Short answer: the Tribit Xsound Mega, with the deepest bass of any medium size speaker. It costs $71.61 against the Charge 5’s $114.95, and only its single driver and lack of stereo hold it back. The Charge 5 doubles as a power bank with USB-A output but is not stereo either, at $43.34 more.
Buy the JBL Charge 5 if you want one new; the Tribit Xsound Mega is discontinued, so only look for it used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 5 | Tribit Xsound Mega | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $114.95 | $71.61 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #30 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #21 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes |
| Bluetooth Latency | 125ms | 200ms |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (960 g) | 2.2 lbs (1020 g) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC (additional codecs unverified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 8.8” x 3.8” x 3.7” (223 x 96.5 x 94 mm) | 9.8”H x 3.4”W x 3.1”D (250 x 87 x 80 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 60mm woofer + 35mm tweeter + passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 30W RMS |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (dual microphones) | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | - |
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