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Sony · ULT

ULT FIELD 1

Released April 2024

The ULT FIELD 1 is Sony's smallest ULT Bluetooth speaker, a 650 g IP67 portable with a strap, for taking music outdoors.

Type
Portable speaker
Atmos
No
Connects by
Bluetooth
Battery
12 h
Weight
0.65 kg

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree it is rugged, portable and well built for the price. The common criticism is the sound: What Hi-Fi? found it clear but thin without the bass boost and lacking midrange weight, and Trusted Reviews found it flat and short on bass; Trusted Reviews and SoundGuys found the app limited.

From whathifi.com, trustedreviews.com and soundguys.com

Specifications

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Sound

Type
Portable speaker
Dolby Atmos
No
Drivers
One woofer (about 83 × 42 mm) and one tweeter (about 16 mm), with a passive radiator
Room tuning
ULT button for ULT POWER SOUND bass boost (on or off); 3-band custom equaliser in the app

Connections

Wi-Fi
No
Bluetooth
Yes
AirPlay
No
Voice assistants
None
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3; SBC and AAC; A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP and SPP
Ports
USB-C for charging only
Multi-room
Stereo Pair with a second ULT FIELD 1 (switches to SBC)
App
Sony | Music Center

Design

Battery life (maker's claim)
Up to 12 hours
Water and dust resistance
IP67
Weight
0.65 kg
Battery life detail
About 12 hours at volume 25 of 50 with ULT POWER SOUND on; about 3 hours at maximum volume; about 5 hours to charge with a 1.5 A USB adaptor (faster with 3 A); STAMINA mode turns sound effects off to extend battery life
Controls
Buttons for power, Bluetooth, play/call, volume and ULT
Microphones
Built-in omnidirectional microphone with echo cancelling for hands-free calls
Mounting
Multi-way strap; works standing on its end or lying on its side
Size
206 × 77 × 76 mm (W × H × D)
Colours
Black, Off White, Forest Grey, Orange
In the box
Speaker (with strap), USB-C cable (USB-A to USB-C)

Pros and cons

Pros

  • IP67 waterproof and dustproof, salt-water resistant, and passes a 1.22 m drop test
  • Up to 12 hours at a moderate volume with ULT POWER SOUND on
  • Built-in microphone for calls, and Stereo Pair with a second ULT FIELD 1

Cons

  • Bluetooth only, with SBC and AAC; no Wi-Fi or AirPlay
  • No 3.5 mm input, and the USB-C port is for charging only
  • About 3 hours at full volume, and about 5 hours to charge with a 1.5 A adaptor

Closest rivals

Model
TypeAtmosConnects byBatteryWeightReleased
MarshallEmberton III
Portable speakerNoBluetooth32 h0.67 kgAug 2024
BeatsPill (2024)
Portable speakerNoBluetooth24 h0.68 kgJun 2024
Ultimate EarsBOOM 4
Portable speakerNoBluetooth15 h0.62 kgJun 2024

Sources

  1. sony.com.au/wireless-speakers/products/ult-field-1/spec
  2. helpguide.sony.net/speaker/7862/v1/en/contents/TP1001477513.html
  3. sony.com.au/wireless-speakers/products/ult-field-1
  4. helpguide.sony.net/speaker/7862/v1/en/contents/TP1001477506.html
  5. helpguide.sony.net/speaker/7862/v1/en/contents/TP1001477503.html
  6. helpguide.sony.net/speaker/7862/v1/en/contents/TP1001477473.html
  7. helpguide.sony.net/speaker/7862/v1/en/contents/TP1001477520.html
  8. helpguide.sony.net/speaker/7862/v1/en/contents/TP1001477504.html
  9. helpguide.sony.net/speaker/7862/v1/en/contents/TP1001477517.html
  10. sony.eu/presscentre/massive-bass-ultimate-vibe-sony-introduces-ult-power-sound-…

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