JBL
JBL Go 5
A palm-sized speaker with edge lighting and tap-to-pair stereo for two Go 5s. It weighs 8.11 oz and plays up to 8 hours, or 10 with Playtime Boost.
Bettr Score
60.6/100
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JBL Go 5 vs Sony ULT FIELD 3
The short answer
Sony ULT FIELD 3 wins this comparison. Choose it if you want the speaker to charge another device. Sony ULT FIELD 3 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.
Sony
Sony ULT FIELD 3
Press the ULT button for a bass boost, then carry it by the included shoulder strap. IP67 protection, phone charging and up to 24 hours of playtime suit days out.
Bettr Score
68.8/100
Side-by-side specifications
| JBL Go 5 | Specification | Sony ULT FIELD 3 |
|---|---|---|
$59.95 ✓ Winner | Reference price | $209.99 |
10 hours | Advertised battery life | 24 hours ✓ Winner |
8.11 oz ✓ Winner | Weight | 2.65 lb |
IP68 | Ingress protectionPersonal preference | IP67 |
5 ✓ Winner | Durability tier | 4 |
6.0 | Bluetooth versionPersonal preference | 5.2 |
No | Can charge another device | Yes ✓ Winner |
Yes | USB audio inputNot enough data | Not stated / not applicable |
Yes | Auracast or compatible broadcast pairingNot enough data | Not stated / not applicable |
No | Floats in waterNot enough data | Not stated / not applicable |
No | Speakerphone | Yes ✓ Winner |
The buying advice
Which speaker fits you?
Who should choose JBL Go 5?
Choose JBL Go 5 if you want less weight in your bag. JBL Go 5 weighs 8.11 oz versus 2.65 lb — 2.14 lb less to carry.
Who should choose Sony ULT FIELD 3?
Choose Sony ULT FIELD 3 if a longer advertised playtime matters. Sony ULT FIELD 3 advertises up to 24 hours, versus up to 10 hours with Playtime Boost for JBL Go 5.
The main tradeoff
JBL Go 5 weighs 8.11 oz versus 2.65 lb — 2.14 lb less to carry. Sony ULT FIELD 3 advertises up to 24 hours, versus up to 10 hours with Playtime Boost for JBL Go 5. The recorded reference-price difference is $150.04.
Sources and score details
- Sony ULT FIELD 3 gains 11.8 score points on phone-charging support (10% weight; adjusted for each speaker’s available evidence).
- Sony ULT FIELD 3 gains 7.2 score points on advertised battery life (20% weight; adjusted for each speaker’s available evidence).
- JBL Go 5 gains 2.3 score points on recorded reference price (20% weight; adjusted for each speaker’s available evidence).
Less to carry
JBL Go 5 weighs 8.11 oz versus 2.65 lb — 2.14 lb less to carry.
Longer advertised playtime
Sony ULT FIELD 3 advertises up to 24 hours, versus up to 10 hours with Playtime Boost for JBL Go 5.
Charge your phone
Sony ULT FIELD 3 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.
Lower reference price
JBL Go 5 has the lower recorded reference price: $59.95 versus $209.99, a $150.04 difference.
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Where to buy JBL Go 5
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In stock · checked Oct 26, 2026
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$54.98
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$49.99 + $4.99 shipping
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Where to buy Sony ULT FIELD 3
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In stock · checked Oct 30, 2026
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$100.00
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