Ultimea Go: a 300W party speaker shaped like a jerry can
If you've ever wanted a party speaker that doubles as a conversation starter, Ultimea's new Go is hard to miss. Shaped like a classic fuel jerry can, the Go packs 300W of peak output and enough features to run a small outdoor event — and it's currently available at Best Buy for $219 (marked down from $399 as part of a Memorial Day promotion).
The hardware
Inside the distinctly shaped cabinet sit two 5-inch woofers, two 3-inch full-range drivers, and a 1-inch tweeter — a five-driver setup unusual at this price. Ultimea claims the 360° dispersion pattern fills a space large enough for a group of 10 to 20 people. Bluetooth 5.4 handles wireless connectivity.
What separates the Go from most Bluetooth speakers in its class is the inputs: there are two dedicated mic jacks and a guitar input, making it a ready-made karaoke or live-performance hub without extra gear. TWS mode lets you pair two Go units into a stereo setup, and Auracast support — a Bluetooth Broadcast standard — can sync up to 100 compatible speakers simultaneously, useful if you're running sound across a large venue.
Battery life is rated at 16 hours of continuous playback, and IPX4 water resistance means light rain or poolside splashes won't kill it. RGB lighting, a companion app for settings control, and a one-tap bass boost round out the feature set.
Ultimea Go portable party speaker.
Worth considering
At $219, the Go sits in direct competition with mid-range entries from JBL and Bose, both of which offer stronger brand ecosystems and more established app support. The jerry-can design is a genuine differentiator, but Ultimea is a smaller brand with limited retail footprint outside of Amazon, Walmart, and its own site. UK buyers can find the Go listed via Ultimea official, though local pricing hasn't been confirmed — the company ships to the EU and UK from its European operation.
Quick specs
- Peak power: 300W - Drivers: 2× 5-inch woofers, 2× 3-inch full-range, 1× 1-inch tweeter - Battery: Up to 16 hours - Water resistance: IPX4 - Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.4, TWS stereo, Auracast (up to 100 devices) - Inputs: 2× microphone, 1× guitar - Extras: RGB lighting, app control, bass boost