Short answer: the Sony ULT Field 1 for better sound quality, the Soundcore 2 for the lower price. The Sony ULT Field 1 ranks #76 of 136 medium speakers at $78. The Soundcore 2 ranks #81 at $29.99, $48.01 cheaper.
The case for the Sony ULT Field 1: IP67 rated, survives drops and 1m submersion. Real-world battery around 28+ hours with ULT (bass boost) mode off. Set against that: Upper midrange peak, rolled off treble.
On the Soundcore 2 side: 24+ hour battery life from a 5200mAh cell. Very light (0.8 lb) and compact. The catch: Bass doesn’t go as deep as others.
Buy the Sony ULT Field 1 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Soundcore 2 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Soundcore 2 is rated for 24 hours versus 12 hours for the Sony ULT Field 1.
Specifications Side By Side
| Sony ULT Field 1 | Soundcore 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $78.00 | $29.99 |
| Ranked | #76 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #81 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | - |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | - |
| Weight | 1.4 lbs / 650 g | 0.7 lbs / 318 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 8.1" x 3" x 3" (206 x 77 x 76 mm) | 6.6" x 1.9" x 2.2" (168 x 47 x 56 mm) |
| Drivers | 83mm x 42mm woofer, 16mm tweeter + passive radiator | 2x 38mm fullrange |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Output Power | - | 12W |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Sony ULT Field 1: $78.00 Amazon
Pros: IP67 rated, survives drops and 1m submersion. Real-world battery around 28+ hours with ULT (bass boost) mode off. Stereo-pairs with a second ULT Field 1.
Cons: Upper midrange peak, rolled off treble
Full Sony ULT Field 1 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 8.1" x 3" x 3" (206 x 77 x 76 mm) |
| Drivers | 83mm x 42mm woofer, 16mm tweeter + passive radiator |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.4 lbs / 650 g |
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Soundcore 2: $29.99 Amazon
Pros: 24+ hour battery life from a 5200mAh cell. Very light (0.8 lb) and compact. IPX7 rated with a soft, grippy silicone coating.
Cons: Bass doesn’t go as deep as others
Full Soundcore 2 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 6.6" x 1.9" x 2.2" (168 x 47 x 56 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 38mm fullrange |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 12W |
| Stereo | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs / 318 g |
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