These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The JBL Go 3 ranks #31 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $35.95; the Sony ULT Field 1 ranks #99 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $138.
The JBL Go 3 is the lighter pick. A pocket sized waterproof speaker with a rope loop for clipping to a bag. At 0.5 lbs (209 g) it weighs much less than the Sony ULT Field 1 at 1.4 lbs (650 g). The tradeoff: Not much bass at all, strange mids peak.
The Sony ULT Field 1 is the longer-running pick. A tough, waterproof small speaker that survives drops, with long real world battery life and stereo pairing. It is rated for 12 hours of battery against 5 for the JBL Go 3. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the JBL Go 3 lacks. It links with other speakers (Party Connect up to 100 speakers), which the JBL Go 3 cannot. The catch: Upper midrange peak, rolled off treble.
Buy the JBL Go 3 at $35.95 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 Go 3 | Sony ULT Field 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35.95 | $138.00 |
| Ranked | #31 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #99 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 87Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 5 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Maximum SPL | 88dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs (209 g) | 1.4 lbs (650 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Frequency Response | 110Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Dimensions | 3.4” x 2.7” x 1.6” (86 x 69 x 40 mm) | 8.1” x 3” x 3” (206 x 77 x 76 mm) |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hours | - |
| Amplifier Power | 4.2W | - |
| Drivers | 36mm full-range driver | 83mm x 42mm woofer, 16mm tweeter + passive radiator |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | Yes (detachable strap) |
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