Short answer: the Bogasing M4. It ranks #24 of 134 medium speakers at $45.99; the JBL Charge 5 Wifi ranks #25 and costs $250, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The case for the Bogasing M4: Use super bass mode for the most balanced sound. The catch: A bit harsh and thin sounding.
What the JBL Charge 5 Wifi gets right: Has Wifi. Set against that: Not stereo.
Buy the Bogasing M4 if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the JBL Charge 5 Wifi if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| Bogasing M4 | JBL Charge 5 Wifi | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $45.99 | $250 |
| Ranked | #24 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #25 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz | 53Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | Yes (3 band) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 150ms | - |
| Max Volume | 99dB | 99dB |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.6 lbs / 731 g | 2.2 lbs / 1000 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Output Power | 40W | 40W |
| Drivers | 52mm speaker unit | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Power Bank | - | Yes |
| Wifi | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | AAC, SBC |
| Dimensions | - | 8.8" x 3.8" x 3.7" (223 x 97 x 94 mm) |
| Frequency Response | - | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Streaming Services | - | AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Alexa Multi-Room Music |
| Built in Microphone | - | Yes (dual microphones) |
The Two Speakers In Full
Bogasing M4: $45.99 Amazon
Pros: Use super bass mode for the most balanced sound
Cons: A bit harsh and thin sounding. Default mode has a boosted treble.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 150ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Drivers | 52mm speaker unit |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 99dB |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Output Power | 40W |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.6 lbs / 731 g |
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JBL Charge 5 Wifi: $250 Amazon
Pros: Has Wifi. Sounds exactly the same as the non-Wifi version
Cons: Not stereo. Warm sound. Shouty upper mids. Boosted bass. Slightly rolled off treble. Overly expensive. No party mode on the wifi version
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes (dual microphones) |
| Dimensions | 8.8" x 3.8" x 3.7" (223 x 97 x 94 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 99dB |
| Output Power | 40W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| Streaming Services | AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Alexa Multi-Room Music |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs / 1000 g |
| Wifi | Yes |
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