Short answer: the Sony ULT Field 3. It ranks #71 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.4/5, at $208. The Skullcandy Terrain XT ranks #170, rated 2.1/5, at $59.99, $148.01 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The Sony ULT Field 3 is the better-sounding, longer-running choice. 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 14 for the Skullcandy Terrain XT. It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the Skullcandy Terrain XT lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Skullcandy Terrain XT lacks. The catch: Sounds a bit hollow, a bit boosted in the treble.
The Skullcandy Terrain XT is the lighter option. A waterproof speaker with a wrist wrap for carrying and pairing with other Skullcandy speakers. At 1.6 lbs (720 g) it weighs much less than the Sony ULT Field 3 at 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg). The tradeoff: Shares the Terrain line’s tuning: no bass, very rolled off treble, and distortion in the treble.
Buy the Sony ULT Field 3. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $148.01 saving on the Skullcandy Terrain XT is not enough to make up the difference.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony ULT Field 3 | Skullcandy Terrain XT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $208.00 | $59.99 |
| Ranked | #71 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #170 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Dimensions | 10.1” x 4.4” x 3.1” (256 x 113 x 79 mm) | 3.1” x 3.1” x 6.3” (79 x 79 x 160 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 20mm tweeter + 1x 86mm x 46mm woofer | 2x 48mm drivers + passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (App + ULT button) | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) | Yes (SKDY Multi-Link, up to 99 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/1.5A) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg) | 1.6 lbs (720 g) |
| Amplifier Power | 27W | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | Yes (wrist strap) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 90dB SPL (Manufacturer specified) |
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