JBL
JBL Flip 7
An easy carry for the park or patio, at 1.23 lb. IP68 protection suits outdoor use, while USB-C audio adds a wired option alongside Bluetooth.
Bettr Score
78.7/100
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JBL Flip 7 vs Sony ULT FIELD 5
The short answer
JBL Flip 7 wins this comparison. Choose it if you want less weight in your bag. JBL Flip 7 weighs 1.23 lb versus 7.28 lb — 6.04 lb less to carry. Its recorded reference price is $200.04 lower.
Sony
Sony ULT FIELD 5
Two bass-boost settings let you dial up the low end for parties. A shoulder strap helps carry its 7.28 lb body; IP67 protection and up to 25 hours of playtime suit outdoor listening.
Bettr Score
61/100
Side-by-side specifications
| JBL Flip 7 | Specification | Sony ULT FIELD 5 |
|---|---|---|
$149.95 ✓ Winner | Reference price | $349.99 |
16 hours | Advertised battery life | 25 hours ✓ Winner |
1.23 lb ✓ Winner | Weight | 7.28 lb |
IP68 | Ingress protectionPersonal preference | IP67 |
5 ✓ Winner | Durability tier | 4 |
5.4 | Bluetooth versionPersonal preference | 5.3 |
No | Can charge another device | Yes ✓ Winner |
Yes ✓ Winner | USB audio input | No |
Yes | Auracast or compatible broadcast pairingNot enough data | Not stated / not applicable |
No | Floats in waterNot enough data | Not stated / not applicable |
No | SpeakerphoneNot enough data | Not stated / not applicable |
The buying advice
Which speaker fits you?
Who should choose JBL Flip 7?
Choose JBL Flip 7 if you want less weight in your bag. JBL Flip 7 weighs 1.23 lb versus 7.28 lb — 6.04 lb less to carry.
Who should choose Sony ULT FIELD 5?
Choose Sony ULT FIELD 5 if a longer advertised playtime matters. Sony ULT FIELD 5 advertises up to 25 hours, versus up to 16 hours with Playtime Boost for JBL Flip 7.
The main tradeoff
JBL Flip 7 weighs 1.23 lb versus 7.28 lb — 6.04 lb less to carry. Sony ULT FIELD 5 advertises up to 25 hours, versus up to 16 hours with Playtime Boost for JBL Flip 7. The recorded reference-price difference is $200.04.
Sources and score details
- JBL Flip 7: sound quality carries 60% of its model; 6.6/10 contributes 46.8 of its 78.7 points.
- Sony ULT FIELD 5: recorded reference price carries 20% of its model; its score also reflects the other verified specifications shown below.
Less to carry
JBL Flip 7 weighs 1.23 lb versus 7.28 lb — 6.04 lb less to carry.
Longer advertised playtime
Sony ULT FIELD 5 advertises up to 25 hours, versus up to 16 hours with Playtime Boost for JBL Flip 7.
Charge your phone
Sony ULT FIELD 5 can charge another device from its battery; the other speaker’s verified specification says it cannot. Charging a phone uses some of the speaker’s battery.
Wired USB audio
JBL Flip 7 supports USB audio input; the other speaker’s verified specification says it does not. Check source-device compatibility.
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Where to buy JBL Flip 7
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$76.99
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Where to buy Sony ULT FIELD 5
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$225.00
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$225.00 + $0.00 shipping
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