Short answer: the JBL Charge 5. It ranks #30 of 182 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $114.95. The TOZO PA2 ranks #145, rated 2.5/5, at $29.99, $84.96 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The JBL Charge 5 is the better-sounding choice. A rugged, fully waterproof speaker with punchy, warm sound and long battery life that also charges your phone. The catch: Shouty upper mids.
The TOZO PA2 is the lighter choice. A cheap, fully waterproof stereo speaker with a fabric wrapped build, a long battery and app EQ presets. At 1.2 lbs (540 g) it weighs much less than the JBL Charge 5 at 2.1 lbs (960 g). It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the JBL Charge 5. The catch: Quite a bit of bass distortion thudding as you turn the volume up.
Buy the JBL Charge 5. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $84.96 saving on the TOZO PA2 is not enough to make up the difference.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 5 | TOZO PA2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $114.95 | $29.99 |
| Ranked | #30 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #145 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (TOZO App) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes (16 EQ modes 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) | - |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (960 g) | 1.2 lbs (540 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| 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 2.8” x 3” (180 x 70 x 76 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 2x 1.7-inch full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators (44x49mm each) |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX8 |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 16W |
| 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.
- TOZO PA2: reviews by Jay’s Straight Up Reviews & More.
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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