Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Soundcore Rave 3S ranks #17 of 40 party speakers by sound quality at $299.99; the Sony ULT Field 7 ranks #43 of 76 boombox speakers by sound quality at $400.
Why pick the Soundcore Rave 3S: 2 AA battery Wireless Microphones and remote control included. The catch: Some upper bass and upper mids boost.
Why pick the Sony ULT Field 7: Sony ULT Field 7 uses 2x 114mm x 114mm X-Balanced woofers + 2x 46mm (1.9”) tweeters. The catch: Bass is limited by its ~52Hz specification.
Buy the Soundcore Rave 3S at $299.99 for a party speaker, or the Sony ULT Field 7 at $400 for a boombox speaker instead.
There is a real battery-life gap here: the Sony ULT Field 7 is rated for 30 hours, the Soundcore Rave 3S only 12 hours.
If water resistance matters to you, the Sony ULT Field 7 at IP67 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the Soundcore Rave 3S at IPX4 (splashing).
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Rave 3S | Sony ULT Field 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.99 | $400 |
| Ranked | #17 of 40 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #43 of 76 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (App + ULT button) |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP67 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with reverb effect) | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 21.6 lbs (9.8 kg) | 13.9 lbs (6.3 kg) |
| Wireless Microphones | Yes 2 Included | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-A, 5V/1.5A) |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 6.5” (165mm) woofer + 3x 2.5” (63mm) full-range drivers | 2x 114mm x 114mm X-Balanced woofers + 2x 46mm (1.9”) tweeters |
| Amplifier Power | 200W | 100W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 21.7”H x 11.1”W x 12”D (550 x 283 x 306 mm) | 20.2” x 8.8” x 8.7” (512 x 224 x 222 mm) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Strap | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~52Hz |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Soundcore Rave 3S: $299.99 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay
Older model: the Soundcore Rave 3 (rated 3.8/5).
Pros: 2 AA battery Wireless Microphones and remote control included. AI voice removal feature for Karaoke
Cons: Some upper bass and upper mids boost. Not as deep of bass as a Partybox 110/120
Full Soundcore Rave 3S review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 200W |
|---|---|
| App | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 21.7”H x 11.1”W x 12”D (550 x 283 x 306 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 6.5” (165mm) woofer + 3x 2.5” (63mm) full-range drivers |
| EQ | Yes |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Lights | Yes |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with reverb effect) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| Strap | No |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 21.6 lbs (9.8 kg) |
| Wireless Microphones | Yes 2 Included |
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Sony ULT Field 7: $400 Amazon eBay
Older model: the Sony SRS-XG500 (rated 3/5).
Pros: Sony ULT Field 7 uses 2x 114mm x 114mm X-Balanced woofers + 2x 46mm (1.9”) tweeters. Its 6.3 kg, claimed 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) battery life, IP67 protection, aux input and stereo playback make it a practical option for its intended room or portable use. Measured bass extension of ~52Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Bass is limited by its ~52Hz specification. There is no companion app. A peak around 8kHz, and bass does not reach as deep as the top-ranked speakers.
Full Sony ULT Field 7 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 100W |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/1.5A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| Strap | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 13.9 lbs (6.3 kg) |
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