JBL Clip 5
Score: 81/100
Sony ULT Field 3 Black
Score: 79/100Rankings
The JBL Clip 5 is an ultra-portable speaker with a built-in carabiner, IP67 protection and up to 15 hours of playback. Its small size limits maximum volume and it lacks a built-in microphone for calls. Best suited for hikers and travelers needing rugged, hands-free audio on the go.
Sony's ULT Field 3 is a rugged, IP67-rated portable speaker featuring powerful bass boost, 24 hour battery life, and integrated party lighting. Its substantial weight and reduced runtime under high-boost settings can be drawbacks. Perfect for outdoor parties and bass-focused listening.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
15 hours | 24 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 285 gbest | 1,221 g |
45 mmbest | — | |
1,400 mAhbest | — | |
7 Wbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 180 minutes | 10 minutesbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 15 hours | 24 hours |
Charging Time (minutes) | 180 minutes | 10 minutes |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 285 g | 1221 g |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 134.6×45.7×86.4 mm mm | 114×257×79 mm mm |
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Professional reviewers and editors are not directly quoted in the available data, but product pages emphasize the Clip 5’s "big JBL Pro Sound" in a tiny form factor, its IP67 ruggedness for outdoor use, and versatile Auracast pairing. The narrative positions the speaker as ideal for portability over raw power, highlighting its carabiner and extended battery life as key differentiators.
Everyday users praise the Clip 5 for its remarkable versatility, noting the impressive sound quality in a travel-friendly package and the convenience of the carabiner for on-the-go listening. Common themes include appreciation for the waterproof rating, solid bass for its size, and the long battery life, while few complaints are recorded.
Professional reviewers commend the ULT FIELD series for its industry-leading bass boost, robust IP67 durability, and versatile Party Connect system, while noting that battery life is condition-dependent and the larger FIELD 7 model is notably heavy for a portable speaker.
Everyday users love the deep, booming bass, long battery life, and rugged waterproof design, often highlighting the fun party lights and easy portability; recurring complaints focus on reduced battery runtime at high performance settings, occasional Bluetooth glitches, and the weight of the biggest model.
“No cons reported”
“deep, booming bass”
