I've found the perfect shower speaker, but it's got one little problem

Tech Insider/Jeff DunnIt's nice outside, so you want to go places and be around people. Free spirit that you are, you also want to add music to the equation.

What do you do? You buy a good, portable Bluetooth speaker. While it won't sound super precise, it'll make it easy to bring the noise wherever you'd like, no wires necessary.

Since launching the UE Boom in 2013, Ultimate Ears has made itself a dependable source of such devices.

Its UE Roll is a prime example. The diminutive, entry-level speaker is weird, but in the good way: It's rugged and compact; its saucer-like shape lets it blast surprisingly strong sound in all directions; and a built-in bungee cord makes it perfect for hanging from showerheads and backpacks. Like its bigger siblings, it works well indoors and out.

It's become one of the best affordable Bluetooth speakers you can buy as a result.

A year has passed since that little guy launched, though, and now the Logitech subsidiary has launched a follow-up. The aptly named UE Roll 2, which is available now for $100, is every bit as convenient and solid sounding as its predecessor. The problem is that it's not much more than that. Here's what I mean.