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JBL Grip vs Sony ULT FIELD 1

What Grip does better (2) and where ULT FIELD 1 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JBL Grip
JBL · 2025Grip
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ $75
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Sony ULT FIELD 1
Sony · 2024ULT FIELD 1
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $65
9.4Build & features6.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

GripULT FIELD 1
64 × 15365206 × 7776
GripULT FIELD 1Difference
Height153 mm77 mm+76 mm
Width64 mm206 mm−142 mm
Depth65 mm76 mm−11 mm

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

Why is Grip better than ULT FIELD 1?

  1. Battery life14 h vs 12 h+17%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is ULT FIELD 1 better than Grip?

  1. Output power16 W vs 20 W+25%
  2. Lowest frequency70 Hz vs 20 Hz3.5×
Specifications

Side by side

JBL GripJBL Grip≈ $758.9
Sound
Output power16 W20 W
Speaker channelsMono—
Lowest frequency70 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
StereoNo—
Battery & charging
Battery life14 h12 h
Charging time3 h—
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
AuracastYes—
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight385 g—
Width64 mm206 mm
Height153 mm77 mm
Depth65 mm76 mm
Protection ratingIP68IP67
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Dust protection (IP)66
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
Light effectsYes—
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