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 ranks #169, rated 2.1/5, at $49.93, $88.07 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Sony ULT Field 1 is the better-sounding choice. 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 lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Skullcandy Terrain lacks. Watch for: Upper midrange peak, rolled off treble.
The Skullcandy Terrain is the lighter option. A waterproof speaker with a wrist wrap for carrying and pairing with other Skullcandy speakers. At 1 lbs (458 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Sony ULT Field 1 at 1.4 lbs (650 g). The tradeoff: No bass, very rolled off treble.
Buy the Sony ULT Field 1. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $88.07 saving on the Skullcandy Terrain is not enough to make up the difference.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony ULT Field 1 | Skullcandy Terrain | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $138.00 | $49.93 |
| Ranked | #99 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #169 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 lbs (458 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) | 6.3” x 3.1” x 3.1” (160 x 79 x 79 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) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 2 x 6W |
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