Short answer: the Sony ULT Field 3. It ranks #71 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.4/5, at $208. The Ultimate Ears Boom 3 ranks #114, rated 2.9/5, at $132.99, $75.01 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
Buy the Sony ULT Field 3. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $75.01 you would save on the Ultimate Ears Boom 3 does not close the gap.
If battery life is a priority, the Sony ULT Field 3 is rated for 24 hours versus 15 hours for the Ultimate Ears Boom 3.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony ULT Field 3 | Ultimate Ears Boom 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $208.00 | $132.99 |
| Ranked | #71 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #114 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Ultimate Ears BOOM & MEGABOOM app) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 4.2 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Dimensions | 10.1” x 4.4” x 3.1” (256 x 113 x 79 mm) | 7.2” x 2.9” (184 x 73 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 20mm tweeter + 1x 86mm x 46mm woofer | 2x 2” active drivers + 2x 2” x 4” passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (App + ULT button) | Yes (via app) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) | Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/1.5A) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg) | 1.3 lbs (608 g) |
| Amplifier Power | 27W | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | Yes (built-in loop) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 91Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 87dB (Manufacturer specified) |
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