Short answer: the Bogasing G4. It ranks #27 of 172 medium speakers by sound quality (rated 4.0/5) at $38.29 and is still sold new; the JBL Flip 5 ranks #77 (rated 3.3/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The JBL Flip 5’s replacement, the JBL Flip 7, is rated 4.2/5 at $89.95.
The Bogasing G4 is the better-sounding, louder option. A 1.8 lbs (0.83 kg) travel-friendly speaker with 50W output, IPX7 protection, USB-C charging, aux and microSD playback, LC3 Bluetooth and TWS pairing. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 100dB at full volume, against 92dB for the JBL Flip 5. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 12 for the JBL Flip 5. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Flip 5 lacks. The catch: The upper treble is boosted and uneven, while the mids sit slightly behind the bass and highs, so it is not a neutral choice for vocal-focused music.
The JBL Flip 5 is the lighter choice. Compact and light (1.1 lb) with a carry lanyard. At 1.2 lbs (540 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Bogasing G4 at 1.8 lbs (830 g). It links with other speakers (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers), which the Bogasing G4 cannot. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Bogasing G4 lacks. The catch: Boosted upper bass.
Buy the Bogasing G4. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the JBL Flip 5 is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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A 0.83kg travel-friendly speaker with 50W output, IPX7 protection, USB-C charging, aux and microSD playback, LC3 Bluetooth and TWS pairing.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bogasing G4 | JBL Flip 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $38.29 | $89.95 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #27 of 172 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #77 of 172 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Aux Latency | 16ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | 59Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | Yes (via JBL app, sunsetted in 2024) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 90ms | 200ms |
| Maximum SPL | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 92dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs (0.83 kg) | 1.2 lbs (540 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | LE Audio with LC3 | SBC |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 20W RMS |
| Drivers | Two drivers and passive radiators | 1x 44x80mm fullrange |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 4.2 |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Dimensions | 8.9”H x 2.5”W x 3.4”D (225 x 64 x 86 mm) | 7.1” x 2.7” x 2.9” (181 x 69 x 74 mm) |
| Frequency Response | - | 65Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| Strap | - | Yes (lanyard) |
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