Short answer: the JBL Charge 5 Wifi on measured sound quality, the Bogasing M5 on price. The JBL Charge 5 Wifi ranks #29 of 177 medium speakers, rated 4.0/5, at $139.95. The Bogasing M5 ranks #61, rated 3.5/5, at $52.99, $86.96 cheaper.
The JBL Charge 5 Wifi is the better-sounding, deeper-bass pick. A rugged waterproof speaker with punchy, warm sound plus Wi-Fi streaming over AirPlay and Chromecast, long battery life and a phone charging port. Its bass reaches about 53Hz before falling 10dB, against 61Hz for the Bogasing M5. The tradeoff: Shouty upper mids.
The Bogasing M5 is the longer-running, lighter choice. A compact, backpack friendly speaker with very long battery life and USB-C charging at a budget price. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 20 for the JBL Charge 5 Wifi. At 1.7 lbs (757 g) it weighs noticeably less than the JBL Charge 5 Wifi at 2.2 lbs (1 kg). It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Charge 5 Wifi lacks. The tradeoff: Front/rear driver configuration.
Buy the JBL Charge 5 Wifi when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the Bogasing M5 when the price outweighs sound quality instead.
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A rugged waterproof speaker with punchy, warm sound plus Wi-Fi streaming over AirPlay and Chromecast, long battery life and a phone charging port.
A compact, backpack friendly speaker with very long battery life and USB-C charging at a budget price.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 5 Wifi | Bogasing M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.95 | $52.99 |
| Ranked | #29 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #61 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | 61Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Stereo | No | No (front/rear drivers) |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs (1000 g) | 1.7 lbs (757 g) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | - |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 8.8” x 3.8” x 3.7” (223 x 97 x 94 mm) | 6.3” x 3” x 2.8” (160 x 76 x 71 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 30W system |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Streaming Services | AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Alexa Multi-Room Music | - |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 40W |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (dual microphones) | - |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (Manufacturer specified) | 96dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| USB Playback | - | Yes |
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