Short answer: the Sony ULT Field 5. It ranks #59 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 3.5/5, at $348; the Orange Box ranks #99, rated 2.5/5, and costs $359, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The Sony ULT Field 5 is the better-sounding, longer-running option. A tough, waterproof party speaker with loud, bass focused output, an aux input, a power bank and a long battery. It is rated for 25 hours of battery against 15 for the Orange Box. It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the Orange Box lacks. It links with other speakers (Party Connect up to 100 speakers), which the Orange Box cannot. Watch for: It prioritizes bass and loudness over fidelity: reviews find the upper mids and highs subdued, with limited stereo separation and soundstage depth.
Why pick the Orange Box: A guitar amp styled speaker with a solid wood cabinet, waterproofing, and stereo pairing for a striking retro look. The tradeoff: Pathetic bass extension, port noise, hollow sounding.
Buy the Sony ULT Field 5. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Orange Box and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony ULT Field 5 | Orange Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $348.00 | $359.00 |
| Ranked | #59 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #99 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 12.6” x 5.7” x 4.9” (320 x 144 x 125 mm) | 11” x 6.9” x 6.7” (280 x 175 x 170 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 46mm tweeters + 1x 79mm x 107mm woofer | 1x 102mm woofer, 2x 51mm tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (App + ULT button) | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg) | 6.6 lbs (3 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 27W | 50W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | - |
| Frequency Response | - | 35Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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