Short answer: the Sony ULT Field 3. It ranks #71 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.4/5, at $208; the Klipsch Heritage Groove ranks #115, rated 2.8/5, and costs $210.99, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The Sony ULT Field 3 is the better-sounding, longer-running pick. 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 8 for the Klipsch Heritage Groove. It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the Klipsch Heritage Groove lacks. It links with other speakers (Party Connect up to 100 speakers), which the Klipsch Heritage Groove cannot. The catch: Sounds a bit hollow, a bit boosted in the treble.
Why pick the Klipsch Heritage Groove: A good looking retro speaker with a real wood veneer, metal knobs and a cloth grille, built for display at home. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Sony ULT Field 3 lacks. The tradeoff: No water or dust resistance rating (delicate real-wood cabinet).
Buy the Sony ULT Field 3. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Klipsch Heritage Groove and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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A rugged waterproof stereo speaker with long battery life, a detailed app EQ, a shoulder strap and a phone charging port.
A good looking retro speaker with a real wood veneer, metal knobs and a cloth grille, built for display at home.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony ULT Field 3 | Klipsch Heritage Groove | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $208.00 | $210.99 |
| Ranked | #71 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #115 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 4.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 10.1” x 4.4” x 3.1” (256 x 113 x 79 mm) | 5” x 6” x 2.6” (127 x 152 x 67 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 20mm tweeter + 1x 86mm x 46mm woofer | 1x 3” full-range driver + 2x side-firing passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (App + ULT button) | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/1.5A) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg) | 2.2 lbs (990 g) |
| Amplifier Power | 27W | 20W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | No |
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