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Klipsch The Groove XL vs Sony ULT Field 7

What The Groove XL does better (2) and where ULT Field 7 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Klipsch The Groove XL
Klipsch · 2024The Groove XL
4.3Score
2 advantages≈ $240
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Sony ULT Field 7
Sony · 2024ULT Field 7
4 advantages≈ $270
Dimensions

Size comparison

The Groove XLULT Field 7
259 × 10986512 × 224222
The Groove XLULT Field 7Difference
Height109 mm224 mm−115 mm
Width259 mm512 mm−253 mm
Depth86 mm222 mm−136 mm
Weight1,630 g6,300 g−4,670 g

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

Why is The Groove XL better than ULT Field 7?

  1. Weight1,630 g vs 6,300 g3.9×
  2. Highest frequency24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+20%

Why is ULT Field 7 better than The Groove XL?

  1. Battery life17 h vs 30 h+76%
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · The Groove XL: Yes
  3. Lowest frequency65 Hz vs 20 Hz3.2×
  4. LDACNo · The Groove XL: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power40 W—
Lowest frequency65 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency24,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life17 h30 h
Power bank function—Yes
Mains poweredNoYes
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5.2
Bluetooth codecsSBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Design & build
Weight1,630 g6,300 g
Width259 mm512 mm
Height109 mm224 mm
Depth86 mm222 mm
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4—
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Remote controlYes—
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