Short answer: the Teufel Boomster NG (2017). It ranks #37 of 73 boombox speakers by sound quality; the Sony ULT Field 7 ranks #40.
The case for the Teufel Boomster NG (2017): Pretty neutral sound. Removable battery. Watch for: Not as deep bass as others in the category. Bass port can make noise. No water rating.
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. 8khz peak.
Buy the Teufel Boomster NG (2017) if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Sony ULT Field 7 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 18 hours for the Teufel Boomster NG (2017).
If water resistance matters to you, the Sony ULT Field 7 at IP67 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the Teufel Boomster NG (2017) at no water resistance.
Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Boomster NG (2017) | Sony ULT Field 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €99 Discontinued | $400 |
| Ranked | #37 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #40 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz | ~52Hz |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None | IP67 |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-A, 5V/1.5A) |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 7.5 lbs / 3.4 kg | 13.9 lbs / 6.3 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | Yes (App + ULT button) |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Built in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power cord |
| Output Power | 38W RMS | 100W |
| Dimensions | 5.7" x 14.6" x 7.1" (145 x 370 x 180 mm) | 20.2" x 8.8" x 8.7" (512 x 224 x 222 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 90mm woofer + 2x 65mm midrange drivers + 2x 20mm tweeters | 2x 114mm x 114mm X-Balanced woofers + 2x 46mm (1.9") tweeters |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | - | Yes |
| Guitar Input | - | Yes |
| Microphone Input | - | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Teufel Boomster NG (2017): €99 Discontinued
Pros: Pretty neutral sound. Removable battery
Cons: Not as deep bass as others in the category. Bass port can make noise. No water rating. Discontinued.
Full Teufel Boomster NG (2017) review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 5.7" x 14.6" x 7.1" (145 x 370 x 180 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 90mm woofer + 2x 65mm midrange drivers + 2x 20mm tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 38W RMS |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 7.5 lbs / 3.4 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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