These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The Sony ULT Field 3 ranks #71 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $208; the JBL Clip 5 ranks #22 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $59.95.
The Sony ULT Field 3 is the longer-running option. A rugged waterproof stereo speaker with long battery life, a detailed app EQ, a shoulder strap and a phone charging port. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 12 for the JBL Clip 5. It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the JBL Clip 5 lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the JBL Clip 5. Watch for: Sounds a bit hollow, a bit boosted in the treble.
The JBL Clip 5 is the lighter option. A waterproof clip on speaker with a wide carabiner, a long battery, app EQ, and Auracast linking to other speakers. At 0.6 lbs (285 g) it weighs much less than the Sony ULT Field 3 at 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg). The catch: Generally more of the same from the Clip series in terms of sound but with more features.
Buy the Sony ULT Field 3 ($208) for a medium speaker; the JBL Clip 5 ($59.95) suits a small speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony ULT Field 3 | JBL Clip 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $208.00 | $59.95 |
| Ranked | #71 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #22 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 10.1” x 4.4” x 3.1” (256 x 113 x 79 mm) | 3.4” x 5.3” x 1.8” (86 x 134.5 x 46 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 20mm tweeter + 1x 86mm x 46mm woofer | 1x ~50mm (2”) full-range driver + 1x passive radiator |
| EQ | Yes (App + ULT button) | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/1.5A) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg) | 0.6 lbs (285 g) |
| Amplifier Power | 27W | 7W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | Yes (built-in carabiner) |
| Frequency Response | - | 95Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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