Short answer: the Sony ULT Field 3. It ranks #71 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.4/5, at $208. The LG Xboom XG5 ranks #150, rated 2.4/5, at $99, $109 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
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 18 for the LG Xboom XG5. It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the LG Xboom XG5 lacks. The catch: Sounds a bit hollow, a bit boosted in the treble.
The LG Xboom XG5 is the lighter choice. A waterproof speaker with a long tested battery, fast USB-C charging, app EQ, lights and an aux input. At 1.5 lbs (680 g) it weighs much less than the Sony ULT Field 3 at 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg). It keeps a wired aux input, which the Sony ULT Field 3 lacks. Watch for: Peaky midrange, rolled off treble.
Buy the Sony ULT Field 3. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $109 with the LG Xboom XG5 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony ULT Field 3 | LG Xboom XG5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $208.00 | $99.00 |
| Ranked | #71 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #150 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (LG XBOOM app) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 10.1” x 4.4” x 3.1” (256 x 113 x 79 mm) | 8.7” x 3.3” x 3.1” (222 x 83 x 80 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 20mm tweeter + 1x 86mm x 46mm woofer | 1x 42x80mm track-type woofer + 1x passive radiator |
| EQ | Yes (App + ULT button) | Yes (App EQ) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) | Yes (Wireless Party Link, up to 10 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/1.5A) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg) | 1.5 lbs (680 g) |
| Amplifier Power | 27W | 20W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | - |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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