Short answer: the Sony ULT Field 7. It ranks #40 of 73 boombox speakers by sound quality at $400; the Marshall Tufton ranks #60 and costs $450, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
On the Sony ULT Field 7 side: Better sounding than the XG500. Set against that: Still not as deep bass as the top ranked speakers.
What the Marshall Tufton gets right: 20 hour battery life; 2.5 hour full charge, or 20-min quick-charge for 4 hours of play. The catch: Not much lower bass, upper bass boomy, boosted treble, not very balanced overall.
Buy the Sony ULT Field 7. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Marshall Tufton and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Marshall Tufton. It ranks near the bottom of the 73 boombox speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
If battery life is a priority, the Sony ULT Field 7 is rated for 30 hours versus 20 hours for the Marshall Tufton.
If water resistance matters to you, the Sony ULT Field 7 at IP67 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the Marshall Tufton at IPX2 (light drips).
Specifications Side By Side
| Sony ULT Field 7 | Marshall Tufton | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $400 | $450 |
| Ranked | #40 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #60 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~52Hz | 42Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX2 |
| 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) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 13.9 lbs / 6.3 kg | 10.8 lbs / 4.9 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (App + ULT button) | Yes (hidden bass and treble adjustment) |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | - |
| Dimensions | 20.2" x 8.8" x 8.7" (512 x 224 x 222 mm) | 9" x 6.4" x 13.8" (229.1 x 163.1 x 350 mm) |
| Output Power | 100W | 80W |
| Drivers | 2x 114mm x 114mm X-Balanced woofers + 2x 46mm (1.9") tweeters | 1x 5.25" woofer + 2x 2" full-range + 1x 16mm tweeter |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
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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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Marshall Tufton: $450 Amazon
Pros: 20 hour battery life; 2.5 hour full charge, or 20-min quick-charge for 4 hours of play. 3-way speaker design covers full frequency range in 360°. Sturdy construction with IPX2 rating.
Cons: Not much lower bass, upper bass boomy, boosted treble, not very balanced overall. Not as loud as others in the class. Very low water rating
Full Marshall Tufton review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 42Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 9" x 6.4" x 13.8" (229.1 x 163.1 x 350 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 5.25" woofer + 2x 2" full-range + 1x 16mm tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (hidden bass and treble adjustment) |
| IP Rating | IPX2 |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Output Power | 80W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 10.8 lbs / 4.9 kg |
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