Short answer: the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus. It ranks #26 of 73 boombox speakers by sound quality at $169.98; the Sony ULT Field 7 ranks #40 and costs $400, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
On the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus side: Quite a bit lighter than most of the other boombox size speakers. Set against that: Warm tuning meaning a rolled off treble and some upper bass boost.
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.
Buy the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Sony ULT Field 7 and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If battery life is a priority, the Sony ULT Field 7 is rated for 30 hours versus 20 hours for the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Boom 2 Plus | Sony ULT Field 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $169.98 | $400 |
| Ranked | #26 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #40 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 39Hz | ~52Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (Pro EQ + presets) | Yes (App + ULT button) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 111dB | - |
| MicroSD Playback | No | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast 2.0) | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2A) | Yes (USB-A, 5V/1.5A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 8.4 lbs / 3.8 kg | 13.9 lbs / 6.3 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Output Power | 140W | 100W |
| Dimensions | 17.3" x 9.1" x 5.9" (440 x 230 x 150 mm) | 20.2" x 8.8" x 8.7" (512 x 224 x 222 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 114mm (4.5") woofers + 2x 19mm (0.75") tweeters | 2x 114mm x 114mm X-Balanced woofers + 2x 46mm (1.9") tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Guitar Input | - | Yes |
| Microphone Input | - | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Soundcore Boom 2 Plus: $169.98 Amazon Bhphotovideo
Pros: Quite a bit lighter than most of the other boombox size speakers. This speaker will likely move up as we get a good EQ tune that makes it a lot more neutral.
Cons: Warm tuning meaning a rolled off treble and some upper bass boost. Reasonably deep bass, but not as good as the top ranked.
Full Soundcore Boom 2 Plus review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 39Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 17.3" x 9.1" x 5.9" (440 x 230 x 150 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 114mm (4.5") woofers + 2x 19mm (0.75") tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Pro EQ + presets) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 111dB |
| MicroSD Playback | No |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 140W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast 2.0) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 8.4 lbs / 3.8 kg |
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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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