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6.2Sound8.5
8.4Battery7.5
5.9Connectivity7.2
5.5Build & features4.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
Middleton IIULT FIELD 5
| Middleton II | ULT FIELD 5 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 110 mm | 144 mm | −34 mm |
| Width | 230 mm | 320 mm | −90 mm |
| Depth | 98 mm | 125 mm | −27 mm |
| Weight | 1,800 g | 3,300 g | −1,500 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Middleton II better than ULT FIELD 5?
- Battery life30 h vs 25 h+20%
- Weight1,800 g vs 3,300 g+83%
- Charging time3 h vs 3.5 h+17%
Why is ULT FIELD 5 better than Middleton II?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · Middleton II: Yes
- Output power40 W vs 50 W+25%
- Lowest frequency45 Hz vs 20 Hz2.2×
- LDACNo · Middleton II: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Driver type | Neodymium | — |
| Driver size | 76.2 mm | — |
| Output power | 40 W | 50 W |
| Speaker channels | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Channel count | 2 | 2 |
| Lowest frequency | 45 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | Yes |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 30 h | 25 h |
| Charging time | 3 h | 3.5 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 20 min → 10 h | — |
| Fast charging support | Yes | — |
| Power bank function | Yes | Yes |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LC3, AAC, SBC | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | Yes |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | Yes |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| LE Audio | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 1,800 g | 3,300 g |
| Width | 230 mm | 320 mm |
| Height | 110 mm | 144 mm |
| Depth | 98 mm | 125 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | 6 |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
| Party / stereo pairing | — | Yes |
| Light effects | — | Yes |
