Short answer: the JBL Charge 5. It ranks #30 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $114.95. The Bogasing M5 ranks #61, rated 3.5/5, at $52.99, $61.96 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The JBL Charge 5 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass choice. A rugged, fully waterproof speaker with punchy, warm sound and long battery life that also charges your phone. Its bass reaches about 53Hz before falling 10dB, against 61Hz for the Bogasing M5. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 99dB at full volume, against 96dB for the Bogasing M5. The tradeoff: Shouty upper mids.
The Bogasing M5 is the longer-running, lighter choice. A compact, backpack friendly speaker with very long battery life and USB-C charging at a budget price. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 20 for the JBL Charge 5. At 1.7 lbs (757 g) it weighs noticeably less than the JBL Charge 5 at 2.1 lbs (960 g). It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Charge 5 lacks. Watch for: Front/rear driver configuration.
Buy the JBL Charge 5. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $61.96 with the Bogasing M5 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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A rugged, fully waterproof speaker with punchy, warm sound and long battery life that also charges your phone.
A compact, backpack friendly speaker with very long battery life and USB-C charging at a budget price.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 5 | Bogasing M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $114.95 | $52.99 |
| Ranked | #30 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #61 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | 61Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes |
| Bluetooth Latency | 125ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 96dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Stereo | No | No (front/rear drivers) |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (960 g) | 1.7 lbs (757 g) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 8.8” x 3.8” x 3.7” (223 x 96.5 x 94 mm) | 6.3” x 3” x 2.8” (160 x 76 x 71 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 30W system |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 40W |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (dual microphones) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| USB Playback | - | Yes |
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