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Altec Lansing HydraBlast vs Sony ULT FIELD 5

What HydraBlast does better (0) and where ULT FIELD 5 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Altec Lansing HydraBlast
Altec Lansing · 2025HydraBlast
0 advantages≈ $160
vs
Sony ULT FIELD 5
Sony · 2025ULT FIELD 5
8.1Score
5 advantages≈ $180
Higher score
6.6Battery7.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

HydraBlastULT FIELD 5
203.2 × 88.988.9320 × 144125
HydraBlastULT FIELD 5Difference
Height88.9 mm144 mm−55.1 mm
Width203.2 mm320 mm−116.8 mm
Depth88.9 mm125 mm−36.1 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is HydraBlast better than ULT FIELD 5?

HydraBlast has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is ULT FIELD 5 better than HydraBlast?

  1. Battery life20 h vs 25 h+25%
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · HydraBlast: Yes
  3. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  4. LDACNo · HydraBlast: Yes
  5. Charging time4 h vs 3.5 h+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony ULT FIELD 5Sony ULT FIELD 5≈ $1808.1
Sound
Output power—50 W
Speaker channels—2.0
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h25 h
Charging time4 h3.5 h
Power bank function—Yes
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5.3
Bluetooth codecsSBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—3,300 g
Width203 mm320 mm
Height89 mm144 mm
Depth89 mm125 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—6
ColoursBlack—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
Light effectsYesYes
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