Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The JBL Clip 5 ranks #22 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $59.95; the Sony ULT Field 1 ranks #99 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $138.
The JBL Clip 5 is the lighter choice. A waterproof clip on speaker with a wide carabiner, a long battery, app EQ, and Auracast linking to other speakers. At 0.6 lbs (285 g) it weighs much less than the Sony ULT Field 1 at 1.4 lbs (650 g). Watch for: Generally more of the same from the Clip series in terms of sound but with more features.
What the Sony ULT Field 1 does well: A tough, waterproof small speaker that survives drops, with long real world battery life and stereo pairing. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the JBL Clip 5 lacks. Watch for: Upper midrange peak, rolled off treble.
Buy the JBL Clip 5 at $59.95 if you want a small speaker. Buy the Sony ULT Field 1 at $138 if you want a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Clip 5 | Sony ULT Field 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.95 | $138.00 |
| Ranked | #22 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #99 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (285 g) | 1.4 lbs (650 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Frequency Response | 95Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Dimensions | 3.4” x 5.3” x 1.8” (86 x 134.5 x 46 mm) | 8.1” x 3” x 3” (206 x 77 x 76 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 7W | - |
| Drivers | 1x ~50mm (2”) full-range driver + 1x passive radiator | 83mm x 42mm woofer, 16mm tweeter + passive radiator |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in carabiner) | Yes (detachable strap) |
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