Short answer: the JBL Charge 5. It ranks #30 of 182 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $114.95. The Oontz Angle 3 Ultra ranks #166, rated 2.2/5, at $39.99, $74.96 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The JBL Charge 5 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass option. 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 90Hz for the Oontz Angle 3 Ultra. Watch for: Shouty upper mids.
The Oontz Angle 3 Ultra is the lighter pick. A cheap, very light waterproof speaker with a long battery and plenty of features for the money. At 0.9 lbs (400 g) it weighs much less than the JBL Charge 5 at 2.1 lbs (960 g). It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Charge 5 lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the JBL Charge 5. Watch for: Very little bass with horrible upper bass thud at higher levels.
Buy the JBL Charge 5. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $74.96 you would save on the Oontz Angle 3 Ultra does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 5 | Oontz Angle 3 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $114.95 | $39.99 |
| Ranked | #30 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #166 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (OontZ app) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | ~90Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes (App EQ) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 125ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 86dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) | - |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (960 g) | 0.9 lbs (400 g) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 8.8” x 3.8” x 3.7” (223 x 96.5 x 94 mm) | 6.5” x 2.8” x 2.8” (165 x 71 x 70 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 2x precision drivers + 1x passive bass radiator |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 14W |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (dual microphones) | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | - |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Charge 5: reviews by Oluv, Alan Ross and Mateusz Cholewa.
- Oontz Angle 3 Ultra: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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