Sony ULT Field 3 vs JBL Charge 5

Name Sony ULT Field 3 JBL Charge 5
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Type Medium Medium
MSRP $199.99 $179.95
Released 2025 2021
Availability Available Available
Current price Amazon Amazon
Speaker configuration
Audio channels 1.0 (mono) 1.0 (mono)
Woofers 1× 86×46 mm 1× 52×90 mm
Tweeters 1× 20 mm 1× 0,75″
Subwoofers - -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS Not specified 40 W
Frequency range Not specified 60.0 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless stereo pairing? ✔ TWS ✔ via app
Party mode? (mono) ✔ (Party Connect) ✔ PartyBoost
Other (special) audio features? Speakerphone None
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 5.2 5.1
Wi-Fi?
NFC? (for pairing)
Radio?
Audio inputs & outputs
Buit-in mic? (and function) ✔ (calls)
Guitar/mic input?
USB-A playback?
3.5 mm AUX in?
3.5 mm AUX out?
Other in/outputs?
Battery, power & charging
Battery?
Battery life 24 hours 20 hours
Charge time 3.5 hrs 4 hrs
Battery capacity ? 27 Wh
Swappable battery?
Charging port(s): USB-C USB-C
Powerbank function? Yes; 1× USB-C 7.5W Yes; 1× USB-A 10W
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)? Bass boost
Sound effect buttons?
Other (special) buttons?
App? Sony Sound Connect JBL Portable app
Voice assistant?
Lights
Colored LEDS?
Strobe LEDS?
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 25.6×11.3×7.9 9.65×22.3×9.4
Size (inch H×W×D): 10.08×4.45×3.11 3.76×8.7×3.67
Weight (kg): 1.2 0.96
Weight (lbs): 2.65 2.11
Physical features
IP Code IP67 IP67
Transportation method? Shoulder strap In hand
Color options: 3 colors: Black, white, green 6 colors
Other features? Detachable shoulder strap -
In the box
Charger/cables? USB-C to USB-C USB-A to USB-C
Accessories? Shoulder strap -
More info
Model number YY7866E, SRS-ULT30 JBLCHARGE5
User guide / manual Help Guide Quick start guide
Official site link: Sony.com JBL.com
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