dust
- ✓ Even sound from every direction
- ✓ Charges over USB-C, with roughly a full day of playtime
Tradeoffs
- × Small body means modest bass and limited volume
- × No charging cable in the box
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Before you buy
- Confirm the listing says Wonderboom 4 — the near-identical third generation still uses micro-USB.
- There's no cable in the box, so add a spare USB-C cable if they're short on chargers.
- Two of them can pair up for stereo — a fun joint gift.
Quick answers
Will it survive the pool?
Yes — it's rated for fresh-water immersion and it floats. Rinse and dry the port after a chlorinated or salty swim before charging.
How long does a charge last?
Ultimate Ears claims 14 hours; independent testing measured about 13. Plenty for a beach day.
Can they take calls on it?
No — there's no microphone, so calls stay on the phone.
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Sources
- Ultimate Ears Canada: WONDERBOOM 4 — Official Canadian model, price context, battery claim, modes, IP67 rating and floating design; checked August 6, 2026.
- Logitech Support: WONDERBOOM 4 technical specifications and support — Official dimensions, weight, connections, range and technical details.
- SoundGuys: Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 review — Independent portability, waterproofing, sound, controls, connections and generation assessment.
- RTINGS: Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 review — Independent battery, output, directivity, stereo pairing, build and feature testing.