These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The JBL Flip 7 ranks #14 of 135 medium speakers by sound quality at $149.95; the Sony ULT Field 5 ranks #41 of 77 large speakers by sound quality at $198.
The case for the JBL Flip 7: a very neutral speaker, small enough to be almost pocket-sized, with slightly more treble and slightly deeper bass than the well-regarded Flip 6 - and it costs a fraction of the much larger ULT Field 5. The catch: a small bump around 4kHz keeps it just a touch less neutral than the Flip 6 it replaced.
What the Sony ULT Field 5 gets right: IP67 rated, a 25-hour battery, an app with a 10-band EQ, Party Connect for up to 100 speakers, and USB-C in/out. Set against that: bass that’s not as deep as others in its category, sound quality that’s just okay overall, and a ULT button that makes a loud tone when pressed.
Buy the JBL Flip 7 at $149.95 if you want a medium speaker. Buy the Sony ULT Field 5 at $198 if you want a large speaker instead.
If battery life is a priority, the Sony ULT Field 5 is rated for 25 hours versus 14 hours for the JBL Flip 7.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Flip 7 | Sony ULT Field 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.95 | $198 |
| Ranked | #14 of 135 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #41 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 59Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | Yes (App + ULT button) |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 100dB | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 560 g | 7.3 lbs / 3.3 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Drivers | 45x80mm racetrack driver + 16mm tweeter | 2x 46mm tweeters + 1x 79mm x 107mm woofer |
| Output Power | 35W total (25W main + 10W tweeter) | 27W |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 7.2" x 2.7" x 2.8" (182.5 x 69.5 x 71.5 mm) | 12.6" x 5.7" x 4.9" (320 x 144 x 125 mm) |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V 7.5W-15W) | USB-C |
The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Flip 7: $149.95 Amazon
Pros: A very neutral speaker, very small, almost pocket size. Just slightly more treble than the Flip 6 which was already a great speaker. Slightly deeper bass than the Flip 6
Cons: A little bit of a bump at 4khz, not quite as neutral as the FLip 6. I believe this one is slightly worse than the Flip 6.
Full JBL Flip 7 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 59Hz |
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) |
| Dimensions | 7.2" x 2.7" x 2.8" (182.5 x 69.5 x 71.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 45x80mm racetrack driver + 16mm tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Max Volume | 100dB |
| Output Power | 35W total (25W main + 10W tweeter) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V 7.5W-15W) |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 560 g |
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Sony ULT Field 5: $198 Amazon
Pros: IP67 rated, dustproof and water resistant. 25 hour battery life. App with 10-band EQ. Party Connect with up to 100 speakers. USB-C in/out for charging your phone.
Cons: Bass not as deep as others in the category, and sound quality overall is just okay. ULT button makes a really loud tone when pressed. Just an okay speaker.
Full Sony ULT Field 5 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 12.6" x 5.7" x 4.9" (320 x 144 x 125 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 46mm tweeters + 1x 79mm x 107mm woofer |
| EQ | Yes (App + ULT button) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Output Power | 27W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 7.3 lbs / 3.3 kg |
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