Sony ULT FIELD 3 vs Sony ULT FIELD 7

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ULT FIELD 3 compared with ULT FIELD 7
SonyULT FIELD 3SonyULT FIELD 7
Overview
ReleasedApril 2025April 2024
Sound
TypePortable speakerPortable speaker
Dolby AtmosNoNo
DriversOne woofer (about 86 × 46 mm) and one tweeter (about 20 mm), with side passive radiators2-way; two X-Balanced Speaker Unit woofers (about 114 × 114 mm) and two tweeters (about 46 mm), left and right, with passive radiators
Room tuningULT button for ULT POWER SOUND bass boost (on or off); Sound Field Optimization; 7-band custom equaliser in the appULT button with ULT1 (deep bass) and ULT2 (punchy bass); Sound Field Optimization; 7-band custom equaliser in the app
Connections
Wi-FiNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayNoNo
Voice assistantsNoneNone
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2; SBC and AAC; A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP and SPP; multipoint connection to two devices; Google Fast PairBluetooth 5.2; SBC, AAC and LDAC; A2DP, AVRCP and SPP; multipoint connection to two devices
PortsUSB-C for charging in and out (can charge a phone at 5 V, up to 1.5 A); not for audio3.5 mm audio input; 6.3 mm microphone or guitar input; USB-A for playing MP3, WMA and WAV files and charging a phone (5 V, up to 1.5 A); mains power input
Multi-roomStereo Pair with a second ULT FIELD 3; Party Connect with compatible Sony speakersStereo Pair with a second ULT FIELD 7; Party Connect with up to 100 compatible Sony speakers
AppSony | Sound ConnectSony | Music Center and Fiestable
Design
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 24 hoursUp to 30 hours
Water and dust resistanceIP67IP67
Weight1.2 kg (better)6.3 kg
Battery life detailAbout 24 hours at volume 22 of 50 with ULT POWER SOUND on; about 5 hours at maximum volume; about 3.5 hours to charge with a 9 V 3 A USB PD adaptor; 10 minutes of charging gives about 120 minutes of playback; Battery Care mode limits charge to about 90%; STAMINA mode for longer playbackAbout 30 hours at volume 16 with ULT on and the lights off; about 25 hours with the lights on; about 3 hours at maximum volume with the lights on; about 5 hours to charge from the mains; 10 minutes of charging gives about 3 hours of playback; Battery Care mode limits charge to about 90%
ControlsButtons for power, Bluetooth/Stereo Pair, CONNECT (Party Connect), play/call, volume and ULT; battery and Battery Care button behind the capButtons for power, Bluetooth, play, volume, ULT and LIGHT; key control, echo and guitar buttons and a microphone and guitar level knob on the rear panel; battery and Battery Care button
MicrophonesBuilt-in omnidirectional MEMS microphone for hands-free callsNone listed among the parts, and no calling profile; a wired microphone can be plugged in for karaoke
MountingDetachable shoulder strapCarry handles; works lying horizontally or standing vertically
Size256 × 113 × 79 mm (W × H × D)512 × 224 × 222 mm (W × H × D)
ColoursBlack, Off White, Forest GreyBlack
In the boxSpeaker, shoulder strap, USB-C to USB-C cableSpeaker, AC power cord

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