Short answer: the JBL Charge 5. It ranks #30 of 182 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $114.95. The Ortizan X10 ranks #165, rated 2.2/5, at $29.97, $84.98 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The JBL Charge 5 is the better-sounding, 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 64Hz for the Ortizan X10. It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. The tradeoff: Shouty upper mids.
The Ortizan X10 is the longer-running, lighter pick. A cheap waterproof speaker with colorful LED lighting, a long rated battery and stereo pairing. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 20 for the JBL Charge 5. At 1.3 lbs (590 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. Watch for: Not much bass, very rolled off treble.
Buy the JBL Charge 5. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $84.98 saving on the Ortizan X10 is not enough to make up the difference.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 5 | Ortizan X10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $114.95 | $29.97 |
| Ranked | #30 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #165 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | ~64Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes (multiple modes) |
| 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 | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (960 g) | 1.3 lbs (590 g) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 8.8” x 3.8” x 3.7” (223 x 96.5 x 94 mm) | 3” x 3” x 6.7” (76 x 76 x 170 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 2x drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 24W |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (dual microphones) | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | Yes (strap) |
| Lights | - | Yes |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Charge 5: reviews by Oluv, Alan Ross and Mateusz Cholewa.
- Ortizan X10: reviews by Techder Audios.
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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