Short answer: the Bogasing G4. Both are rated 4.0/5 for sound quality (#27 and #30 of 177 medium speakers), and the Bogasing G4 costs $42.49 against $114.95 for the JBL Charge 5, so with nothing between them on sound quality, price settles it.
What the JBL Charge 5 does well: A rugged, fully waterproof speaker with punchy, warm sound and long battery life that also charges your phone. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Bogasing G4 lacks. 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: Shouty upper mids.
The case for the Bogasing G4: A light, affordable waterproof speaker with surprisingly strong bass for its size, solid loudness, long battery life and stereo pairing. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Charge 5 lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the JBL Charge 5. Watch for: 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.
Buy the Bogasing G4. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $72.46 less than the JBL Charge 5.
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A rugged, fully waterproof speaker with punchy, warm sound and long battery life that also charges your phone.
A light, affordable waterproof speaker with surprisingly strong bass for its size, solid loudness, long battery life and stereo pairing.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 5 | Bogasing G4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $114.95 | $42.49 |
| Ranked | #30 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #27 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | No |
| Bluetooth Latency | 125ms | 90ms |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) | - |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (960 g) | 1.8 lbs (0.83 kg) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | LE Audio with LC3 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 8.8” x 3.8” x 3.7” (223 x 96.5 x 94 mm) | 8.9”H x 2.5”W x 3.4”D (225 x 64 x 86 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | Two drivers and passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 50W |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (dual microphones) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | - |
| Aux Latency | - | 16ms |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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