Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox Flow beats the Charge 5 on battery and charging. The Flow runs up to 30 hours, roughly double most rivals, is IP67 rated with a handle, pairs in stereo with a second Flow, and its USB-C port doubles as a phone charger, though solo it is not stereo and its midrange and bass sit recessed about 4dB below 700Hz even after the firmware 1.2.3 fix. The Charge 5 survives a 1m dunk for 30 minutes.
Buy the JBL Charge 5. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $34.96 you would save on the Tribit Stormbox Flow does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 5 | Tribit Stormbox Flow | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $114.95 | $79.99 |
| Ranked | #30 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #58 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes |
| Bluetooth Latency | 125ms | 400ms aac, 200ms sbc |
| 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 | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (960 g) | 1.4 lbs (657 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) | 7.9” x 3.6” x 2.1” (200 x 91 x 53 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 60W: 2x 30mm drivers + passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 25W |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (dual microphones) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | - |
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