Short answer: the JBL Charge 5 on measured sound quality, the Tronsmart Mirtune C3 on price. The JBL Charge 5 ranks #30 of 182 medium speakers, rated 4.0/5, at $114.95. The Tronsmart Mirtune C3 ranks #102, rated 3.1/5, at $29.99, $84.96 cheaper.
The JBL Charge 5 is the better-sounding, longer-running option. A rugged, fully waterproof speaker with punchy, warm sound and long battery life that also charges your phone. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 12 for the Tronsmart Mirtune C3. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Tronsmart Mirtune C3 lacks. The catch: Shouty upper mids.
The Tronsmart Mirtune C3 is the lighter pick. A small, light waterproof speaker at a budget price, with Auracast multi speaker sync, stereo pairing, USB-C audio input and app EQ. At 1.2 lbs (530 g) it weighs much less than the JBL Charge 5 at 2.1 lbs (960 g). The tradeoff: In GiT’s three way blind test it came behind the Creative Muvo Go and Xiaomi Sound Outdoor, sounding good only on sparse tracks, and listeners in AudioPro Reviews’ comparison found the JBL Flip 6 fuller with more bass.
Buy the JBL Charge 5 if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the Tronsmart Mirtune C3 if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 5 | Tronsmart Mirtune C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $114.95 | $29.99 |
| Ranked | #30 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #102 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Tronsmart) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours at 50% volume (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes (app) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 125ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (960 g) | 1.2 lbs (0.53 kg) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 6.0 |
| Dimensions | 8.8” x 3.8” x 3.7” (223 x 96.5 x 94 mm) | 7.1”H x 2.8”W x 2.8”D (180 x 70 x 72 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 1x racetrack woofer + 1x tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 55Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 30W |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (dual microphones) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Strap | No | Yes (lanyard) |
| Battery Capacity | - | 14.8Wh (7.4V, 2000mAh) |
| Charging Time | - | 2 hours |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Charge 5: reviews by Oluv, Alan Ross and Mateusz Cholewa.
- Tronsmart Mirtune C3: reviews by THBOX, GiT and AudioPro.
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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