Short answer: the Sony ULT Field 5 on measured sound quality, the Tronsmart Halo 100 on price. The Sony ULT Field 5 ranks #59 of 120 large speakers, rated 3.5/5, at $348. The Tronsmart Halo 100 ranks #75, rated 3.2/5, at $109.99, $238.01 cheaper.
The Sony ULT Field 5 is the 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 18 for the Tronsmart Halo 100. It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the Tronsmart Halo 100 lacks. It links with other speakers (Party Connect up to 100 speakers), which the Tronsmart Halo 100 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 Tronsmart Halo 100: A loud, affordable outdoor party speaker with RGB lights, water resistance, and a USB port to charge phones. The tradeoff: Not a very smooth frequency response.
Buy the Sony ULT Field 5 if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the Tronsmart Halo 100 if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony ULT Field 5 | Tronsmart Halo 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $348.00 | $109.99 |
| Ranked | #59 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #75 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 12.6” x 5.7” x 4.9” (320 x 144 x 125 mm) | 11.3” x 7” x 5.9” (286 x 179 x 150 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 46mm tweeters + 1x 79mm x 107mm woofer | 1x 115mm woofer, 2x 53mm mid-tweeters, 1x 31mm tweeter |
| 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) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg) | 6 lbs (2.72 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 27W | 60W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 49Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 104dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Frequency Response | - | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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