Short answer: the Harman Kardon Luna 2. It ranks #25 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.1/5, at $199.95. The JBL Charge 5 Wifi ranks #29, rated 4.0/5, at $139.95, $60 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The JBL Charge 5 Wifi is the longer-running option. A rugged waterproof speaker with punchy, warm sound plus Wi-Fi streaming over AirPlay and Chromecast, long battery life and a phone charging port. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 12 for the Harman Kardon Luna 2. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Harman Kardon Luna 2 lacks. The catch: Shouty upper mids.
The Harman Kardon Luna 2 is the lighter option. A stylish waterproof speaker with clear, spacious mids, tight bass that stays clean at volume, and stereo pairing with a second unit. At 1.6 lbs (735 g) it weighs noticeably less than the JBL Charge 5 Wifi at 2.2 lbs (1 kg). The tradeoff: Treble can sound bright and edgy, and it loses more output off-axis than some rivals.
Buy the Harman Kardon Luna 2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $60 you would save on the JBL Charge 5 Wifi does not close the gap.
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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 stylish waterproof speaker with clear, spacious mids, tight bass that stays clean at volume, and stereo pairing with a second unit.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 5 Wifi | Harman Kardon Luna 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.95 | $199.95 |
| Ranked | #29 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #25 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes (4 presets + custom) |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs (1000 g) | 1.6 lbs (735 g) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | - |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 8.8” x 3.8” x 3.7” (223 x 97 x 94 mm) | 8.5” x 3.3” x 3.2” (216 x 84 x 81 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 62mm x 82mm woofer with passive radiator, 20mm tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 58Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Streaming Services | AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Alexa Multi-Room Music | - |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 40W (25W woofer + 15W tweeter) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (dual microphones) | - |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | No |
| MicroSD Playback | - | No |
| USB Playback | - | No |
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