The Roll's greatest flaw is that it replaces the Mini Boom, but brings fewer capabilities to the table. Plus, the companion app offers several additional features, some of which are useful and others that aren't. Its bungee cord makes it an option that can cling to places that most portable speakers can't. Still, the Muvo Mini can't go everywhere the Roll can. But if you're looking for a killer value, the Creative Muvo Mini can provide 10 hours of battery life, full sound and waterproofing for $59 (£49, AU$69.) The UE Roll is a playful take on a Bluetooth speaker that won't find much competition in the visuals department, but is that reason alone to buy it? It depends on your taste. I wouldn't have an issue with these omissions had they not been present in the Mini Boom for the same price. Also, UE left out the NFC connectivity in the Roll. Most notably, the UE Roll is missing a built-in microphone, so taking calls just isn't possible. It's unfortunate that the Roll is replacing the Mini Boom in UE's lineup of speakers, as it's missing some of the key features that made the Mini Boom such a good deal. The speaker is also waterproofed with a IPX7 rating, meaning that it can kick it in the water for a half-hour at up to one meter of depth. This leads me to believe that the advertised 65-foot wireless range is an easy feat. My studio apartment is approximately 30 feet from front to back, and the UE Roll's wireless range didn't even seem to be strained by that length. For $99 (£99, AU$149), this slim, disc-shaped speaker pushes out a surprisingly powerful sound. It has to pump out audio that you'd expect for your money, and it does. The low-profile build and useful bungee cord of the UE Roll make it a useful at-home or on-the-go audio companion, but those features alone can't make it a must-have. None of these features really do much to make the offering totally irresistible, but any extra bit of functionality is welcomed. It can power the speaker on or off remotely, the equalizer can be adjusted and, if you have another UE speaker, you can pair the two together for stereo sound.

Similar to the UE Boom and the now-discontinued UE Mini Boom, the UE Roll experience is enhanced with the companion app for Android and iOS. The Roll comes packaged with a neon microUSB cable for charging and what UE calls a 'floatie.' It's an inflatable floatation device to let this speaker float about on water, should you be have a pool party in need of some tunes.

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