Short answer: the Charge 5, and the ranking gap is substantial. It ranks #30 of 179 medium speakers at $114.95; the Nashville ranks #83 at $87.95, $27 less.
The Nashville’s build is genuinely solid: a sturdy rubber-coated shell, fast 18W USB-C charging that can reverse-charge your phone, and IP67 rating. Our notes describe boosted upper bass and a boosted, somewhat harsh lower treble typical of most Klipsch speakers.
The Charge 5 isn’t a great value pick either. Our notes call it overly expensive for what it delivers, with warm, shouty, boosted-bass tuning. It still measures better than the Nashville, and it doubles as a USB power bank.
Buy the Charge 5 for the better measured sound. Buy the Nashville if the $87.95 saved and Klipsch’s build matter more to you.
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A rugged, fully waterproof speaker with punchy, warm sound and long battery life that also charges your phone.
A rugged, rubber coated waterproof speaker with long battery life and fast charging that can also charge your phone.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 5 | Klipsch Nashville | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $114.95 | $87.95 |
| Ranked | #30 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #83 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | ~64Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes |
| Bluetooth Latency | 125ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 89dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | Yes (Broadcast Mode) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) | Yes (USB-C, 10W) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (960 g) | 2.1 lbs (970 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 8.8” x 3.8” x 3.7” (223 x 96.5 x 94 mm) | 7” x 3.1” x 3.2” (178 x 78 x 81 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 2x 57mm fullrange |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 20W RMS |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (dual microphones) | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | - |
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