# JBL Charge 5 vs Sony ULT Field 1: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the JBL Charge 5 (JBL) and Sony ULT Field 1 (Sony) among portable speakers.

## Side by side

| Spec | JBL Charge 5 | Sony ULT Field 1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $179.95 | not published |
| Brand | JBL | Sony |
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Battery hr | 20 | 12 |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Drivers | 1×90mm woofer + 1×20mm tweeter + 2 passive radiators | 1×83mm×42mm woofer + 1×16mm tweeter + passive radiator |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | — |
| Weight (lb) | 2.12 | 1.43 |
| Stereo pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Aux (in) | No | — |

## Key differences

- Battery hr: JBL Charge 5 20 vs Sony ULT Field 1 12
- Drivers: JBL Charge 5 1×90mm woofer + 1×20mm tweeter + 2 passive radiators vs Sony ULT Field 1 1×83mm×42mm woofer + 1×16mm tweeter + passive radiator
- Weight (lb): JBL Charge 5 2.12 vs Sony ULT Field 1 1.43

## What reviewers say

**JBL Charge 5** — Three whitelisted testers (Tom's Guide, TechRadar, SoundGuys) covered the exact JBL Charge 5 hands-on; only Tom's Guide took instrument measurements. All praise balanced, bass-forward sound, loud output, IP67 ruggedness, and a 20-hour battery with USB-A power-bank charging, while flagging audible distortion once you push past ~60% volume. (3 sourced reviews.)

## Sources

- JBL Charge 5: https://www.manua.ls/jbl/charge-5/manual/page/20 (manua.ls, verified 2026-06-15)
- Sony ULT Field 1: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/7862/v1/en/contents/TP1001477513.html (helpguide.sony.net, verified 2026-07-10)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/portable-speakers/jbl-charge-5-vs-sony-ult-field-1/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, JBL Charge 5 ($179.95) vs Sony ULT Field 1 (not published) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/portable-speakers/jbl-charge-5-vs-sony-ult-field-1/
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