Name | Sony ULT Field 5 | JBL Charge 5 |
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Type | Large | Medium |
MSRP | $329.99 | $179.95 |
Released | 2025 | 2021 |
Availability | Available | Available |
Current price | Amazon | Amazon |
Speaker configuration | ||
Audio channels | 2.0 (stereo) | 1.0 (mono) |
Woofers | 1× 107×79 mm | 1× 52×90 mm |
Tweeters | 2× 46 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? | Placement Correction | None |
Connectivity | ||
Bluetooth version? | 5.3 | 5.1 |
Wi-Fi? | ❌ | ❌ |
NFC? (for pairing) | ❌ | ❌ |
Radio? | ❌ | ❌ |
Audio inputs & outputs | ||
Buit-in mic? (and function) | ❌ | ❌ |
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 | 25 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 | Yes; 1× USB-A 10W |
Buttons & controls | ||
Sound mode button(s)? | Bass boost | ❌ |
Sound effect buttons? | ❌ | ❌ |
Other (special) buttons? | Light effect button | ❌ |
App? | Sony Sound Connect | JBL Portable app |
Voice assistant? | ❌ | ❌ |
Lights | ||
Colored LEDS? | 4× rings | ❌ |
Strobe LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
Size & weight | ||
Size (cm H×W×D): | 32.0×14.4×12.5 | 9.65×22.3×9.4 |
Size (inch H×W×D): | 12.6×5.7×5.0 | 3.76×8.7×3.67 |
Weight (kg): | 3.3 | 0.96 |
Weight (lbs): | 7.28 | 2.11 |
Physical features | ||
IP Code | IP67 | IP67 |
Transportation method? | Shoulder strap | In hand |
Color options: | 2 colors: Black, white | 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 | YY7859E, SRS-ULT50 | JBLCHARGE5 |
User guide / manual | Help Guide | Quick start guide |
Official site link: | Sony.com | JBL.com |
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