Short answer: the Sony ULT Field 1. It ranks #99 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.1/5, at $138. The Skullcandy Terrain XT ranks #170, rated 2.1/5, at $59.99, $78.01 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Sony ULT Field 1 is the better-sounding pick. A tough, waterproof small speaker that survives drops, with long real world battery life and stereo pairing. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Skullcandy Terrain XT lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Skullcandy Terrain XT lacks. The catch: Upper midrange peak, rolled off treble.
The case for the Skullcandy Terrain XT: A waterproof speaker with a wrist wrap for carrying and pairing with other Skullcandy speakers. Watch for: Shares the Terrain line’s tuning: no bass, very rolled off treble, and distortion in the treble.
Buy the Sony ULT Field 1. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $78.01 with the Skullcandy Terrain XT does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony ULT Field 1 | Skullcandy Terrain XT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $138.00 | $59.99 |
| Ranked | #99 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #170 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) | Yes (SKDY Multi-Link, up to 99 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.4 lbs (650 g) | 1.6 lbs (720 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 8.1” x 3” x 3” (206 x 77 x 76 mm) | 3.1” x 3.1” x 6.3” (79 x 79 x 160 mm) |
| Drivers | 83mm x 42mm woofer, 16mm tweeter + passive radiator | 2x 48mm drivers + passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | Yes (wrist strap) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 90dB SPL (Manufacturer specified) |
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