whereas the XE200 was optimized for vertical use only. Sony has maintained the speakerphone functionality and has modified the carry strap so that you can use it as a handle as well as hanging ...

The Sony ULT Field 1 speaker retails for $129.99, which is the same as its predecessor, the SRS-XE200. The price is on the lower end for speakers from brands we trust and recommend at Mashable.

This is the product's overall performance score, based on key tests conducted by our industry experts in the CHOICE labs.

While we haven't tested the Sony SRS-XE200 yet for ourselves, we're big fans of Sony's other speakers and headphones. This lightweight Bluetooth speaker includes two x-balanced speakers ...