JBL Boombox 3 vs Sony ULT FIELD 7

The JBL Boombox 3 and the Sony ULT FIELD 7 are similarly sized speakers that toe the line between being portable and party-ready. While they weigh a similar amount, feature IP67 ratings and take up the same amount of real estate in a bag, the JBL is better built overall and can even float in water. Performance-wise, the JBL edges ahead of the Sony in just about every aspect: it's got a more balanced default frequency response, compresses less at max volume, and has better directivity. Its continuous battery life is substantially longer than the Sony too. That said, if volume and bass response are what matters to you, then the Sony will be a better fit. It can get a fair bit louder than the JBL, and its overall sound is bassier, aided by the two levels of switchable bass enhancement via the 'ULT' button.