Short answer: the Sony ULT Field 7 for better sound quality, the JBL Partybox On the Go for the lower price. The Sony ULT Field 7 ranks #40 of 73 boombox speakers at $400. The JBL Partybox On the Go ranks #44 at $300, $100 cheaper.
The case for the Sony ULT Field 7: Better sounding than the XG500. The tradeoff: Still not as deep bass as the top ranked speakers.
What the JBL Partybox On the Go offers: Included wireless microphone. Watch for: Poor water rating.
Buy the Sony ULT Field 7 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the JBL Partybox On the Go if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Sony ULT Field 7 is rated for 30 hours versus 6 hours for the JBL Partybox On the Go.
If water resistance matters to you, the Sony ULT Field 7 at IP67 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the JBL Partybox On the Go at IPX4 (splashing).
Specifications Side By Side
| Sony ULT Field 7 | JBL Partybox On the Go | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $400 | $300 |
| Ranked | #40 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #44 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~52Hz | 49Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX4 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/1.5A) | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 13.9 lbs / 6.3 kg | 16.5 lbs / 7.5 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC |
| App | No | Yes (JBL PartyBox app) |
| EQ | Yes (App + ULT button) | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 20.2" x 8.8" x 8.7" (512 x 224 x 222 mm) | 19.3" x 8.8" x 9.6" (489 x 224 x 244.5 mm) |
| Output Power | 100W | 100W |
| Drivers | 2x 114mm x 114mm X-Balanced woofers + 2x 46mm (1.9") tweeters | 5.1" woofer + tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Max Volume | - | 94dB |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Sony ULT Field 7: $400 Amazon
Pros: Better sounding than the XG500
Cons: Still not as deep bass as the top ranked speakers. 8khz peak
Full Sony ULT Field 7 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~52Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 20.2" x 8.8" x 8.7" (512 x 224 x 222 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 114mm x 114mm X-Balanced woofers + 2x 46mm (1.9") tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (App + ULT button) |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 100W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/1.5A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 13.9 lbs / 6.3 kg |
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JBL Partybox On the Go: $300 Amazon
Pros: Included wireless microphone.
Cons: Poor water rating. Horrible battery life. Probably the worst sounding of the Partybox line. Note, JBL daisychain is not compatible with any other non-JBL speaker and is possibly a fully digital signal.
Full JBL Partybox On the Go review and specifications →
| App | Yes (JBL PartyBox app) |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 49Hz |
| Battery Life | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 19.3" x 8.8" x 9.6" (489 x 224 x 244.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 5.1" woofer + tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Max Volume | 94dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 100W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 16.5 lbs / 7.5 kg |
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