Short answer: the JBL Charge 5 for sound quality, the Tronsmart Mirtune S100 to spend less. The Charge 5 ranks #30 of 179 medium portable speakers at $114.95, the Mirtune S100 ranks #97 at $79.99, a $34.96 gap. KULAS TECH SHOW put the two head to head directly in a sound comparison video, worth a watch if you want to hear the difference for yourself.
The Charge 5’s own review is mixed but leans favorable. Its cons describe a warm sound with shouty upper mids, boosted bass, and slightly rolled off treble, alongside a note that it’s overly expensive. Its pros are more about durability and utility: an IP67 rating good for a 1 meter dunk, roughly 20 hours of battery, and a USB-A power bank output that can charge a phone. The Mirtune S100’s review is shorter and simpler: reasonably balanced sound, but bass limited by its roughly 64Hz extension, no companion app, and no EQ.
On paper the Mirtune S100 is the more powerful speaker. It’s rated at 50W against the Charge 5’s 40W, and it’s IPX7 rated for water resistance. What it lacks is any of the software side: no app, no EQ, and no party-pairing mode, where the Charge 5 offers a 3-band EQ and PartyBoost pairing with up to 100 other JBL speakers.
Buy the JBL Charge 5 if you want the more capable feature set, EQ control, and the ability to use it as a phone charger, and don’t mind paying more for it.
Buy the Tronsmart Mirtune S100 if you want more rated output for less money and don’t need an app, EQ, or multi-speaker pairing.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 5 | Tronsmart Mirtune S100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $114.95 | $79.99 |
| Ranked | #30 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #97 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | ~64Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes |
| 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 | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (960 g) | 3 lbs (1.36 kg) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 8.8” x 3.8” x 3.7” (223 x 96.5 x 94 mm) | 9.1” x 3.5” x 3.9” (231 x 88 x 100 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 20W drivers |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 50W |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (dual microphones) | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | - |
| Wi-Fi | - | No |
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