These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The JBL Charge 5 ranks #30 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $114.95; the Marshall Stockwell III ranks #84 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $249.99.
The JBL Charge 5 is the lighter, tougher choice. A rugged, fully waterproof speaker with punchy, warm sound and long battery life that also charges your phone. At 2.1 lbs (960 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Marshall Stockwell III at 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg). It is rated IP67 against IP55 for the Marshall Stockwell III. Watch for: Shouty upper mids.
The Marshall Stockwell III is the longer-running pick. A stylish, rugged speaker with a very long battery you can swap yourself, a detailed app EQ, and power bank charging. It is rated for 40 hours of battery against 20 for the JBL Charge 5. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Charge 5 lacks. The tradeoff: Highs are recessed by default and need the treble control maxed to compensate, still lacking detail even then.
Buy the JBL Charge 5 ($114.95) for a medium speaker; the Marshall Stockwell III ($249.99) suits a large speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 5 | Marshall Stockwell III | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $114.95 | $249.99 |
| Ranked | #30 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #84 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 40+ hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes (parametric, via app) |
| 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) | Yes |
| Stereo | No | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (960 g) | 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC, 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) | 7.1” x 6.4” x 2.9” (180 x 162 x 74 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 1x 3” woofer, 2x 1.75” wide-band drivers |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 54Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP55 |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 44W |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (dual microphones) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | Yes (detachable strap) |
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