The UE Boom 3 is tough, with an IP67 dustproof (6) and waterproof (7) rating, it can hold up to life's adventures and its misadventures (i.e. being dropped into a pool or the water at the beach). It also floats (however not as much as the photos suggest) which is nice. The UE Boom 3 is definitely the tidiest looking UE Boom to date. With its properly 360 degree appearance and it's new and redefined (and reliable) 'magic button'. There's no AUX port like the previous model, but this would have been removed due to the lack of use. The hanging hinge is now a nice materialised hoop at the top of the speaker, and the micro USB charging port is located at the horizontal surface now, so no need to charge your speaker upside down like the old days (or on its side). The bass, however, is nothing impressive. The advertising would make it seem like it must be incredible, but in reality, it's not much short of disappointing, so bare this in mind when buying your speaker. Overall, the UE Boom,