Short answer: the JBL Charge 5. It ranks #30 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $114.95. The DBSONO X-Blast F37 ranks #117, rated 2.8/5, at $69.99, $44.96 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The JBL Charge 5 is the better-sounding, longer-running choice. A rugged, fully waterproof speaker with punchy, warm sound and long battery life that also charges your phone. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 8 for the DBSONO X-Blast F37. It is rated IP67 against IPX5 for the DBSONO X-Blast F37. The tradeoff: Shouty upper mids.
The case for the DBSONO X-Blast F37: An affordable splash resistant speaker with a separate woofer and tweeter, long Bluetooth range and stereo pairing. The tradeoff: Very recessed lower mids, peaky upper mids, just not a great frequency response overall.
Buy the JBL Charge 5. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $44.96 with the DBSONO X-Blast F37 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 5 | DBSONO X-Blast F37 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $114.95 | $69.99 |
| Ranked | #30 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #117 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | 49Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes (Bass Boost) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 125ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (960 g) | 1.7 lbs (771 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 6.0 |
| Dimensions | 8.8” x 3.8” x 3.7” (223 x 96.5 x 94 mm) | 8” x 2.5” x 3.6” (202 x 64 x 90.9 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 25W woofer, 10W tweeter, passive radiator |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 100Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX5 |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 35W |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (dual microphones) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | - |
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