Head to head
JBL Flip 7 Speaker vs Sony ULT Field 3 Speaker
Sony ULT Field 3 Speaker takes it. Sony ULT Field 3 Speaker wins mainly on battery — 80 against 60.
Our verdict
Sony ULT Field 3 Speaker takes it
Sony ULT Field 3 Speaker scores 77/100 overall with very good results across the board. The JBL Flip 7 Speaker costs ₹10 more and genuinely wins on portability — so if portability is your deciding factor, buy that one instead.
JBL Flip 7 Speaker still wins on portability. If that is what you came for, the verdict above does not apply to you.
Price: JBL Flip 7 Speaker vs Sony ULT Field 3 Speaker
Today the JBL Flip 7 Speaker sells for ₹12,999 at JBL India and the Sony ULT Field 3 Speaker for ₹12,989 at Amazon India.
That makes the Sony ULT Field 3 Speaker ₹10 cheaper right now.
The Sony ULT Field 3 Speaker has typically cost ₹15,990 and dropped as low as ₹12,989, so today's price is 19% below its usual price.
Category by category
- Battery: the Sony ULT Field 3 Speaker is ahead, 80 against 60.
- Audio: too close to call — 86 against 86.
- Portability: the JBL Flip 7 Speaker is ahead, 64 against 52.
- Value: the Sony ULT Field 3 Speaker is ahead, 79 against 71.
Scores and prices side by side
| JBL Flip 7 Speaker | Sony ULT Field 3 Speaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Best price today | ₹12,999 | ₹12,989better |
| Effective price | ₹12,999 | ₹12,989better |
| Deal score | — | 100/100 |
| Overall score | 72/100 | 77/100better |
| Battery | 60/100 | 80/100better |
| Audio | 86/100 | 86/100 |
| Portability | 64/100better | 52/100 |
| Value | 71/100 | 79/100better |
| Released | — | — |
| Our verdict | Fair price | Good price |
Specifications
| Type | Bluetooth speaker | Bluetooth speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Output | 35 W | 48 W |
| Playback | Up to 16 hours | Up to 24 hours |
| Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Model | Flip 7 | SRSULT30W.UC |
| Driver type | — | Dynamic Driver |
| Frequency | — | 2.4 GHz |
Buy the JBL Flip 7 Speaker if…
The JBL Flip 7 Speaker offers good audio quality and decent battery life, making it a reliable choice for casual listening. Its Bluetooth connectivity and water resistance add to its appeal for outdoor use. However, consider if the price aligns with your budget and needs.
- Casual listeners
- Outdoor enthusiasts
- Those needing a portable speaker
Good
- Good audio quality
- Decent battery life
- Water resistant (IP68)
Not so good
- Price may be higher than alternatives
- Limited portability features
- No advanced features like smart assistant
Buy the Sony ULT Field 3 Speaker if…
The Sony ULT Field 3 Speaker delivers powerful 48 W sound output, making it loud enough for outdoor gatherings and large rooms. With up to 24 hours of battery life, it lasts through full days of playback without needing a recharge. The IP67 water resistance rating protects it against splashes and dust, making it practical for outdoor use near pools or beaches.
- Party hosts needing a loud 48 W output for music.
- Outdoor listeners who need IP67 water resistance.
- Buyers looking for a heavy discount on a Sony audio product.
Good
- The 48 W output delivers loud, room-filling sound for parties.
- Up to 24 hours of battery life lets you play music all day without plugging in.
- IP67 water resistance protects the speaker from dust and accidental splashes.
Not so good
- At 52 for portability, it may be heavy or bulky to carry around easily.
- Connectivity is limited to Bluetooth, lacking wired auxiliary options.
- Frequency response details are basic, giving little insight into audio tuning.
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Straight answers
Questions people ask
8 answered here. Tap one to open it — every answer is written out in full, not summarised.
01Which is better, the JBL Flip 7 Speaker or the Sony ULT Field 3 Speaker?
The Sony ULT Field 3 Speaker scores higher overall (77/100 against 72/100). JBL Flip 7 Speaker still wins on portability. If that is what you came for, the verdict above does not apply to you.
02Which is cheaper, the JBL Flip 7 Speaker or the Sony ULT Field 3 Speaker?
Today the JBL Flip 7 Speaker sells for ₹12,999 at JBL India and the Sony ULT Field 3 Speaker for ₹12,989 at Amazon India. That makes the Sony ULT Field 3 Speaker ₹10 cheaper right now. Prices are read from the stores’ own pages and change often — check the store before you buy.
03How were the JBL Flip 7 Speaker and Sony ULT Field 3 Speaker compared?
On each product’s specification sheet and its live prices across Indian stores. The category scores are worked out from the specifications rather than from hands-on testing, and every product page says which.
04How many products can I compare at once?
Two to five. Five is the ceiling because a table any wider stops being readable on a phone, and a comparison of one product is just that product’s page.
05What is the effective price?
The price after the card and bank offers that apply at that store. The listing price is what you are quoted; the effective price is closer to what actually leaves your account, which is why the two are shown separately rather than one replacing the other.
06What does the deal score mean?
It compares today’s price against the prices recorded here for that same product, not against other products. With fewer than fourteen days of recorded prices there is no score at all — a first-day price has nothing to be cheap against, and saying nothing is better than calling it a bargain.
07Why does the cheaper product sometimes lose?
Because the comparison counts what three years of owning each one costs, not only what it costs to buy. A cheaper machine with a shorter warranty, a dearer battery replacement or a worse resale value can finish behind one that costs more today.
08Does the verdict pick one winner?
It names a winner and then says who should buy the other one instead. Most comparisons on this site are between products that suit different people rather than between a good one and a bad one, and a verdict that hides that is not much use.