Short answer: the TOZO PA1 is the value pick; the JBL Charge 5 brings the battery and durability. Switching the PA1 to its bass model gives the flattest response and it delivers pretty deep bass for the money, but it peaks in the upper mids and low treble and has a big peak in the upper treble. The Charge 5 doubles as a USB-A power bank, is IP67 rated for a 1m dunk for 30 minutes, and runs about 20 hours, though it is overpriced.
Buy the JBL Charge 5 if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the TOZO PA1 if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 5 | TOZO PA1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $114.95 | $39.99 |
| Ranked | #30 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #60 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | 52Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes |
| Bluetooth Latency | 125ms | 220ms |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 98dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (960 g) | 1.3 lbs (581 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 8.8” x 3.8” x 3.7” (223 x 96.5 x 94 mm) | 8.3” x 3.6” x 2.4” (210 x 91 x 61 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 67mm fullrange |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 55Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX6 |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 20W |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (dual microphones) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | Yes (lanyard) |
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