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Sony Ult Tower 10 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£970Audio output power:40.00 WBattery life:?IP rating:IPX4Bluetooth version:5.2Weight:29000 g

Sony Ult Tower 10 Review: Compare 130 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Speakers category and whether it is worth buying.

Sony Ult Tower 10
7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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80%

7.5

Technical score

20%

8.4

User score

★Better than 94% of portable speakers
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
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70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

5.4

Price

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7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
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Score components

32%

8.5

Audio

20%

7.1

Battery

18%

7.3

Durability

16%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

9.3

Controls

3%

1.3

Design

3%

7.1

Smart features

★Better than 93%
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
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Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

6.7

Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Sony Ult Tower 10

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

32%

8.5

Audio

20%

7.1

Battery

18%

7.3

Durability

16%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

9.3

Controls

3%

1.3

Design

3%

7.1

Smart features

7.5
User score
User score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

6.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.4
Popularity
Popularity
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Sony Ult Tower 10 has a popularity score of 6.7 points, which is higher than 68.6% of products in this category.
6.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

5.4

Price

7.0
Audio output power
40 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 40 W which is higher than that of 70.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.7% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
320 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 320 mm which is larger than that of 99.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
7
This portable speaker has 7 drivers, which is more than 98.1% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 1.2% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 20 Hz which is lower than that of 84.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 14% of portable speakers.
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
5.2
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 5.2 which is newer than that of 75.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.9% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
?
Bluetooth LE Audio
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
?
Battery capacity
?
Charging time
?
Maximum charging input power
?
Built-in rechargeable battery
no
This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery. 81.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
IPX4
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX4 which provides worse ingress protection than 77.7% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 21% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
yes
This portable speaker is dust resistant. 48.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
?
Drop resistance
no
This portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating. 32.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
top
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
yes
This portable speaker supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
no
This portable speaker does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
yes
This portable speaker supports fast pairing. 77.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
29,000 g
This portable speaker weighs 29,000 g which is heavier than that of 99.7% of portable speakers.
Height
110.6 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 110.6 cm which is taller than that of 100% of portable speakers.
Width
41.8 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 41.8 cm which is wider than that of 94.1% of portable speakers.
Depth
42.8 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 42.8 cm which is deeper than that of 99.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Carry options
handle
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Companion app name
Sony | Music Center; Fiestable
Firmware updates
yes
This portable speaker supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
OTA; App
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Sony Ult Tower 10 vs the average portable speaker

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  • 270 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (320 mm vs 50 mm).
    320 mm vs 50 mm
  • 5 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (7 vs 2).
    7 vs 2
  • 18 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (110 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    110 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 40 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    20 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 7 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (7 vs 0).
    7 vs 0
  • 5.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.4/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    the average portable speaker
    Sony Ult Tower 10 has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (8.42 vs 8).
    8.42 vs 8
  • 270 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (320 mm vs 50 mm).
    320 mm vs 50 mm
  • 5 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (7 vs 2).
    7 vs 2
  • 18 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (110 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    110 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 40 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    20 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    This portable speaker has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
  • 219 mm larger built-in subwoofer
    This portable speaker has a larger built-in subwoofer than the average portable speaker (320 mm vs 101 mm).
    320 mm vs 101 mm
  • 20 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (40 W vs 20 W).
    40 W vs 20 W
  • 25 ms lower audio latency
    This portable speaker has lower audio latency than the average portable speaker (60 ms vs 85 ms).
    60 ms vs 85 ms
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Supports LDAC
    This portable speaker supports LDAC, while the average portable speaker does not support LDAC.
  • Has a TOSLINK optical input
    This portable speaker has a TOSLINK optical input, while the average portable speaker does not have a TOSLINK optical input.
    Has a physical TOSLINK optical audio input.
  • Has a microphone input
    This portable speaker has a microphone input, while the average portable speaker does not have a microphone input.
    Has a physical external microphone input.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 0.2 Bluetooth levels newer
    This portable speaker has a newer Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (5.2 vs 5).
    5.2 vs 5
  • Has a power bank function
    This portable speaker has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • 7 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (7 vs 0).
    7 vs 0
  • Has an equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • 3 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).
    3 vs 0
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Supports party mode
    This portable speaker supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
  • Has an FM radio
    This portable speaker has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • Supports playback mute
    This portable speaker supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
    Speaker playback audio can be directly muted.
  • Supports automatic room calibration
    This portable speaker supports automatic room calibration, while the average portable speaker does not support automatic room calibration.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • 5 newer
    This portable speaker was released more recently than the average portable speaker (2024 vs 2019).
    2024 vs 2019
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
  • 28,200 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (29,000 g vs 800 g).
    29,000 g vs 800 g
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (-5 °C vs 0 °C).
    -5 °C vs 0 °C
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    This portable speaker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 98.2 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (110.6 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    110.6 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 34.5 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (42.8 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    42.8 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 10.78x more expensive
    Sony Ult Tower 10 is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£970 vs £90).
    £970 vs £90
  • 7.9% worse value for money
    Sony Ult Tower 10 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (6.99 vs 7.5).
    6.99 vs 7.55
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    This portable speaker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (-5 °C vs 0 °C).
    -5 °C vs 0 °C
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 28,200 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (29,000 g vs 800 g).
    29,000 g vs 800 g
  • 98.2 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (110.6 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    110.6 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 34.5 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (42.8 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    42.8 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 23.7 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (41.8 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    41.8 cm vs 18.1 cm

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What customers like about Sony Ult Tower 10

  • Incredibly loud 1,000W output suitable for massive indoor or outdoor gatherings
  • Floor-shaking, deep, and customizable bass using the dedicated ULT power sound modes
  • Excellent vocal clarity and minimized distortion via the non-circular X-Balanced speaker units
  • Includes a high-quality wireless microphone with dedicated storage slots for karaoke
  • Dynamic 360-degree multicolored LED party lights that sync smoothly to the beat of the music
  • Versatile physical input selections including USB, optical digital, audio jack, and guitar connections
  • Sturdy premium build quality with a sleek, attractive matte black design
  • Top glass touch display and companion app provide intuitive and comprehensive controls

What customers don't like about Sony Ult Tower 10

  • Very high price tag, making it a substantial financial investment
  • Exceptionally large and bulky footprint that stands nearly four feet tall
  • Extremely heavy weight of over 60 pounds, hindering true portability despite built-in wheels and handles
  • Lacks an internal rechargeable battery, requiring continuous connection to a mains AC power source
  • Sound output can be sensitive to listening angles and does not provide true native stereo separation on its own
  • Not fully waterproof, featuring only a splashproof top panel protection rating
  • The intense bass-heavy audio profile can blur definitions or sound flat in genres like rock, grunge, and metal

Verdict

The Sony ULT Tower 10 is a massive, mains-powered floor-standing party speaker featuring a 7-driver setup that includes a 12.6-inch square X-Balanced woofer, two 3.15-inch mid-range drivers, and four 1.57-inch tweeters arranged to deliver 360-degree sound alongside a 360-degree synchronized LED light show. It operates over a 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz frequency response with 1,000 watts of power and is equipped with Bluetooth 5.2 (supporting LDAC), an optical input for a TV Sound Booster feature, and a splashproof top control panel. Key advantages include an integrated dedicated 'ULT' button for switching between two profound bass boost modes, an included high-performance wireless karaoke microphone with built-in storage slots, and an exceptionally loud, distortion-free output reaching up to 110 decibels. However, the speaker lacks an internal rechargeable battery, requires constant AC power, weighs a hefty 63.9 pounds (29 kg), lacks a USB-C port, and relies on relatively small transport wheels that struggle on uneven terrain.

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