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 Willen II ranks #11 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $129.99.
The JBL Charge 5 is the 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 70Hz for the Marshall Willen II. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Marshall Willen II lacks. It links with other speakers (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers), which the Marshall Willen II cannot. Watch for: Shouty upper mids.
The Marshall Willen II is the lighter pick. A tiny waterproof strap on speaker with balanced sound, a long battery, and app EQ that clips easily onto a bag. At 0.8 lbs (360 g) it weighs much less than the JBL Charge 5 at 2.1 lbs (960 g). The tradeoff: Not that deep of bass.
Buy the JBL Charge 5 ($114.95) for a medium speaker; the Marshall Willen II ($129.99) suits a small speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 5 | Marshall Willen II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $114.95 | $129.99 |
| Ranked | #30 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #11 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | 70Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 17 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes |
| Bluetooth Latency | 125ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (960 g) | 0.8 lbs (360 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) | 3.9” x 1.7” x 3.9” (99 x 43 x 99 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 2” (51mm) full-range with dual passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 75Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 10W |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (dual microphones) | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | Yes (built-in strap) |
| Charging Time | - | 2.5 hours |
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